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Understanding the Basics of Legal Property Division for Parents

May 1, 2025momonthegoinholytoledo

Who gets what when parents separate or divorce?

Understanding how property is divided can feel confusing, especially when kids are involved. Whether you’re just starting the process or trying to make sense of your rights, knowing the basics can help you feel more confident and prepared. This guide will walk you through the key things every parent should know about legal property division-without all the legal jargon.

Ready to take the guesswork out of property division? Let’s get started.

Same as it ever was NOTHING is the Same

February 16, 2023February 16, 2023momonthegoinholytoledo

Where do you see yourself in two years? If I was asked that question two years ago I could have never imagined I’d be where I am today or be the person that I am today. I was in my 18th year of marriage and a stay-at-home mom for 16 years who had established a satisfying routine and rhythm to life. Then in the course of a few months, everything changed. I found myself living through three life-altering events simultaneously, financial trauma, divorce, and a new job working full-time outside of the home all while raising 3 kids and running a household. I suddenly didn’t recognize my life, I felt like I’d been tossed into a relay race mid-race with no instructions during a category 4 hurricane while eating ghost peppers. To say I was outside of my comfort zone was definitely an understatement. In order to find my way I needed to take back control, be open to change, and remind myself that life is meant to be enjoyed.

One Step Forward, Two Back…Divorce Saga Continues

January 29, 2023January 30, 2023momonthegoinholytoledo

Ever just feel like life is one step forward and three steps back? I feel like I’m living this. Here’s a great example, I pulled into Valvoine for a much-needed oil change for my Ford Flex. A day after the oil change I started hearing weird scrapping and the car seemed a bit sluggish. After further examination, it became apparent that the under-car shield was unhinged. What does this mean? This means every time I get in the car I hear the scrapping of the under shield as it’s dragged along to each and every transport of a child, errand, to work, home, etc. Knowing full well it has to be reattached/set. I thought of when I had precisely 30+ minutes to wait for a mistake that someone else made to be fixed. Why must we be inconvenienced by others’ mistakes? Such is life… I have yet two more examples, and I promise the last will have you laughing out loud! But first…

What’s the Hardest Part About the Divorce Process?

October 28, 2022momonthegoinholytoledo

A close friend recently asked me a question that really had me reflecting on the past year. She asked, “What has been the hardest part of the divorce process thus far?”. Upon hearing the question my mind initially went to the financial concerns.