Custody Gameplan: Building A Case For Equal Custody

An overwhelming amount of research shows it is in the best interest of children to have equal time with each parent following divorce or separation. Nonetheless, shared-parenting critics persist and by and large family courts do a poor job of establishing equal-custody arrangements.

Can I Return To The Marital Home After Leaving?

Question: My wife asked me to move out during a trial separation a couple months ago. We were planning on going to marriage counseling, but I just found out she filed for divorce. Can I move back into the house? We have three children together and I’m worried she is …

How Do I Get My Name Off The Mortgage After Divorce?

Question: I have been divorced for three years and the home my ex-wife is living in is still in both of our names. How do I get my name off the mortgage? I want to buy a new home and do not need my name on this debt.

The Latest Child Custody Trend: ‘Birdnesting’

There are very few life events more Earth-shattering for a child than when his or her parents divorce. Research shows that children do best in stable households where they know what to expect and feel, but that stability is difficult to maintain while shuffling from house to house throughout the …

How Long Can I Stay In The House?

Question: My wife is planning on filing for divorce and wants me to move out of the house. Unfortunately, I do not have the resources to relocate. Legally, how long can I stay at home?

Should I Leave The Home?

Question: My wife and I are talking about getting a divorce and whether or not I should move out of the house. We have four children and both want what’s best for them, but I’m worried it will not look good if I leave. What is the best way to …

Negotiating Home Equity Buyouts And Refinancing In Divorce

Question: I am going to try to negotiate a home equity buyout agreement and refinance the home with my wife in our divorce case. Is there anything I should know about this process before starting to negotiate?

How Can I Stop My Ex From Destroying My Credit?

Question: My ex-wife was supposed to refinance our old house and care within two years of our divorce. She failed to do this and the bank foreclosed our house. Is there anything I can do to get my name off the mortgage so it stops damaging my credit?

Legal Separation vs. Divorce: Understanding The Differences

Question: What are the major differences between a legal separation and divorce?

Who Controls The Marital Home?

Question: My wife and I are in the process of divorcing. In the meantime, she has invited her family to come live in our home to support her, which has created a very uncomfortable situation for me. The house is under my name so can I legally do anything to …