Family Law Blog

10 Ways To Help Someone Going Through A Divorce

Perhaps almost as bad a going through a divorce yourself is watching someone you love go through one. Whether it’s a parent, a son, a daughter, or a close relative or friend, seeing someone in that kind of…

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Co-Parenting Tips for Divorced Parents

Co-parenting after a split is rarely easy, especially if you have a contentious relationship with your ex-partner. You may be concerned about your ex’s parenting abilities, stressed about child support or other financial issues, feel worn down by…

Advice for grandparents during a divorce

The following article looks at how parents can help their adult children through divorce and support their grandchildren through this transitional stage of the family unit. Although written with grandparents in mind, this section may be useful for anyone…

3 Tips for Helping Your Divorce Go Smoothly

You can never be fully prepared for all the legal and emotional issues that may come up during a divorce, but there are steps you can take to minimise damage. To ensure a smoother divorce, follow these tips….

Considering Divorce? You Need an Exit Plan!

Pre-Divorce Advice It might seem jaded, but getting pre-divorce advice and planning for an eventual split is a practical step to take when you know your marriage is doomed.  By thinking ahead, you can take steps to ease…

How To Deal With Your Parents Divorce

For many people, their parents’ divorce marks a turning point in their lives, whether the divorce happened many years ago or is taking place right now. About half the marriages today end in divorce, so plenty of kids and…

You’ve Decided To Leave Your Spouse — Now What?

You’ve hemmed and hawed. Maybe you’ve been in counseling for months; maybe you’ve just been quietly observing — unable to believe it — as your marriage disintegrated into ignored conversations and diverging lives. No matter the situation, you’ve…