Accepting the reality that a marriage is no longer working can be a daunting prospect for anybody. At times, this realization can set in not long after the wedding day. In other scenarios, couples can grow apart when their children have reached adulthood. Finding...
When a couple decides to end their marriage, one of the items the court may rule on is spousal support. Also known as alimony, spousal support is a payment made by one party to the other when a couple divorces. In North Dakota, spousal support can be terminated on a...
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...
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. ...
TV dramas would be boring if all the divorcing characters worked together to end their marriage. Yet, when it comes to real life, boring is better. You can do without the intrigue, suspicion and expensive court cases so often shown on the screen. Collaborating rather...
If you married someone who is living with Asperger’s syndrome, you may now have reached a point where their actions or unique challenges no longer align with your goals in your marriage. Although Asperger’s syndrome is considered to be a high-functioning form of...
No one marries with the expectation that their marriage will end in divorce. This is particularly the case with individuals of means. Many complications arise the more assets a couple has and the more diversified they are. There is also the potential for notoriety....
