Divorce

These days, pretty much everyone has a social media profile – and it’s fun. We love to touch base with friends, families and, at times, our frenemies. However, if you are currently dealing with any legal matter, such as a divorce, then you need to understand that your...

If you or your spouse bought your house before you got married, then you may be able to retain it through a divorce as a separate asset. But most couples buy homes together, and they tend to do it after they’ve officially been married. This makes it a marital asset....

Before the union between two people is officiated, many couples have taken into consideration that there’s an ever so slight chance that there could be a divorce. If a marriage does lead to divorce, even if couples don’t plan to stay divorced, people often want to...

Divorce is a difficult process for most people. The results of your divorce can impact your life in many ways moving forward.  For some divorces, it may make sense to hire a financial advisor. Learn more about when this may be needed here.  During high-conflict...

The costs that you have to cover when you file for divorce start piling up immediately. There are attorney fees and court costs. You will probably miss out on work at least a few times when you attend court or meet with your lawyer, which will lead to lost wages...

When you marry someone, you agree to combine your families and households. The commingling of your lives isn't just a personal decision. It's also a legal matter. The state views your property, income and debts as shared or marital property. Typically, anything you...

Some married couples last the duration, while others find out that they are better suited apart. Traditionally, divorce has been viewed as an adversarial process, but this is gradually starting to change. There are now several alternatives to a litigated divorce, and...

There are a lot of people who are nervous to get divorced for financial reasons. They don’t want to stay married romantically. They may have a spouse that they feel uncomfortable or even unsafe living with. But they also feel financially dependent on that person. ...

The whole time you and your spouse have been together, you’ve felt that there has always been a gap in communication. On one hand, your spouse does the things you ask them to do, and you try to do the same. On the other, you often get into conflicts because they don’t...

Your family means everything to you and you want to protect them at all costs. You and your spouse have decided that the romantic part of your journey is complete, however, and you’re going to pursue a divorce.  While there are contentious issues to settle, you...