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On top of all the stressors you’re experiencing during your divorce process, having to go from a two-income household to a one-income household can be hard on the wallet. If you have been a stay-at-home parent, foregoing your career to help raise your family, determining if you qualify for spousal support can be a key… Read More

April 6th, 2023 Attorney Susan O'Toole and guest Mahaella Bayla, CDLP, discuss mortgage plans and divorcing homeowners. Read More

When dealing with domestic violence issues, it is important to understand why a psychological evaluation is not helpful to determine (a) whether domestic violence occurred, (b) whether it is likely to continue, or (c) what treatment would be appropriate for the alleged perpetrator. Even though this concept has been memorialized in both the Domestic Violence… Read More

March 9th, 2023 Beresford Booth Lawyer Lisa H. Do talks about Options for Divorce Process. Read More

Some people may say “You are what you post” and during your divorce proceeding, this quote can become even more meaningful. In this day and age, you may be hard pressed to find an adult who is not active on some kind of social media site. Whether that be Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or a site… Read More

Helping to raise your partners children can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience, however, more and more people find themselves in a complicated custody battle regarding a child who is not theirs biologically. The care and kindness you showed your stepchild doesn’t just dissipate after your divorce. Read more if you want to become well… Read More

As discussed in previous blogs, the Collaborative Divorce process utilizes not only attorneys, but also various other types of professionals, depending on the needs of the parties and their case. Below is a brief discussion of the role of the divorce coach in the Collaborative Law divorce process and why they might be included. Divorce… Read More

Deciding to get divorced or separated is a huge decision. Going into this decision fully informed of your options is important. What’s the Difference? A divorce will legally terminate a marriage while a legal separation does not. A divorce and a legal separation will afford you the same relief. That means assets and debts will… Read More

 Two important aspects of co-parenting are determining the residential schedule and the financial support of the children.  Just because you might share an equal residential schedule with your co-parent, that does not mean you will receive a credit (also called a ‘downward deviation’) on the standard amount of the child support transfer payment.   The… Read More