Delaware follows the principle of equitable distribution when dividing marital property during a divorce. This approach means that the court divides assets and debts fairly but not necessarily equally. Understanding how Delaware’s equitable distribution laws work can...
Divorce
How does the court determine child support?
Child support ensures that children receive financial support from both parents, even if the parents are not together. In Delaware, the court uses specific guidelines to determine the amount of child support. The process involves several steps to ensure that the...
Untangling marital assets: Five things every couple should know
Whether trying to get through emotional outbursts or dealing with the silent treatment, those who are going through a divorce often need to push past their frustrations to deal with the logistics of the legal process. There are various tools to help you get through...
Legal custody and the right to make medical decisions
After a divorce co-parents generally cooperate to make decisions about important matters regarding their children. However, some parents may wonder if they have the legal right to make such choices on their own. For instance, there may be circumstances where one...
Dealing with a stonewalling ex-spouse during your divorce
Divorce is a challenging process, and it becomes even more difficult when one party refuses to communicate or cooperate. This behavior, known as stonewalling, can exacerbate emotional stress and complicate the divorce proceedings. If your ex-spouse is stonewalling...
4 signs that a married couple is likely headed for divorce
Though many people in Wilmington turn to horoscopes and psychics to try to predict the future, nothing has been proven to know what will happen before it happens. Still, when somebody experiences a major life event, other people often can point to signs that the event...
When property division is not as simple as it appears
Property division can be a contentious and stressful aspect of divorce. If you and your spouse can not agree on how to split up marital assets, a judge must decide for you. Although Delaware has laws that define marital and separate property, the distinction may not...
Can you modify your Delaware child support agreement?
If a child support order was part of your divorce, a judge may have taken many factors into account when settling on payment amounts. In addition to your income and your spouse’s income, the court likely considered your children’s specific needs and how you share...
Divorce and your life insurance policy
Almost everything you own is potentially subject to division in divorce. This includes the obvious things like the family home, cars and retirement accounts, as well as things you might not think about, like your life insurance policy. You may not realize it, but your...
Figuring out who pays for the kids’ education after divorce
Just because you and your ex are divorced does not mean the two of you are not still your children's parents. Usually, you each continue to have parental responsibilities that last until the kids turn 18 -- whether they live with you or not. This is known in Delaware...
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