Generally, divorce is something that you just talk about with your family and close friends, especially as it is happening. Some people even advise keeping it off of social media so that you do not stay something that compromises your position or your case. It’s a...
Divorce
Will your child’s divorce end your time with the grandkids?
The role of a grandparent is usually a pleasant and supportive one. You get to spend quality time with the children of your children, augment their lifestyle and help raise the next generation of your family. Unfortunately, grandparents are often in a precarious...
3 ways to protect your business during divorce
If you are going through a divorce and run your own business, one of the things you need to do is to think about how you want to protect your business. If your spouse is involved in the everyday workings of your organization, you may find that it is more difficult to...
Handling a pension or retirement account in your divorce
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...
Poorly planned divorce is a cause of homelessness
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...
How can I be a great dad after divorce?
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...
How to prepare for divorce
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...
Changes in lives lead to changes in divorce agreements
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,...
Will my divorce include maintenance?
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...
Is my marriage heading for a divorce?
When a divorce is coming in a marriage, the relationship may be in a state where a spouse cannot recognize the signs of the impending hardship. Being able to spot an imminent divorce allows spouses to either prepare for the divorce or work to fix their marriage. It is...
