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The court may appoint a guardian ad litem (GAL) during a divorce or family law case. This trained person typically investigates high-conflict situations and reports their findings and recommendations to the court about what is in the best interests of the child (or...
Karen Bonnell is the author of The Co-Parenting Handbook. She is also a co-parenting coach, meditator, and overall tremendous person who helps couples navigate the complexities of divorce. We were fortunate enough to speak with her on the Akiona Law Podcast, and we...
You know that your marriage has problems, but are they the sort of problems that really lead to a divorce? Absent abuse, addiction or infidelity, a lot of couples will flounder along in an unhappy marriage far longer than they should. If you recognize the following...
There are many cases in which two people don't agree on whether or not they should get divorced. One spouse thinks they should, and the other thinks they shouldn't. If you find yourself in this position, you may be wondering if your spouse can actually stop you. They...
Getting a divorce involves determining child support and alimony, custody agreements, and asset division. There are several ways of resolving divorce, from litigation to mediation. Hundreds of thousands of people have to make the decision of how they will divorce...
You've gone through a marriage and a divorce. You've now gotten married for the second time. You're fairly confident that you can avoid getting a second divorce simply because you understand more about how marriage works and any mistakes that you or your ex made...
During our most recent podcast, we had the chance to sit down and talk with someone who has been through a divorce. The road ahead may seem overwhelming for anyone who is about to begin the process. The life you had envisioned for yourself and your children will look...
When a divorce becomes inevitable, you may be asking yourself a lot of hard-to-answer questions: Was I at fault for the collapse of my marriage? What will my kids, family and friends think of me now? Will people assume I am a bad person because my spouse wanted to...
Right after the winter holidays, married couples often assess the state of their relationship with one another. There’s something about a new year that encourages people to re-evaluate their lives and make some hard decisions. When both spouses realize that they are...
Navigating through a divorce is rarely a simple process. Asset division, custody agreements, child support, and alimony can be complicated processes that can take weeks or longer to settle. When it comes to the asset division process, you want to be sure you are...