At Harr Law, we stand by you throughout the divorce process, until everything is finalized. But we know that the finalization of your divorce is far from the end—far from it. We want each of our clients to be able to discover a new, happy life after their divorces, and settle into a new normal. While this can be difficult for many, here are a few tips that may help you to find your new normal after your divorce.
Read MoreOftentimes, one partner in a marriage will have children from a previous relationship. When the two partners are married, the stepparent becomes an integral part of the children’s lives. Oftentimes, the children may view the stepparent with exactly the same frame of mind as they view their biological parent(s). And, in turn, the stepparent considers their stepchildren to be their own. But what happens if the two partners divorce? Can the stepparent receive visitation rights, even though the children are not biologically theirs? Keep reading to learn more.
Read MoreSocial media is now an integral part of most people’s everyday lives. It’s become a normal part of our culture to share daily updates, photographs, videos, and simply tell others what you’re thinking and feeling. However, if you’re currently embroiled in a heated divorce, you should take a moment to think twice about the things you post on social media—or refrain from social media usage altogether. Here’s how your social media activity can impact your divorce, and why you should dial down your usage during the proceedings.
Read MoreAs more and more adults choose to wait to have children, they often choose to grow their families by adopting pets instead. Many young couples will adopt pets together, and will treat those animals with the same love and care that parents treat their children. But this new trend of becoming “pet parents” has made the issue of pet custody a much larger one in the realm of divorce law. So, if you and your spouse split, who gets custody of those beloved pets you share? Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreUncontested divorces can greatly reduce the emotional strain, as well as the financial burden, on all parties involved. These types of divorces tend to move much more quickly and much more smoothly than the typical divorce proceedings. If you’re pursuing an uncontested divorce, you may be wondering how child custody is handled in such cases. Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreIf you’re going through a divorce and you have children with your soon-to-be ex, you may be wondering which of you will be the one making important decisions for your children after the divorce is finalized. Do you lose the right to have a say in your child’s life if they’re not living with you? How will choices pertaining to your child’s education, health, and other important factors be made? Here is some basic information that may help you. Please speak to a child custody lawyer for more detailed answers that apply to your specific case.
Read MoreEvery divorce is emotionally and financially challenging, at least to some extent. To ensure that assets are divided fairly, it’s best for both parties to hire an attorney. For a high asset divorce, it’s even more important to seek legal counsel. That’s because these types of divorces pose unusual challenges, such as the ones described below.
Read MoreMost divorce courts today encourage both parents in a terminated marriage to maintain a relationship with the children they share. For this reason, joint custody arrangements are the most common child custody arrangement after a divorce. This allows children to spend time with both parents, and gives both parents a say in major decisions impacting the children. But what happens if one of the parents has to move? Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreDivision of funds and assets is one of the more complicated and time-consuming parts of getting a divorce. This is especially true in high-asset divorce cases, when there is more to be divided. If you’ve received a large inheritance from a family member that passed away, odds are, you feel like those funds or assets should be yours, and yours alone. So, is your ex entitled to a portion of that inheritance in your divorce? There are several factors that impact the answer. Keep reading to learn more.
Read MoreSometimes, divorces are simple, amicable, and quick, and they offer both parties a clean break and a fresh start. Unfortunately, those times are relatively few and far between, and they almost never involve a business. When either partner owns a business, things can get messy very quickly. If you have a business, and you want to protect those assets during your divorce, here are a few things you should know.
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