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...
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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...
Can a prenup protect your business?
Your wedding day is one of the most exciting moments you’ll have in life. You and your partner have prepared for a life together. While there is every chance that your partnership will work out, the reality is that around half of all marriages end in divorce. A...
Your visitation rights are enforceable
Ideally, both parents should continue to work together in raising the children if they separate. The precise split will vary according to how you determine custody. If your co-parent ignores the custody agreement and prevents you from accessing the children, here is...
Arguing in front of the kids is never a good idea
If it has become apparent that your relationship is no longer functional, tensions in the household can be high. Perhaps you’ve made a decision to pursue divorce and you may even have started the procedure already? This means that there is a high likelihood of...
Collaborative divorce vs. traditional divorce: How they compare
You and your spouse have decided to get a divorce. There are so many thoughts swirling through your mind and your emotions are all over the place. You’re worried about the kids. There are a lot of decisions to make and you’re not sure where to start. The first step...