Family Law

Figuring out what to tell your spouse after you decide that you want a divorce can be challenging. What statements should you use? What reactions can you expect? The concerns can be endless. Here are three tips to help you initiate the conversation: Plan what to say...

Suppose you went through a high-conflict divorce and you start noticing your child rejecting you without any justifiable reason more and more with each passing day; your co-parent might be alienating the child from you. Understanding the dynamics of parental...

If you have a co-parent who’s always trying to be your child’s favorite, seems to be determined to make you look bad at every turn or maybe just feels guilty that they can’t be there for your child as much as they’d like, the holidays can be particularly stressful.   ...

As the holiday season approaches, co-parents face the unique challenge of sharing the joy and responsibilities that come with this annual celebratory opportunity. Proactive planning is key to ensuring a smooth and enjoyable holiday experience for both kids and their...

A common concern for divorcing parents is how they will continue to parent after the divorce. One option, co-parenting, is an effective approach where the parents prioritize the needs of the children and continue to parent the children together, even though they are...

If you owe child support, it is important to understand that there are many options on the table when it comes to making payments. Many parents have support withheld from their paycheck automatically, but you should immediately go over payment methods available to you...

Divorce can be a challenging time for both parents and children. It can be an overwhelming, stressful and highly emotional time. It is hard to balance caring for yourself while caring for your children at the same time. However, self-care is imperative for you and...

Navigating a divorce involves understanding and managing numerous factors, one of which is alimony. Alimony, also known as spousal support, is a financial payment made by one spouse to the other during or after a divorce. In Montana, the court considers several...

If you want to end your marriage, you could face unique challenges as an older adult. If your marriage has lasted for decades, you could feel hesitant to make significant changes that could impact you and your loved ones. Additionally, you could face a lot of pressure...

Like many facing divorce, you likely have serious concerns about how the process will impact your present and future finances. Unless you and your future ex-spouse can agree on how to separate your assets, a family law judge will have to decide on your behalf. Which...