Divorce

For a lot of families, August is back-to-school season – but this is also divorce season.  Researchers looking at a 14-year period found that there’s a biannual surge in new divorces every March and August. The spike in early March usually has a lot to do with the...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Under Iowa law, parents must complete a court-approved educational course when getting a divorce. The courts believe such participation educates parents and helps them become sensitive to the needs of children in their post-divorce lives. On occasion, a family court...

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,...

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...