Divorce is a difficult decision for any couple to make. When children are involved, it can be even more challenging. Parents often wonder if they should tell their kids about the divorce or shield them from the news. While it may seem easier to keep the information...
Divorce
Do you need a “good reason” to get divorced?
You know that a lot of people have very clear reasons to get divorced. Maybe you have a friend who left their spouse after they found out that person was having an affair, for instance. But is this type of reason necessary? Maybe you are also thinking about a divorce,...
Can you protect your business from your divorce?
Going into a marriage with a business is a major deal because there’s a chance that the company can be impacted if you go through a divorce. The absolute best way to protect the company is by using a prenuptial agreement that includes the terms of what will happen to...
Leaving your spouse? Here are 3 questions to ask yourself
Walking away from a long-term marriage is a difficult situation because so much of your life is entangled with your spouse. There are many things that you have to consider when you’re going through this type of circumstance. One of the most important things that you...
2 benefits of collaborative divorce for the kids
Traditionally, most marriages are dissolved by the court where the different aspects of the divorce are litigated. However, this does not have to be your first choice, especially if you share children. A collaborative divorce is a solution-centered approach that...
Is a collaborative divorce right for you?
Sometimes, a marriage may fail to work out as expected. When this happens, the couple may decide to divorce and go their separate ways. But, the traditional divorce route can be tedious and costly. This explains why more and more divorcing couples are opting for...
Will the children need to change schools when a parent moves?
There are many implications to the child custody arrangements in your Iowa divorce. How you split parenting time can affect how much child support one parent pays. The way you split parenting time can also affect the relationships that each of you has with the kids,...
Do you have to close your family business during a divorce?
You and your spouse are going to get divorced, and it's the end of your romantic relationship and your marriage. But you are also business partners, as you started a business together after you initially got married. What you're wondering about is if you're going to...
You don’t have to talk with your spouse in collaborative divorce
Many people see the value in a collaborative divorce. It can be faster and less stressful to cooperate with your spouse rather than fighting with them over every issue from your marriage. However, if the two of you are currently at odds with one another, you may think...
Social media and divorce troubles
Divorcing spouses might find that the legal proceedings disrupt and impact many areas of their lives. The stress associated with settlement negotiations or a trial in an Iowa family court may require several personal and professional changes until the final divorce...