Divorce is one of the most difficult things any person can go through. Along with dealing with your own emotions, you have to worry about how your children are going to handle it. If you've been wondering how to make things easier on your children, here are a few...
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Collaborative divorce could protect your business interests
Divorce is often viewed as an adversarial process, but it needn’t be this way. Separating from your partner can be distressing enough in itself, without adding extra layers of drama. In reality, it may be beneficial to both spouses to settle matters as amicably as...
How to curb your spouse’s anger during divorce
Divorce can often bring out the worst in people. You may begin to see sides of your spouse that you previously didn’t know existed. Matters can become even more challenging when children are at the heart of proceedings, although children can also give you an incentive...
Why collaborating on child custody is healthier for your children
Now that you and your spouse have decided that it is time to divorce, you may be hoping to feel calmer. The children are acting out at home and in school. They are feeling the stress of the coming divorce and they may be grieving as well. You may be hurting, but your...
3 common misconceptions about collaborative divorce
The decision to obtain a divorce is rarely one that is taken lightly. Not only can the divorce process be stressful, but the end results can also significantly impact the lives of each spouse, as well as children if they are present. Additionally, divorce can have...
What you need to know about child custody in Iowa
Following a divorce, parents can agree to a custody agreement. In that case, they may request the court to enter an order that enforces such an agreement. However, if the parents cannot find common ground regarding the custody of their children, the court will focus...
Why you may need a certified divorce financial analyst
Divorce can impact a person's future in countless ways, including financially. For Iowa residents who have made the hard decision to split up with their spouse, protecting their financial future often means working with a CDFA. What is a CDFA? A certified divorce...
Crafting a co-parenting plan all of you can agree on
In addition to all the other details you need to settle when you get divorced in Iowa, developing a co-parenting arrangement that you, your former spouse and the children can stick to, maybe for years to come, is challenging. Everyone has their own competing...
4 common obstacles to overcome in an Iowa divorce
A divorce is an event that can have life-changing consequences. Many of the changes can be positive, but it is perfectly natural to have reservations about your future. Knowing what roadblocks could occur during your divorce may help you manage your expectations....
What can a parenting coordinator do for your family?
Many co-parents who share custody of their children after divorce let their feelings of animosity towards one another get in the way of adhering to their custody agreement and parenting plan. This can cause serious emotional and even physical health issues for their...