Divorce in Delaware depends on honest financial disclosure. If your spouse hides assets, it can distort property division and lead to serious court penalties. Why disclosure matters under Delaware law Delaware follows equitable distribution. A judge divides marital...
Divorce
Hidden assets can influence property division during divorce
Divorce requires that people who have shared their lives find ways to separate them. That process requires an understanding of shared assets and potentially lengthy negotiations. When spouses can't cooperate, they generally need to litigate. They ask a judge to apply...
Support and co-parenting after divorce in Wilmington
Divorce is typically full of changes and challenges, especially when there are children involved. Being responsible for parenting and support duties after being separated is all about being consistent and clear. This blog provides you with helpful tips to keep you...
How can custody be modified when a parent needs to relocate?
When a parent needs to relocate, modifying an existing child custody arrangement can become necessary. Moving can impact the child’s routine and relationship with both parents, which is why courts consider a relocation request carefully. Understanding the steps to...
What do Delaware’s equitable distribution laws mean for you?
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...
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...