NAVIGATING SPECIAL NEEDS DIVORCE

Planning The Transition and Future

When divorcing particularly when it involves the unique circumstance as having a special needs family member, it’s essential to develop a comprehensive plan to protect care of that member.

Courts and lawyers will address how to split assets, but only you can plan on how to fairly support your child day-to-day from two different households now and long term.

To lessen stress and avoid multiple expensive court battles, deciding who will cover what both financially and man-power wise. We have helped families detail the current needs and estimate the future changes that plan will need. Covering the unexpected and the difficult to predict life events like not being able to physically or financially do as planned; illness, a group home closing, aging out of school, or care for everyone as you get older, and what if there is a loss of a job.

Future expense sharing could include sharing a handicap van, equipment that is not covered by insurance, and responsibility for child care during school vacations or sick days. Preparing for what might be ahead will save time and money in preventing future legal battles.

Our team with experienced experts help you step-by-step, create a care plan for your family starting predicting post-divorce needs and roles and that change over time.