Review the key considerations for handling both temporary and permanent changes to the parenting schedule, ensuring that any modifications prioritize the best interests of the children.

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Property division is one of the two financial categories addressed in divorce, focusing on the division of assets and liabilities, including real estate, debts, financial accounts, investments, automobiles and personal possessions.

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Learn about the considerations that go into deciding if you need an attorney to represent you in divorce.

Learn the steps, considerations and potential challenges with transferring or handling real estate after a divorce is final.

What to do when conflicts of interest arise in the attorney-client relationship.

Learn options and considerations when negotiating terms in a parenting plan on introduction of new significant others to children after divorce.

Learn the steps to research and find an attorney.

Introduction to creating a co-parenting agreement for the children in two homes.

Walk through various considerations when valuing and dividing or buying out bank accounts or other cash equivalents.

This counseling process can help you and your spouse decide whether to divorce or not.

A brief overview of the attorney role and expectations for an attorney in divorce process.

Key questions to ask an attorney you are consulting with for potential representation.

Life insurance to secure support can protect a recipient spouse and children if anything were to happen to a payor.

Learn about the different types of life insurance and how it is handled in property division in divorce.

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An introduction to the cash flow analysis in divorce, focusing on income and expenses post-divorce and the ability of parties to support themselves (and children).

Learn about the various ways attorneys bill and you pay for legal representation.

Walk through various considerations when valuing and dividing or buying out retirement.

In order to determine if you have sufficient money to meet your reasonable financial needs, you need to map out income.

Once you have a budget and income, the next step is to determine if you need support. Learn about this fundamental questions and types of support to consider.

Learn considerations and guidelines for fostering positive interactions with children and extended family members after divorce while addressing any concerns that may arise.

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An introduction to exploring the process options for divorce and how to decide what's right for your situation.

Walk through various considerations when valuing, dividing or buying out equity in real estate.

Learn key considerations and strategies for managing childcare decisions collaboratively, emphasizing the importance of communication, agreement, and detailed planning.

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Learn about the benefits and challenges of a Collaborative Law divorce process.

Review considerations and tips for dividing assets and liabilities after divorce, like bank accounts, investment accounts and debts.

How to address the attorney-client relationship if you are unhappy with your representation.

Integration of support types, like spousal support, child support and direct payment of expenses, can provide for unique agreements tailored to your specific circumstances.

Learn about the benefits and challenges of a Litigation divorce process.

It's important to understand the difference between a divorce/dissolution, legal separation and an annulment so you can determine what is best for you.

Learn all the considerations and elements of the analysis of spousal support, one of the most challenging financial aspects of divorce.  

Learn the guidelines for addressing relocation of one parent within a co-parenting framework, ensuring that any decisions made prioritize the best interests of the children.

Learn about consistent and convenient ways to coordinate transportation between homes for parenting time.

Learn about the key considerations for sick days or other no school days to ensure that children are well cared for and that both parents can manage their work and personal responsibilities effectively.

Learn the pros and cons of making a lump sum buyout of support.

Learn about challenges valuing personal property, like cars, household goods, pets, and frequent flier miles, and how they can be addressed in divorce.

Learn about steps and tasks that need to be completed to implement the agreements outlined in the decree after the divorce is final.

Learn strategies for divorced parents to collaborate on setting expectations and managing discipline, ensuring that both households offer a supportive and coherent environment for the children.

Walk through various considerations when valuing and dividing or buying out investment accounts.

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Learn best practices for sharing information, protecting children from parental conflicts and maintaining positive communication.

When developing your parenting plan, clear and mutually agreed-upon holiday arrangements to avoid conflicts and ensure a sense of stability for both parents and children.

Walk through various considerations when valuing and dividing or buying out employer incentives, like bonuses or stock options.

Learn about the considerations and implications of navigating the divorce process without an attorney.

Explore key considerations and options for addressing travel and vacations in your parenting plan, providing guidelines and examples to help you create a comprehensive and practical arrangement.

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Learn about the benefits and challenges of a Mediation divorce process.

Learn the key aspects of child support, including its purpose, calculation, enforcement, modification, and potential impact on your post-divorce financial situation.

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Learn about various types of debts and liabilities; how to value them and how they can be addressed in divorce.

Divorce is a time to seriously examine your financial needs and ability to support yourself.  The foundational step in a cash flow analysis is the creation of a comprehensive budget.

Learn the practical manner of how support payments are made.

Learn key considerations regarding safety concerns and potential agreements you may want to consider in order to ensure a secure and nurturing environment for the children in both homes.

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Learn about a balance sheet and how it can help you in the property division analysis.

Learn about the benefits and challenges of a Do it Yourself or "Kitchen Table" divorce process.

Learn the practicalities of implementing agreements on sharing direct expenses for children after divorce, aiming to provide clarity and guidance and avoid potential conflict.

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Learn the legal aspects of decision-making in divorce around topics like medical/dental, education, religion, and practical guidance for effective co-parenting.

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Learn key considerations and strategies for making decisions about extracurricular activities, ensuring both parents remain actively involved and supportive.

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Learn of the specifics of creating a co-parenting schedule to ensure a balanced and structured approach to parenting post-divorce. This schedule is a cornerstone of your parenting plan, providing clarity, stability, and predictability for both parents and children.

Learn the logistics and options for offering the opportunity for a parent to be with the children when the other on-duty parent is unavailable.

Description of the various steps you need to go through in a divorce from the initial considerations through implementation of entered agreements.

Learn about property division law generally and key differences between community property states and equitable division states.

Strategies and ideas to establish a positive attorney-client relationship and have an effective (and efficient) process.

Learn about the legal types of property and how different jurisdictions categorize your assets and liabilities.

ADR options provide parents with effective methods to resolve disputes without resorting to litigation and are often required before going to Court.

By allocating specific expenses to each spouse, direct payment arrangements provide transparency, accountability, and flexibility, allowing for a more tailored approach to financial support that meets the unique needs and circumstances of the family.

Learn about the types of children's accounts, their treatment in divorce, and the options for division to continue to support children and protect assets for their benefit.

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Learn the procedures and legal requirements to divide each type of retirement account to facilitate a smooth transition and compliance with the divorce decree.

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Learn the definitions of physical and legal custody, why these labels are implemented, and their implications for enforcement and day-to-day parenting.

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Determining if you or your spouse are ready for divorce can influence the whole process.

Learn about business interests, focusing on complex valuation techniques and the various options for handling business interests in divorce.

Learn the steps to implement a name change after divorce.

What to do if you or your spouse is reluctant to engage in the divorce process.

Learn about the benefits and challenges of a ADR in a divorce process.