Divorce

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...

Your family business means something to you on a personal level in addition to being a source of income. Maybe you started the business with your spouse with the dream of passing it on to your children one day. Perhaps you inherited the company from your own parents...

For parents with minor children, sharing custody is often the biggest challenge of getting a divorce. Although both parents have a right to time with the children and a say in their upbringing, they may disagree intensely about the best steps to take. Sharing custody...