It is often noted that money issues cause divorce. And financial issues are a top reason. People generally frame this as an indication that a lack of funds is what causes the marital stress. Couples who don’t have any money are more likely to get divorced, the...
When you’re going through a divorce, you may need to spend a significant amount of time with your attorney and other professionals who can assist with your finances and other aspects of the divorce. These fees can add up, so it’s sometimes a good idea to ask if your...
You’re 35 years old when you find out that your spouse has been having an affair. You can’t believe it. You’ve been married for 10 years and you have two kids together. You’re looking at the text messages showing that the affair happened, but it’s hard to wrap your...
As a father, you have a lot of responsibility, including the need to shelter and clothe your child. You also have certain rights as a parent, including the right to help make decisions about your child's health care and education and the right to spend time with them....
Divorce often means a lot of fighting, but some couples are able to agree on terms before they ever go to court. When couples resolve issues about custody and property settlement before filing for divorce, they can have uncontested divorce proceedings which are often...
If you decide to divorce your spouse, it won’t be long before you’re wondering how it will impact your finances. More specifically, you’ll have concerns about property and debt division. Just like everyone in this position, both you and your spouse will fight to...
Once you decide to divorce, you must take immediate action to prepare for the process. You have time to get everything in order, but only if you move forward in an efficient and timely manner. No two people will take the same steps in preparing for divorce, but there...
After all this time, a false and dangerous myth persists about divorce between women and men. It’s that divorcing women drain men’s finances leaving ex-husbands with lint in their pockets while ex-wives lounge around in luxury. The reality of divorce is that women’s...
During the last month of 2018, lawyers and divorcees scrambled to get together alimony agreements before the Tax Cut and New Jobs Act took effect this month. Why would 2019 bring such considerable changes to divorce? The new tax rules have significant implications for...
