Divorce

Most people recognize a prenuptial or prenup agreement as a form of protection if a marriage does not work out. But sometimes, people do not know what actually happens to the agreement after a couple calls it quits. What role does a prenup play during divorce...

You're divorcing and have children. Eventually, your children will know about your divorce. You may wonder if it’s better for your children to learn about divorce sooner or later.  Talking about divorce to your children is a difficult decision to make. Some people...

Divorce can happen at any stage of your life, and in many cases, the reasons may be the same. However, particular ages can make divorce more likely for particular reasons and bring particular concerns. Here are some issues that different age groups need to consider:...

You and your spouse have decided that you are going to get divorced. Maybe it’s something that you’ve seen coming for months or even years. The two of you both have been discussing it and decided to move forward, although you haven’t yet told anyone about your plans....

Property division is one of the most contentious issues in a divorce. It gets even more complicated when there is no legally binding agreement on how a couple should divide marital assets, yet they cannot reach an agreement. In such cases, the court will decide what...

Divorce changes many things, including a couple's financial arrangements. For instance, one spouse may have been the family's breadwinner while the other played the role of homemaker. It explains the necessity of spousal support, also known as alimony. While many...

Informing your spouse of a divorce can be challenging. They may be aware of the irreconcilable issues in your marriage, but they may not expect divorce. You may have accepted that the marriage is not working before them. Accordingly, you will tell them about your...

When a couple decides to call it quits, one of the most important (and usually contentious) subjects they will have to address is the division of marital property. Oftentimes, money is a major trigger of most divorce cases. As such, it is not uncommon for the...

Divorce may be complex due to its formalities and parties having individual priorities and wishes. Further, besides being emotionally challenging, divorce has financial effects. However, you can manage this process when you are informed about the right moves to make. ...

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