For families dealing with separated parents, how to address decisions and issues involving your children can be a challenge. We have talked in this blog before about the use of co-parenting counselors. These counselors are not focused on mending a romantic relationship between parents; they are in the business of helping two adults figure out how to work together for the interest of children.
In addition to the services of a counselor, technology has a lot to offer. There are new websites and apps appearing every day to help parents share information, calendars and schedules virtually. Some times having this neutral space to post information can help. There are pros and cons, good and bad aspects of any website or app; and it does take the parents to check them out and decide which one will work for them. But, it can be worth a shot.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
With property settlement agreements, remember your elementary school basics
Remember those various lessons from elementary school? The who, what, when, wheres, and hows of grammar? These lessons from years ago are important to keep in mind when you are considering the terms of a possible separation agreement. Dividing assets? WHO is supposed to do WHAT? WHEN is he/she supposed to do WHAT? HOW is he/she supposed to do WHAT? These elements should be clearly stated in agreements so that everyone knows the terms, the expectations, and the deadlines. The courts need to know the specifics and the deadlines, if it ever comes to having to pursue remedies because someone did not do something when it was supposed to be done.
As we have said in the past, having an attorney review a proposed agreement, even if you are trying to do it yourself, can help identify these kinds of issues. Attorneys look at agreements with their experience, their knowledge, and fresh eyes.
As we have said in the past, having an attorney review a proposed agreement, even if you are trying to do it yourself, can help identify these kinds of issues. Attorneys look at agreements with their experience, their knowledge, and fresh eyes.
Friday, April 12, 2013
Tips on prenuptial agreements
In follow up to our post on March 22 about being wary to draft your own settlement agreement, this article presents good tips on prenuptial agreements. We would add to these tips some of the same cautions from March 22, 2013. Do not do it yourself; have a lawyer assist you in preparing it or reviewing it. Virginia law is different from New York law, for example. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323466204578382821541963936.html?KEYWORDS=prenuptial
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Money issues and divorce
After a brief hiatus for Spring Break, we are back. First up, another interesting article on money and divorce. Check it out.http://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/articles/2013/02/13/what-happens-when-money-secrets-and-marriage-collide
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