Once you decide to divorce, it won’t be long until you’re planning out your future. And for most people, this means taking a strong look at their financial situation and the best way to maintain stability down the road. You never know what will happen post-divorce,...
Is it possible to avoid the financial risks of divorce?
Divorce often brings financial setbacks, but you may lessen the risk with careful advance planning. If you believe your marriage is over, begin preparing a post-divorce budget. It may serve as a realistic guide for negotiating spousal support, maintenance or property...
Do you have a plan for child custody over the holidays yet?
If you have recently separated or have started the process of planning to divorce, you may need to embrace the reality that the upcoming holiday season is probably going to be difficult for everyone in the family. The sooner you address the holidays and the stresses...
How are assets divided in a divorce?
Whether you and your spouse have significant wealth, considerable debt or only a few assets, you need to know what happens to property when you divorce. After all, you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse likely have a keen interest in receiving as much of the marital estate...
When your child isn’t coping well with divorce
Divorce is far from easy, especially when children are involved. It can be a scary, frustrating and confusing time for them. The first year after their parents split up is often the hardest for kids. A divorced parent needs to understand that it can take a year or...
How a divorce can separate you from your beloved grandkids
When your child got married, you probably welcomed your new son- or daughter-in-law into your family with open arms. Unfortunately, as the relationship between your child and your in-law began to devolve over the years, your relationship with the other parent of your...
Don’t do these 3 things while going through divorce
Going through a divorce isn’t simple, and there is no exact way to do it perfectly. There are some things that you may or may not want to do, though, while you’re going through a divorce. One of the primary things that you need to remember is that every divorce is...
Why are more older couples deciding to divorce later in life?
People seem to think that once a couple has spent a few decades together, their bond and marriage is permanent. However, recent trends in marriage and divorce have made it clear that older couples and those married for a significant portion of their life can and do...
Stressed during divorce? These 3 tips can help
Your stress level is beyond anything you could have imagined because of your divorce. Your spouse has been difficult, and you’re tired. You find yourself worrying that you might be on the edge of a breakdown. Before you let yourself get to that point, consider using...
It is possible to make divorce easier
Divorce is something that’s difficult to go through even in the best of cases. Trying to determine the best ways to ease the stress some might be beneficial. You need to remember that you and your ex are on opposite sides of the case, but this doesn’t mean that you...