Children who have parents going through a divorce often feel uncertain about how things are going to go since they’ll live in two homes. It’s up to the parents to ensure that the kids have what they need. During the divorce, decisions about child custody will have to...
Some people look at a divorce as a personal failure. Others have religious reasons for wanting to avoid a divorce. It is common for only one spouse to really want a divorce and the other to want to try to work on the marriage. If you currently feel miserable in your...
Imagine what it would be like to win the North Dakota power ball lottery as a parent. You could buy your kids a massive home, send them to the most elite educational facilities and get them a brand-new car when they are old enough to drive. Even though you may plan to...
The changes that come with divorce can have a huge impact on the life of your children. They have to learn how to live in two homes while seeing each parent less than what they were accustomed to. Trying to help them through this process must be a priority for both...
For many people, divorce is frightening because they don't know what will happen. If they don't have a marital agreement with their spouse, then there are a lot of questions about what might happen to their house or other assets. If they have children, trying to...
If you are going through the divorce process, you might also be thinking about how alimony, also known as spousal support, will come into play. If you are making more money than your soon-to-be ex, you might be wondering how much the court will order you to pay. And...
You’ve been on the fence for a while about your marriage -- but you finally have some clarity. You want a divorce. Now, you have to decide if you’re going to wait until January to start the process. Why do so many people file for divorce in January? The first Monday...
In a divorce, there will always be times when it seems like you aren’t getting everything you want or need to move forward. Your spouse might be arguing that they want assets that you feel belong to you, or you might want something that they covet as well. There are...
Splitting up your property in a divorce is a challenging process. Some couples find it so overwhelming that they litigate and have a judge make the final decision. Other couples find ways to negotiate with one another and reach a settlement outside of court. ...
It is reasonable to assume that a wealthier parent is more likely to get custody of their kids. After all, being wealthy or well-off makes it appear that the parent has the money to support their children as well as a comfortable lifestyle. Being wealthy isn’t all it...
