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Two of a Kind – Economy and Marriage

There's no escaping the economy, but there is escaping marriage. People divorce for all sorts of reasons: financial disagreements, extramarital indiscretions, child-rearing differences, and simply growing apart as a couple....more

Ex-Spouse, Permanent Fixture: Why Birthday Cards Matter More Than Divorce Papers

Holidays come and go, but your ex-spouse is forever. This simple truth guides my advice to clients who share children with their soon-to-be former spouse. The secret to a smoother post-divorce life—benefiting both the...more

When Your Social Media Relationship Status Says "It's Complicated" Before You Do

The profile picture suddenly features one parent and the kids smiling at a pumpkin patch. Another picture shows a buff body at the gym. Perhaps a vague motivational quote. Finally, the post about their spouse being a...more

Your Wallet's New Reality: The Financial Truth About Life After Divorce

Divorce changes everything—including your finances. Many people underestimate the true cost of living solo until it’s too late. Your financial affidavit isn’t just paperwork—it’s your financial lifeline....more

Five Ways to Sabotage Your Divorce (And Why You Really Shouldn't)

You're going through a divorce. Your spouse says something that cuts deep—maybe they call you an unfit parent or threaten that you'll walk away with nothing. These brief yet hurtful comments can trigger impulsive actions. But...more

Serve Papers, Not Drama: A Modern Guide to Telling Your Spouse “We Need to Talk”

The decision to divorce is never easy. From the initial contemplation to untangling shared finances, the process demands careful thought at every turn. Once you've made the decision to file, you face your first legal hurdle:...more

Call and Wait: What is a Conflict Check?

You decide you want a divorce, or your spouse tells you they want a divorce. You are served divorce papers from a process server or law enforcement. You want help now. You do not want to wait. Folks dealing with divorce...more

Holiday Harmony: Scheduling Tips for Divorced or Separated Parents

During the holidays, families spend time together observing religious, secular, and other personal traditions. For parents living together with their children, planning where everyone should be and when can already be a...more

I Don’t Appreciate Your Alleged Depreciation

In Iowa, child and spousal support (alimony) amounts are mainly determined by each party’s income. But income is not the whole story. Parties may deduct certain qualified expenses, resulting in a lower income amount used in...more

Make Them Pay: Iowa Alimony

Under Iowa law, alimony, also known as spousal support, refers to the financial help provided by one spouse to the other following a divorce or separation. It addresses the economic disparity that can arise when one spouse...more

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