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Co-parenting can be a challenge even in the best of times. However, when a widespread disaster like the COVID-19 pandemic occurs, co-parenting can prove even more complicated. Your first concern is your children's health, and you wonder whether the back-and-forth...
People who feel their marriage is falling apart will sometimes resist the urge to file for divorce. They somehow think that it is a better idea to stay married and miserable than to be divorced. Even though there are some negative points about ending a marriage, such...
Parenting disagreements aren't uncommon when you have a child custody order governing what happens with the children. One thing that must never happen is one parent keeping the children from the other parent. The only exception to this is if there is documented abuse...
At Burns & Hansen, we understand the rapid spread of COVID-19 is stressful and anxiety producing. An important step that all individuals can take during this time is to create an up to date estate plan. A comprehensive estate plan will take the uncertainty out of...
You might realize that you have to divide everything when you're going through a divorce, but you may not understand just how involved this is until you're already in the midst of the process. Most people try to focus on the larger assets. This is understandable but...
Some people see a divorce coming and they can try to prepare for it; however, it is much more difficult to deal with one that you didn't know was coming. It is shocking to realize how many marriages end even though the spouses reported that they were in low-conflict...
High-conflict custody battles are difficult situations for everyone involved. Some parents assume that their children won't suffer long-lasting impacts, but this isn't likely. Many children will face changes that can make life more challenging. The way that parents...
Parents going through a divorce while they have minor children at home can face some challenges as they work with their ex to determine the terms of the parenting plan. Most individuals going through this want to have a plan in place as quickly as possible. Working...
Being married to a narcissistic person is a challenging experience. Some people who are in this position are excited by the thought that they will be able to divorce the person. They might not realize that there are some difficulties with divorcing a narcissist. If...
Making the decision to divorce isn't an easy one. When you have made up your mind, your best hope is that you and your ex will be able to work out the terms together. Being able to negotiate has many benefits. There are only a few cases in which going through...