COVID-19, School, and Shared Parenting
The bottom line is that parents need to try to keep a cool head and negotiate whatever makes the most sense for their children during Covid-
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Laura L. Van Tassel, Esq.
Use Your Emotions During The Divorce Process
Dissolving a marriage is emotional. At the heart of any divorce are two people who once were in-love and now find themselves at a...
Laura L. Van Tassel, Esq.
My Spouse Doesn't Want A Divorce, But I Do.
It doesn’t matter whether you are a man or a woman. If you find yourself wanting a divorce when getting divorced is the last thing your...
Laura L. Van Tassel, Esq.
Bird Nesting—What is it and is it right for your family?
While we would all agree that the breakup of a marriage can be distressing for everyone involved, the breakdown of the relationship...
Laura L. Van Tassel, Esq.
Taking control of Valentine's Day before and after your divorce
The single most important thing you need to ensure a good Valentine’s Day is not a new husband or wife. It’s the decision to take control...
Laura L. Van Tassel, Esq.
Communication breakdown with your Ex? There’s an App for that.
Divorce or Separation can be a difficult time for partners and their children. Finding a way to communicate politely and respectfully...
Laura L. Van Tassel, Esq.
How to Propose Mediation or Collaboration to Your Spouse
So you have just learned there is a new kinder, gentler, less expensive why to get divorced using either the collaborative or mediation...
Laura L. Van Tassel, Esq.
Divorce: The Process Can Impact The Outcome.
How you get from being married to divorced is a process and this process can figure into the final outcome. I strongly believe and...
Laura L. Van Tassel, Esq.
When Divorcing, Who You Listen To Really Matters.
While there may sometimes be similarities between your divorce and someone else’s, comparing your own situation with another can sometimes l
Laura L. Van Tassel, Esq.
When Do You Really Need A Lawyer?
I get asked, on a regularly basis, “Do I really need a lawyer”? for any number of issues. When I answer yes, some folks scoff and say it...
Laura L. Van Tassel, Esq.
Dividing Your Property During Divorce
Everyone knows divorce is emotional situation, but it can also wreak havoc on your finances. One of the many decisions the two of you...
Laura L. Van Tassel, Esq.
Alimony and The New Tax Code. "It’s Complicated".
Alimony and the new Tax Code The alimony deduction that has been in the tax code since 1942 is about to change in 2019. The deadline for...
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