Before a sexual encounter with someone else, it's important to ask for consent. In fact, this is one of the best ways that you can avoid later being accused of any type of criminal activity. As long as you've communicated clearly with the other person and gotten their...
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Financial mistakes that can hurt you during a divorce
Besides its emotional cost, divorce can also take a toll on your finances. From legal costs to property division (especially if you have marital debt), there is no doubt that divorce can be an expensive undertaking. With all the paperwork to go through and life...
3 things you cannot include in your prenuptial agreement
A prenuptial agreement is a binding document that, among other things, outlines how assets will be handled should a marriage end in divorce. The decision to create a prenup is entirely up to you and your partner. However, it is important to understand that there are...
Remember digital assets when dividing property in a divorce
The average couple owns far more digital assets than they did 10 years ago, let alone 20 or 30 years. While getting a fair share of assets in a divorce has always been tricky, digitalization presents some unique problems. There are financial and personal issues you...
Can you stop your ex from bringing a new partner around the kids?
Maybe your ex's new partner is the person that they cheated on you with, making the continued relationship feel a bit like a slap in your face. Perhaps they simply float from one short relationship to another, and you worry about your children becoming attached to...
Mistakes to avoid when your ex is denying visitation
No one ever expects that their marriage will end in a divorce or separation. However, this is the unfortunate reality that most couples have to deal with at some point. And divorce can be emotionally taxing, especially when there are children involved. It is not...
It pays to get a designated driver on New Year’s Eve
If you plan on going out with family and friends on New Year's Eve, it may be wise to get a designated driver. This is a holiday that often involves a greater level of drinking than you would see on a normal night, and there's nothing wrong with that type of...
Is a joint Christmas celebration a good idea for divorced parents?
The Christmas season can be tough for divorced parents and their children. The children may want to see both parents, and both parents may want to have the children at their home on Christmas morning, but it's often just not feasible with a child custody schedule that...
How a prenuptial agreement could benefit you
Many couples enter into a marriage believing that it will last forever. While this may be the case, the reality is that a lot of marriages do not go the distance. As a result, it may be beneficial to take measures that prepare for the possibility that your marriage...
Can you be charged for doxing someone?
If you are involved in a conflicted divorce, you may feel angry about how you’ve been treated or the circumstances of your case. If you have a social media following or post regularly, you might even go as far as to talk about the case, even though you probably...