If you have recently had to accept that your marriage is over, this has likely been a very difficult time for you. The sense of certainty and predictability in our lives is often a very important pillar: We tend to have a vision of how the next decades of our life...
When couples think about dividing up their marital property, they usually focus on splitting the assets -- no matter how small or extensive those may be. Figuring out what to do with the marital debts, however, can be equally important. If you overlook this aspect of...
If you’re going through a divorce and have children or significant property to consider, then you may be extremely stressed. You could feel exhausted or frustrated by the entire situation. That’s reasonable, and it is understandable that you feel that way. While you...
It's never easy to find your "new normal" after a divorce -- but that process gets even more complicated when you and your spouse operate the family business together. What can you do about the business? One option is to keep it open and continue to run it together....
You may have heard that divorce rates have actually fallen over the last few decades. This is true. There was a surge in divorce when no-fault divorce laws began, but the numbers did not continue to rise. They have been falling ever since. Some have said that current...
Going through a divorce can change the way people behave. You may find that your divorcing spouse becomes much more angry, bitter and defensive, especially when you disagree. It can be difficult to keep the peace when there are clear tensions between the two of you,...
Going through a divorce has always been difficult, but the proliferation of social media has made it that much worse. Constant digital contact and social posting can make it harder than ever for two people to gracefully separate from one another. Social media can...
You are sick and tired of arguing over every little thing with your spouse. In fact, you have come to the conclusion that you want to get a divorce. All you need to do is tell them the marriage is over. So, when should you tell them you plan on filing for divorce?...
When going through a divorce, your location in the country should be taken into consideration. All states in the U.S. have their own set of laws in place that dictates details such as the grounds for filing for divorce and how things such as marital assets are...
You’ve made the decision to divorce. Now, you just have to go through with it. What’s the biggest thing stopping you? Right now, it may be the upcoming holiday season. A lot of unhappily married couples face a tough decision at this time of year. They either have to...
