If you are facing a family law matter, it can be tempting to save money by handling it yourself. While there are plenty of resources available in the form of DIY kits, court-supplied paperwork, and how-to websites, hiring an attorney can truly be in your best...
If you know that a divorce or separation is in your future, the time to start financially preparing is now. Unfortunately, many people don’t think of the financial impact of a divorce until the divorce is under way or is final and their financial situation has...
When you get divorced or separated from the other parent of your child, your former spouse/partner will remain in your child’s life. Having two households may be difficult to adjust to at first, but what we here at the Bliss Law Group have found is that the transition...
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a sweeping overhaul of the U.S. tax code, took effect at the beginning of the year. The Act could potentially impact those who are recently divorced or are currently going through the divorce process. Bliss Law Group is taking a closer look...
In the current digital culture, connectivity is a convenience. We live our lives online and carry around a device that provides entertainment and allows for instant communication. While this technology is beneficial for many, it can also make things more complicated –...
For those considering divorcing from their spouse, the holidays can be a stressful and emotional time of year. Despite your feelings about your current relationship, you may be hesitant to speak with an attorney for fear of ruining your family’s otherwise happy...
Finding the Right Tone and Method of Delivery: After a divorce, or even during the divorce process, communicating with an ex-spouse can be difficult and unpleasant. The ways that you used to communicate with each other may no longer be effective now that your...
Divorce ranks high on the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale, second only to death. The effects can show up in a variety of ways from weight fluctuation, to insomnia, to feelings of insecurity about the future. This major life change takes a toll both emotionally and...
In recent years there has been a push for more alternative and non-confrontational avenues in handling and resolving Family Law Complex issues; avenues in which both parties are able to negotiate and compromise. One of the options that is being used more frequently is...
Usually, one of the major concerns when beginning the divorce process is the division of marital assets and debts. Unless you situated a very thorough pre-nuptial agreement, there will usually be disagreements. If you and your spouse cannot ultimately agree on a...