Historically, divorcing couples have had to focus their attention on dividing physical assets such as their cars, a family business or the matrimonial home. In recent years, however, more and more couples have also started amassing digital assets that must be...
Divorce comes with a lot of changes. As an adult, you have more experience with understanding and adapting to new phases of life. Since children are less experienced, it’s up to co-parents to help prepare and guide them through divorce. One of the first steps you can...
There's no question that divorces can draw out the worst in people. Conflicts come to the surface and can drag out a divorce for months or years.For couples who are willing to try to work together, there is a better solution. That solution is to try mediation....
You don't have to get married to see that divorce is on the horizon. In fact, many red flags crop up while you're dating. Couples often overlook them, get married, and then feel a bit stunned when they file for divorce. The reality is that the signs were there all...
A postnuptial agreement, signed after your wedding day, is similar to a prenuptial agreement. It sets aside certain assets and/or addresses pressing property division questions. If you decide to get divorced, you already have that agreement in place. The need for a...
If you're getting divorced when you're closing in on your retirement, your financial future may be the main focus of the divorce. Your children already moved out of the house, so you don't have to worry about custody issues. You already paid off your home and other...
Stress is one of the most common issues people face in the United States. It can impact your mental and physical health. It can come from all manner of sources: work, friends, school, family, etc. In many cases, people worry about minor issues and create a lot of...
Mediation gives you and your spouse a chance to work on your divorce agreement in a controlled setting where you make your own decisions. This can help keep your case out of court, where a judge will make a ruling. While trial cases are sometimes helpful, they do turn...
Divorce is hard on you, so imagine how it can feel for your children. They cannot control the situation. They didn't choose it. And it still puts their lives into the same sort of turmoil that you face.The key is to put the kids first. Focus on them. Work hard for...
Asset division, or the process of splitting up both your possessions and your debts, is one of the most contentious parts of a divorce. More couples than ever before are seeking to eliminate the stress by signing prenuptial agreements. A prenup is basically a contract...