Divorce

If you are married to someone in the military and thinking about getting a divorce, you are probably wondering if you will still be able to receive health care benefits. The answer to this lies in The Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act (USFSPA). The...

The origins of the Dear John letter are a bit unclear. It almost certainly stems from the fact that John is one of the more popular English-language names in history. But that specific phrase, especially for soldiers, has become a harbinger of a breakup. Essentially,...

When you think about the ways that your loved ones can affect you, you likely don't think that they will be a source of risk for your marriage, unless the person you think about happens to be your spouse. However, research shows that divorce might actually be...

Some couples manage to remain friends after a divorce, while others just want to be done with each other, so they can walk away. Then, of course, some couples end up in what can seem like a never-ending battle to the bitter end. Which category will your divorce fall...

Divorce will alter your financial circumstances in a number of ways, so it’s critical to have a clear understanding of where things are headed and what you can do to maintain a sense of stability. There are hundreds of money-related mistakes you can make before,...

After you decide to divorce, it won’t be long before you’re thinking about what will happen to your asset and debts. More specifically, you want to secure as many assets as possible, while avoiding liabilities. Organization is key to your success, so it’s critical to...

The intense emotions that arise during divorce can provoke people to behave in surprisingly self-destructive ways. What may seem like a good idea at the moment could hurt your legal case or even give your ex ammunition to use against you in court. As hard as it may be...

Maintaining a healthy and happy family or a clean family home often requires a lot of effort on the part of the members of that family. When one spouse has a particularly difficult or demanding career or if the family's income with both parents working simply doesn't...

In many ways, celebrities are just like other people. They have families and, therefore, family problems as well. Many celebrity marriages end in divorce, just as thousands of other couples in Washington who would rather go their separate ways than stay in unhappy...

Many people in Washington and across the country believe that people who get divorced are prone to do it again should they remarry. Those who do think so might agree that TV personality Tom Arnold's personal life is evidence of it. Arnold filed for divorce on a recent...