Divorce can have a significant effect on anyone's financial future. However, women tend to be more likely to find themselves at a disadvantage than men. Some have been out of the workforce or only working part-time for many years while raising children. Therefore,...
Month: September 2015
Why is establishing credit necessary when you divorce?
Those of us who pay our bills on time often give little thought to our credit rating. However, if you're been married for a long time and your credit rating is tied to that of your spouse, this is something that could be a problem.When you get a divorce, it's...
Key practical questions to consider before a divorce
Everyone asks a multitude of questions before he or she makes the decision to end a marriage. Some are emotional ones, perhaps discussed in therapy -- either with or without your spouse. Others are very practical ones. They will likely be asked by your family law...
Divorced billionaire oil couple back in court over business deal
Just over a year ago, we told you about the divorce of billionaire oil magnate Harold Hamm from his wife Sue Ann. Many North Dakota residents know Hamm because of his investments in the Bakken oil field in our state.As with many high-asset divorces, the legal...
The art of apologizing to your kids for a divorce
Most parents who divorce feel some amount of guilt about the impact that the break-up is having or will have on their children. At one or more points in the process, they may feel the need to apologize to their kids. However the child custody agreement turns out, both...