Understanding Common Divorce Terms
The divorce process if full of legal jargon and many divorce terms can lead to confusion during an already challenging time. Here, we give a general overview of common divorce terms to help provide some clarity. These divorce terms are broken down into three major categories: children, finances and property,
Talking to Your Child About Divorce
It will be challenging, it is likely to be emotional, and chances are you are dreading it. How to tell your children that you are getting divorced and the approach you to take in discussing this major and often heart-wrenching family shift matters and it will have real impact. The following
A Guide to Starting a Divorce
As we head into the new year, many couples who have been in an unhappy marriage will feel motivated to finally take a step towards creating a healthier and happier future for themselves. If this is the case for you, there are several important aspects of divorce you’ll want to
How to Deal with an Uncooperative Co-Parent
Co-parenting is challenging in itself, but when your ex-partner is displaying uncooperative or retaliatory behavior, the process becomes especially difficult. Parents who engage in vindictive behaviors can be mentally and emotionally draining, and the unpredictability can leave you on your toes. Read on for a few tips for effectively dealing
A Mother’s Rights in Divorce
Let's face it - divorce is never easy. Custody proceedings can often become a battle. But, as a mother, the Gilbert Law Office wants you to know we will fight to protect your right to your child. If you’re worried about your ability to see your child as a repercussion
Is Divorce Mediation Right for You?
Although all divorce situations are different, mediation can be a great alternative to litigation when going through a divorce. Sometimes litigation and a court hearing aren’t always the answer to solving you and your estranged spouse’s issues. Mediation can provide the means to find solid middle ground when terminating a
What Happens to Your House During a Divorce
Divorce can be a long and complicated process. From the emotional strain, to legal affairs like having to update your life insurance, it can be one of the most stressful experiences a person might have. When it comes to divvying up assets, your home is probably the biggest of them
Planning a Divorce During a Pandemic
Emotions involved during a divorce can be compared to those of a person experiencing death, and for some, the emotions can be very intense. It’s even more difficult now that we are all basically quarantined in our own homes due to COVID-19. Deciding to divorce and getting a hold of
How to Live Together During a Divorce
Whether you're a civilian, a member of the military, or even if it's uncontested, going through the process of a divorce can be difficult on all levels – emotionally, spiritually, and financially. With housing prices rising and the cost of living exorbitant, moving out of the family home is not
Guidelines for Military Divorce
Issues of marriage and divorce or primarily the concern of state law. As a result, state courts have jurisdiction over divorce issues that arise within their borders. Additionally, a state court’s jurisdiction over divorce issues often depends on the physical presence of the parties within its borders. Thus, the territorial limitations of