Divorce

Divorce is a tricky subject to bring up with someone you’ve known for years. When talking about divorce, it’s often best to prepare. Here’s what you should consider: Tell the honest truth When you talk about divorce, the best outcome will likely come from your...

When people get engaged, they often have an idealistic concept of what their future will hold. Many couples with stars in their eyes think that there is absolutely no point in negotiating a prenuptial agreement because they will enjoy wedded bliss uninterrupted by the...

If you're heading toward a divorce and you want to make sure that it goes as smoothly as possible, it's only natural to talk to other people you know who have already gotten divorced. You assume that they can give you some insight or some advice that will help. But...

Filing for divorce impacts your life in virtually every way you can imagine. You are splitting up your assets, may be moving, must share custody and take other steps that disrupt your “normal.” With so much going on, it’s easy to overlook some important financial...

Like most families, you have probably welcomed one or more pets into your home over the years. You love them and care for them. If divorce enters the picture, you might believe you can get pet custody as you would child custody. Pets are generally considered property...

Divorce, by its very nature, is an emotional undertaking. During those difficult times, it is natural to want a shoulder you can lean on or friends you can share your frustrations with and, perhaps, seek advice from.  Social media (Facebook, TikTok, Twitter or...

When you go through a divorce, it may get contentious. Some of this contention may center on money, or it may just be an emotional component of the divorce. Either way, this may influence your spouse to attempt to hide assets. Their goal in doing this is simply to...

It's very clear that money doesn't prevent divorce, and all you have to do is look at celebrity divorce stories. Some of the richest people in the world have gotten divorced. This is worth pointing out because financial troubles are often blamed for your everyday...

As a general rule, divorce has been progressively becoming less common. It was very uncommon 50 years ago, but then no-fault divorce laws came on the books. These caused a quick spike in divorce rates as they became easier to obtain. But, since that time, the rate has...

You're excited to get married. You and your significant other have been engaged for months or maybe over a year. You've been planning the wedding and planning your life together after you get married. But then you start thinking about the financial realities of...