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Family Law

3 reasons divorces become contested

Divorce is said to be “uncontested” when the couple is willing to work together to craft their own agreements about all the issues that must be decided, including things like the division of assets and debts, matters of support, and custody of the children....

What will happen to my farm if I divorce?

Managing a farm is no small undertaking. Apart from rigorous manual labor involved in raising livestock and crops, farmers must also deal with the administrative and business side of farming, such as marketing, finances, and operations. If your family runs a farm and...

4 reasons why you need a prenuptial agreement

In life, it helps to be prepared for any eventualities, even the ones that seem unlikely. Divorce is one of them. No one envisions the end of their marriage but things do not always work out despite your best efforts.  It is why you need to plan for such a possibility...

You get to keep your pet if you get divorced?

If you bought your pet before you got married, that pet likely gets to stay with you after a divorce. It is not a marital asset, but a separate asset that you brought to the marriage. Your spouse had nothing to do with the purchase and has no ownership rights....

Is your custody agreement set in stone?

You and your former spouse have recently divorced and it’s time to get on with the co-parenting relationship. The court has signed off on a custody arrangement that works in the best interests of the child. Frequently, co-parents are able to make a success out of the...

Can you still retire after divorce?

Divorce is certainly going to impact your finances on numerous levels, and that can also have an impact on your retirement options. Remember that gray divorce is growing more common, so more and more people who are ending their marriages are close to retirement age....