Setting communication boundaries during your divorce: 3 tips

Steven J. PragerDivorce

Divorce is an emotionally charged process that usually gives rise to a lot of heightened conflicts and tensions between the two people involved. To navigate this challenging journey with as much grace as possible, it’s time to establish clear communication boundaries with your spouse. When it’s done well, communication boundaries can help keep your divorce moving along at a steady …

Secret spending could lead to divorce

Steven J. PragerDivorce

There are many financial issues that can lead to divorce. Some couples can’t make ends meet. Other couples have different goals, such as when one is a spender and the other is a saver. These types of financial issues can cause a marriage to come to an end. One potential issue that is sometimes reported is secret spending. This is …

Capital gains tax and property division in divorce

Steven J. PragerDivorce

Tax considerations are important as you and your spouse divide property during divorce. If you have significant and/or complex assets, it’s wise to have your tax and financial professionals on your divorce team to advise you and your legal counsel as you determine what you want to seek. One concern that many people have is whether they’ll need to pay …

Why you should inform your kids that you’re divorcing

Steven J. PragerDivorce

Divorce can be an emotionally overwhelming experience for everyone involved, especially children. As parents, you are responsible for handling this delicate situation with care and compassion. One crucial aspect is informing your kids about the impending divorce. Breaking the news about your divorce to your children may not be easy, but it is an essential step in helping them navigate …

The importance of good math when divorcing

Steven J. PragerDivorce

Divorces can throw up a lot of big numbers. Everything from asset division to child support to spousal support involves figures. When you ask for a particular amount of something, you need to be able to justify why you are asking for that specific amount. You cannot be seen to pluck numbers out of thin air. You certainly do not …

Crafting a parenting plan that works for everyone

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When parents in California have to navigate the process of creating a child custody order because they are splitting up, the courts will generally require that they draft a parenting plan as well. As long as both parents intend to remain active in their children’s lives, a parenting plan will likely serve as a mandatory element of a family’s broader …

Divorce mediation can save you a lot of trouble

Steven J. PragerDivorce

Traditionally, divorce involved a couple facing off in court, and a judge ruled how everything would go. It is perhaps why many people associate divorce with high conflict and legal battles pitting spouses against each other. However, it does not have to be that way. The end of your marriage is already emotionally draining, and having an easy divorce process …

3 options to consider when married business partners divorce

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Partners in life sometimes become partners in business. But, sometimes, diverging paths in one or both of these areas may lead to spouses to permanently part ways. However, the successful business that the two of you created only brings further complications to the divorce. What will you do with your company? What is the most realistic solution when splitting couples …