Thinking about your future can motivate you to file for divorce. The idea of spending the rest of your life with someone who makes you miserable can push you to change your circumstances and pursue your own happiness. However, the expenses involved in divorce and your...
Even if you are in a financially secure marriage, going through a divorce can seriously affect your cash flow and access to assets in the future. Those who are over-trusting of their divorcing spouse are especially vulnerable to being a victim of a poorly planned...
Putting a child through the ordeal of their parents' divorce is likely not what you had imagined for your child when they were born. However, life can take unpredictable turns, and you may have come to the point where you believe that divorce is the best possible...
A divorce is a serious decision for someone to make in their life, especially when the outcome has such a dramatic effect on the lives of each of the spouses and any children they may have. Getting divorced is extremely difficult and can cost each spouse more than...
Ever since your children became teenagers, your financial responsibilities piled up, one bill after the other. One child has anxiety issues that require regular therapy sessions with a counselor. And your other child has shown promise as a high school athlete,...
When a marriage ends, one of the few things most spouses agree on is wanting the best future for their children. Research and common sense dictate that, most of the time, the healthiest situation for kids is having both parents involved in their lives. Conversely,...
Deciding to pursue a divorce is a challenging time in a person’s life. You can imagine the ways that your life might improve by going off on your own, but you might also be worried about the integrity of your business. There is more at stake than just money when it...
When you have a child, your whole life can change. It’s possible that your daily responsibilities will shift from taking care of only yourself to looking out for your little one too. To ensure you can provide for your child both now and for many years to come,...
After your divorce, it may seem as if your ex no longer wants to be a parent. They may blow off their share of parenting time, giving excuses for their absenteeism week after week. Or, they might comment that they would forfeit their parental rights if it meant...
The financial impact of your divorce may be as great as its emotional impact. If there was a stark disparity between you and your spouse’s incomes, you will likely worry about your ability to make ends meet on your own. Each state provides its own guidelines for...
