While every divorce chances the lives of parents and children who go through the process, not every child or parent of a child is affected in the same manner. Some parents and children maintain a close bond with one another following the finalization of a divorce while others slowly (or swiftly, in some cases) drift apart. Children who find themselves in the latter group and distanced from the nonresidential parent may instead bond with the residential parent’s new partner. This...

It is no secret that family law proceedings can be expensive, and even more so when the parties involved do not see eye to eye. The more parties disagree with one another on various issues, he more matters pertinent to the case (such as parenting times, parenting roles, and property division) will need to turn to the courts to resolve these issues. Parenting time – that is, the amount of time that each party is permitted to spend in the...

Every divorce is different. While some couples end up in hotly contested divorce proceedings where they communicate primarily through their attorneys, other spouses part ways on more amicable terms. In either case, it is important to use caution in resolving issues pertaining to money, property, debts, and children, as these have the potential to impact your life dramatically, both now and in the future. The following are three important issues anyone contemplating divorce should discuss with an experienced divorce attorney....

Shorewood Divorce Attorneys Shares Signs Your Spouse Might Be Hiding Something Going through a divorce is painful, even if both you and your spouse agree to the terms. In cases where there are disputes regarding marital property division, debates over who is entitled to what can lead someone you once trusted to act in ways you never would have imagined. In any divorce proceeding, having an adequate inventory of both debts and assets is important to ensuring both are divided...