Think the family pet can’t cause issues in divorce? When researchers at Georgia Regents University asked hundreds of people who they would save if given the choice between a dog or a human, nearly half (40 percent) said they would save their pet over the life of a stranger if forced to choose. Still not convinced? Consider these statistics: Over 90 percent of dog owners view their pet as part of the family (Harris poll) 40 percent of female married…

The start of a new year always brings a spike in the number of divorce cases across the country. Statistics prove that at least one in every five married couples is considering divorce immediately after the festive season. If your marriage is ending, there are some things you can do to ensure that the divorce doesn’t bring you too much trauma. Taking the right steps up-front can make the entire separation a more peaceful, drama-free, and fair process. Below are some tips…

There are a number of options for going through divorce. One of those options is getting unbundled legal services. As an alternative to the traditional method of paying for divorce, unbundled services allow you, the client, to pay ala carte for needed legal services. This can lower the cost of divorce significantly. Unbundled legal services are not for everyone. Below are a few reasons unbundled legal services may work for you, and a few reasons why a traditional method may…

The ways in which divorce affects our children are innumerable. Sometimes kids come out unscathed and other times children of divorce go through an incredible amount of emotional distress that can last for their whole lives. While they cope with the ordeal, they may not realize all you’re doing to help them. Child support payments can go unnoticed by many kids who don’t realize all that goes in a divorce. Coloradans may have seen the interview earlier this week when…