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Your children deserve to have one cohesive life

On behalf of Mark Abzug of Law Offices of Mark Abzug, P.A. posted in Child Custody on Friday, July 19, 2019.

The process of divorcing is sometimes messy, but you have to try to minimize this when you have children together. There are a few things that you should know if you are in this position because all of these can all have an impact on the kids. At the top of your priority list right now must be ensuring that the children have what they need to live a life they can enjoy and thrive despite the divorce.

When your children go through this situation, they want to keep as much the same as they can. One thing that they will probably worry about is whether they will be able to continue to have both parents at their important events. This must be worked out with you and your ex so that the children can have those memories. It gives them the stability that can help them to adjust.

Retirement accounts and divorce: Know the options

On behalf of Mark Abzug of Law Offices of Mark Abzug, P.A. posted in High Asset Divorce on Friday, July 12, 2019.

When you are going through a divorce, you might have retirement investments or pension plans that demand attention. Dividing these can be a complex undertaking, so you must ensure that you know exactly what you need to do, so you can receive your portion of these assets.

One of the most important things that you need in these cases is a qualified domestic relations order (QRDO). This is a document that sets the terms of the pension or retirement account division and gives the administrator over the account the instructions and ability to make it happen.

Child support payments provide stability for your child

On behalf of Mark Abzug of Law Offices of Mark Abzug, P.A. posted in Child Support on Friday, July 5, 2019.

Child support is something that isn't avoidable if you divorce while your children are minors. For many parents, the desire to support their children is strong and they don't mind having to chip in financially. What they have a problem with is having to give the money to their ex, but this mode of thinking isn't actually valid. You have to think about your ex as a medium for the payments. You can't give the money directly to a child because they won't know what to do with it, so your ex accepts the money on the child's behalf.

You child support payments are meant to help your children have life's basic necessities. This includes things like shelter, food and utilities. It can also be used to help support the child's extracurricular activities, such as school sports or clubs. Child support may even cover entertainment options for the children.

Take steps to minimize sibling rivalry during a divorce

On behalf of Mark Abzug of Law Offices of Mark Abzug, P.A. posted in Child Custody on Friday, June 28, 2019.

Siblings bicker a lot. As much as it drives parents crazy, it is a part of natural life. This often gets even more intense when they are going through their parent's divorce. At this point, you need to think about ways that you can minimize the effects of the sibling rivalry. Not only can this help to keep the peace, but it can also help your children to learn to thrive in all situations.

One of the primary things that will cause the children to battle each other is attention. They will all want to fight over the attention that their parents give. As a parent, you might want to divide your attention between them evenly. This isn't always the case. Each of them will have different needs during the divorce, so you have to take that into consideration when you are determining how to divide your attention.

Prepare for property division mediation before the first session

On behalf of Mark Abzug of Law Offices of Mark Abzug, P.A. posted in Property Division on Friday, June 21, 2019.

Dividing marital property is a lengthy process that can be very complex, especially when there are considerable assets involved. When you are going into the mediation sessions for these assets, you need to be sure that you are properly prepared. One important rule that you should always remember is that nothing is certain when it comes to property division until the paperwork is completed at the end of the process.

Your mediation process has to start before you head into the first session. You need to have a complete accounting of the assets and debts that you will have to discuss. Review these in the comfort of your own home so that you can think about how you want to handle each one. Ideally, you will narrow down the list of assets you want to fight for to a few so that you can focus on those.

High-asset divorces might take some extra work

On behalf of Mark Abzug of Law Offices of Mark Abzug, P.A. posted in High Asset Divorce on Friday, June 14, 2019.

A high-asset divorce is one that is associated with considerable assets. Dividing these can be complicated, but it has to happen if you are going to have the divorce finalized. There are many things that you need to do to ensure that everything is taken care of.

One of the most important things for you to do is to find all the assets that need to be split. When you are going through this, it is easy to miss things. It might be a good idea to take an inventory of what needs to be divided so that you can make sure that everything is covered.

Flexible parenting plans often benefit the children

On behalf of Mark Abzug of Law Offices of Mark Abzug, P.A. posted in Child Custody on Friday, June 7, 2019.

This summer, you can make great memories with your children as long as you are willing to plan fun activities. You don't have to spend a lot of money or go far from home. Instead, you can look at local attractions that will be fun for you and the children. Whether you have the children all summer or only for a small amount of time, it is possible to do this.

One issue that you might face is that some of the activities that you have planned might be on a specific date. If this date falls on your ex's time, you might have to work with your ex so that you can still do what you have planned. This is where a positive parenting relationship might come into the picture.

Know all applicable schedules for your children

On behalf of Mark Abzug of Law Offices of Mark Abzug, P.A. posted in Child Custody on Friday, May 31, 2019.

When children learn that they are going to have to live in two homes, they often become upset. Not only are they left to deal with their parents splitting up, but they also have to think about what might happen now. The unknown is one factor that can be devastating to them. As their parent, you should try to set routines that can benefit them and lessen the stress they are feeling.

There are a few schedules that you are going to have to consider as you are creating the routine for your home. The biggest one that you need to think about is the parenting time schedule. This is what tells you when you will have the children in your home. Once you know this, you can figure out what's going on during those times with the children.

Plans for your future might impact property division decisions

On behalf of Mark Abzug of Law Offices of Mark Abzug, P.A. posted in Property Division on Friday, May 24, 2019.

When your marriage ends, you have to think about where you want to go from there. This isn't always easy to think about, but you need to have at least a general idea of what you want to happen. This idea can help you determine how to handle different aspects of the divorce so that you can make decisions that are in your best interests.

One of the most difficult things that you have to do when your marriage ends is split up the property that was amassed during the union. The plan you set for your life can help you decide what you are going to fight for and what you will just let your ex have their way. We can help you learn the options that you have for this aspect of the split.

Help children ease back into life at your home

On behalf of Mark Abzug of Law Offices of Mark Abzug, P.A. posted in Child Custody on Friday, May 17, 2019.

Learning how to move from one parent's home to the other might not be easy for some children. Each transition is a time of adjustment for them. For this reason, parents have to think about what type of schedule is best for the kids. For some, seeing both parents often is better. Others might need to have longer at each home to help keep things less stressful.

You and your ex need to pay close attention to how your kids are adjusting when they go from one home to the other. It might help if you make things relaxed on the first day they come to your home. This gives them some time to adapt to being there. Maybe you can play a game or watch a movie together.

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