In our last post, we discussed various elements of the legal system that could be used to your advantage when it comes to divorce and managing the stress that comes with navigating the legal process.
7 ways to de-stress during divorce
Prenuptial agreements and inheritances
Missouri parents who want to safeguard their adult children's inheritance for them should begin by having open conversations with them about their options. This can include prenuptial agreements.
Use the legal system to your advantage during a divorce
Divorce is one of the most stressful events a person can go through, emotionally, physically and financially. To make matters worse, the legal system can be quite overwhelming for most people.
Postnuptial agreements can benefit newlyweds
Getting married can be a wonderful, dizzying experience. Often couples on the precipice of marriage are so busy it is all they can do to prepare for the wedding, so they may not feel like they have time to sit down and create a prenuptial agreement. And some couples simply don't want to jeopardize their relationship by discussing issues that could prove contentious.
Expressions of anger can impact custody decisions
Ben Franklin is cited as having said, "Anger is never without a reason, but seldom with a good one." And while these are very sound words, in theory, putting them into practice can be very challenging. The fact is, we all have experiences that can drive us to distraction and even lead us to falling prey to some very negative emotions.
Study demonstrates the value of grandparents
As a grandparent, you likely believe that you can play an important role in your grandchild's life. And as it happens, there is research that proves you are correct in this assumption. In fact, one study produced results that demonstrated the positive effects that grandparents can have when they have greater involvement with their grandchildren.
The Progression of Family Law in Missouri
If you're a Missouri father who is in the process of divorcing or otherwise severing ties with your child's other parent, you may be worried that you will not receive fair treatment in regard to child custody or child support decisions rendered by the court. This is a legitimate concern as the court has traditionally used what it determines as the child's best interests as the basis for such decisions. While this sounds reasonable, the fact is that such determinations are always subjective to a certain degree, and may not produce the desired results.
Life experience may lead a couple to seek a postnuptial agreement
Much is made about the advantages enjoyed by couples who opt to sign prenuptial agreements before saying "I do." Creating a prenuptial agreement is a great way to clarify the rights and responsibilities held by each party during the marriage as well as how things should be handled in the event of a divorce.
How can I tell if my spouse is hiding assets?
No matter how long you have been married to another person, it is impossible to be absolutely certain what is going on in his or her mind. Of course, if the relationship is strong and based on mutual love and trust, you don't need to know everything your spouse is thinking so long as you are sure their intentions are good.
Settling custody issues can be easier with help
Divorce is rarely easy and is often contentious. It is so easy for spouses to become extremely agitated when working out the details of a divorce. While it's one thing to debate over property or assets, it is quite another to be in conflict in matters regarding children. Regardless of how poorly you may believe your soon-to-be ex-spouse behaved during the marriage, it is important to remember that he or she is your child's other parent.
