Divorce

Starting a divorce in Des Moines brings intense stress and a heavy emotional weight. You're likely facing one of the hardest times in your life. Understandably, it feels overwhelming. Your divorce is much more than simple paperwork, though. It's a life-changing...

Among the many questions that arise when going through a divorce is whether or not you can change your name back to your maiden name. You may be considering reverting to your maiden name as a symbolic fresh start. The Iowa Code Section 674.13 specifically addresses...

Most people don’t go around telling everyone they are divorcing. They prefer to maintain some privacy and only mention it to a selected few. If you have a child, you might wonder if their teacher should be one of those you tell.  The answer is almost always, yes. Here...

Having a spouse generally makes it easier to enjoy a higher standard of living. Married couples can afford a more comfortable house because they qualify for a larger mortgage. They have more wiggle room in their budgets with two streams of income, which can make it...

Since divorce is such a trying experience, it’s very easy to lose your cool, even in front of your children. Dealing with the emotions that uprooting your life brings to the surface can be challenging, perhaps especially if you didn’t see your divorce coming. But...

Sometimes two very good people just aren’t very good together – and vows that were meant to last forever have to be broken. Just the same, if you still have feelings for your spouse, you don’t want your divorce to turn into an all-out war. At a minimum, you want to...

Divorce and co-parenting inspire a myriad of emotions and challenges. It can be tempting to share, vent or otherwise seek support on social media when your circumstances at home are evolving significantly. However, when navigating the delicate terrains of separation,...

You and your spouse tried everything to save your relationship but it just wasn’t meant to be. Divorce is on the horizon, and while you look forward to a fresh start, you also have questions. One thing that’s on your mind is how you and your spouse will be able to...

Informing your kids their parents are getting a divorce may be the most difficult thing you will ever do. You should be prepared for anything, particularly emotional reactions and tough questions. Here are four common questions your kids may ask: 1. Why is it...

Some couples both remain in their marital home during the early stages of divorce until they resolve matters related to property division. Those preparing for divorce are often eager to protect their interest in the home where they have lived. After all, spouses often...