It’s often money that leads to the end of a marriage. Many people cite financial problems when they announce that they plan to get divorced. They’re running into serious financial issues, those issues are causing a lot of stress in the marriage and they’ve decided...
In a lot of divorce cases, the couple just decides to sell their house. It may be the best way to divide their assets. Maybe they can sell it for $50,000 more than they owe on the mortgage, so they each take $25,000 and move on. It keeps things simple. But there are...
Many married couples envision what their golden years will look like: traveling, spending time with grandchildren and plenty of time for their favorite hobbies. What they don't expect is suddenly finding themselves divorced and living on a lower-than-expected income....
In addition to coping with the emotional turmoil associated with divorce, figuring out how to protect your financial well-being is key. If you enter your divorce without a solid plan in place, then you could end up losing out on the resources that you need and...
When looking at divorce statistics, there are many different trends that you can find. Intriguingly, there seems to be a connection between the age at which a couple gets married and the odds that they will get divorced. There is no age that guarantees divorce – or...
As you probably know by now, divorce is a major transition that can be extremely challenging to cope with. Emotions on both sides may be extreme and unpredictable, possibly influencing your negotiations and decision-making. You may anticipate feeling low about the end...
Time changes everything, and spouses may sometimes need to revisit the terms of their marriage. A document known as a post-nuptial agreement serves as a legal means to address specific issues and assets in case of a future divorce. Why would a couple need a...
Many people consider their wedding day one of the happiest days of their life. This is just one reason why divorce can be so emotionally devastating. Change is never easy, even if you know it is for the best. What makes divorce so mentally and emotionally challenging...
Divorce is tough enough as it is. But it can be even more complicated when your spouse lies to you about everything. This can lead to more conflict, tension, and stress. You may be left feeling like you’re never going to get through your divorce, and you might be...
Even for amicable divorces, if the couple has many assets, the property division process could become contentious. Right now, real estate values vary wildly from week to week, which means that a couple could disagree on its value. This is also true of antiques,...
