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4 things to do if your spouse starts talking divorce

Every couple fights and goes through some difficult times. Many times, it is possible to make up and move forward. Other times, the future is very uncertain. If you are fighting with your spouse and they have started talking about divorce, you might very well be...

How can collaborative divorce reduce your stress?

Continual fights and endless finger-pointing can leave anyone feeling frustrated and worn out. Typical methods of divorce can rely on conflict to move the process along, which can be draining for you and your ex-spouse.  Learning more about the unique benefits of...

How can you talk to your children about your divorce?

It can be a struggle to know how to approach the subject of divorce with your children. You may worry about scaring them or overwhelming them with too many details or confusing them with not enough details. However, news of this lifestyle change does not have to be...

How does spousal support work in Iowa?

If you have concerns about supporting yourself after divorce, you may want to pursue alimony, or spousal support, in Iowa. The state offers three types of spousal support to facilitate the process of establishing separate households and finances when your marriage...

Can “nesting” work for us?

About the only thing more difficult than going through a divorce is rebuilding your life after the divorce is over. Particularly if you and your ex-spouse have children together, it is likely that you will need to share custody with him or her. This can make creating...

How will retirement plans be divided in your upcoming divorce?

No doubt you will have many questions as you approach the property division phase of your divorce. Among them will be questions concerning the retirement accounts you and your spouse own. How will you split these important assets? Need for a QDRO A major objective in...

How do you protect your business from divorce?

You realize that people in Iowa and elsewhere divorce all the time, but you feel uncertain about navigating divorce as a business owner. What special considerations must you make to protect your company? Business.com offers advice for divorcing entrepreneurs. Even if...

The benefits of a collaborative divorce

It is no secret that divorce cases are often expensive and costly. This is particularly true in instances where you and your spouse may not be able to agree on even the smallest of matters. If you and your spouse find you can compromise on some issues, but not all of...

What long term effects does parental alienation have?

Parental alienation hurts every party involved. As the alienated parent, you likely feel as though you have lost a child. For many alienated parents, this loss feels as traumatic as a death.  But your child will suffer from the repercussions, too. Not only that, but...

When can you change child custody in Iowa?

After courts issue a child custody order, both parents must abide by its terms. However, sometimes the parenting schedule that works after divorce does not meet the family's needs after a few years.  Review the process of changing a legal child custody order in Iowa. ...

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