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We’re serious about helping you have fun and spend time with your family this season. That’s why we’ve asked Petrelli Previtera, LLC associates, to share their most important tips for planning a successful post-divorce vacation with kids. In this second session of our Summer Vacation Series, we cover logistics, documentation, and legal lead time. Now […]

The decision to get a divorce is never easy. When there are children involved, this can make the process even more challenging. The age of your children can also play a large role in how well they handle the news or how much they understand what’s going on. If you’re not sure how to explain […]

For most people, getting married is one of the happiest days of their lives. So what does life look like when something you thought would make you happy ends in a way you didn’t anticipate? While almost no one enters into a marriage knowing it will end in divorce, it’s not an uncommon place to […]

Breaking Up for the Kids Many people are under the [incorrect] impression that getting divorced is a relationship failure and being a divorcee is something to be ashamed of. However, we are here to tell you that staying in a toxic marriage is so much worse. While we, in no way, are saying that if […]

While many people understand the concept that if you get married and things don’t work out with your spouse, it will require a divorce to legally end the relationship. All states are able to determine their own divorce laws and manage marriage and divorce at their own discretion. This means that as you cross state […]

Whether you were married decades ago or only a few years ago, you may have found comfort in the fact that you and your spouse signed a prenuptial agreement. No matter what happened, you already knew the outcome if your marriage were to dissolve. Or did you? Now you and your spouse have decided to […]

Divorce is a process that can require the disclosure of many private details of your personal life and marriage, including your finances. Judges, multiple attorneys, your children, other appointees of the court, and even the public may learn about the state of your finances during traditional legal divorce proceedings. Your earnings, debts, and other sensitive […]

Dividing assets during divorce can be one of the most complex and emotionally charged parts of the process. Even before the paperwork is filed, some spouses attempt to hide or move marital property. Acting early can make all the difference in protecting your financial future. Watch: Why Timing Matters When Protecting Assets If you suspect […]

If you have decided to divorce, doing some research is the logical next step. Below are a few factors to get you started. Preparing for Divorce First Steps in Preparing for Divorce: Practical Aspects to Consider, including Separation and Living Arrangements The first step in preparing for divorce is considering the practical aspects such as […]

For many people, divorce is something they have never been through before. Even for people who are on a subsequent marriage, each divorce is unique just as each marriage is unique. It is inherently full of uncertainties and unknowns that you have little or no control over. If you are approaching a divorce, you may […]