Divorce

Before you get married and combine your finances and lives, one of the things that you and your spouse may want to consider is putting together a prenuptial agreement. A prenuptial agreement is an agreement you enter into prior to marriage that details out what the...

One reason women file for divorce is to gain equality. While some couples do retain equal status in marriage, for others, the woman sacrifices her career and independence to raise the children and support her husband. Yet, a recent survey shows that even divorce can...

Getting divorced in South Carolina or anyplace else in the nation can be emotionally, physically and financially draining. You may feel like your whole life has been turned upside down, at least for a while – and in many ways, it has. The existence you previously...

Money is often a major issue in modern divorces. Spouses might divorce over financial disagreements or fight bitterly over the assets that they value the most. Sometimes, one spouse needs to ask for money from the other spouse to cover their basic living expenses both...

Despite old fears that divorce would become vastly more common due to the use of no-fault divorce laws, the stats actually show that divorce rates have declined for most age groups. Some of this is just due to the fact that couples live together more often without...

One of the most important aspects of a divorce is the division of any marital property. A mistake in that area isn't just problematic -- it can spell disaster for your financial future. If you're about to enter negotiations with your spouse regarding the division of...

Divorce can be difficult for the children in the family, especially if their parents become emotional and contentious. Other times, divorce can be particularly stressful if it involves substance abuse or domestic violence situations. Parents can get so wrapped up in...

While mulling over the idea of a divorce, people often worry that they’re going to regret it. After all, this isn’t something you can take back. Just mentioning it to your spouse might mean that the relationship is essentially over. Very few couples get remarried...

Everyone has the right to privacy, safety and the feeling of security. If you have recently been through a break-up or had an argument with someone with whom you used to live, they may be acting in unpredictable ways because they are angry or because they want to get...

As most of our readers likely know, spousal support (alimony) payments stopped being deductible for the payer for any divorces finalized after 2018. They’re no longer taxable for the payee as income, either. Those were just two of many changes included in the Tax Cuts...