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Going through a divorce can affect you in many ways, from being mentally taxing to socially stressful, but the most tangible effect that a divorce can have on you is financial. Many couples who have gone through a divorce find themselves in financial straits when transitioning from a two-income household where both partners share in paying the bills to having…

Going through a divorce can stress anyone: you may be unsure of what comes next for you in life and that can be overwhelming. Equally burdensome is your financial situation as your marital status is changed. You want to take every possible step to ensure that your money is kept safe, allowing you to easily transition to your post-marriage life….

When a “high-asset” couple divorces, the process to determine which spouse gets certain assets can be complicated. This is especially true for those who own multiple properties. Much depends on whether these assets are considered separate are community property—a distinction that is often a cause of disagreement for many couples. What Is a High-Asset Divorce? A high-asset divorce is when…

Although divorce can be an emotionally difficult time, there are always factors that can exacerbate it. Custody, savings, and property, to name a few, present common obstacles that have to be hurdled before a breath can be taken and healing begins. Business owners experience an added element that is often disheartening and financially debilitating. What to do with your business…

When marriages and other relationships fail, one parent might try to drive a wedge between any children and the other parent. Such abuse can alienate a parent and turn a child against a mother or father. Parental alienation is unhealthy for the targeted parent as well as the child or children. It creates mental and emotional conflict with children, and…

There is no doubt about it: divorce can be messy. In particular, the battle over child support can bring both unforeseen financial difficulty and emotional hardship. Seldom does a divorce work out more favorably in a financial sense for one or both parties than when the situation was two parents, one household. Too often in a divorce, both parents are…

When you are putting money into your 401(k) retirement savings plan, you are planning for your future, and you do not want anything to disrupt that future. While you may see that plan as a future nest egg for you and your spouse, things may not always work out with them, and you want to be sure that you protect…

Domestic violence is unfortunately all too common, and it comes in many forms. Some people may even experience domestic violence without knowing it. If domestic violence is affecting you and your family, it is crucial that you understand you and your child have rights, especially if you choose to pursue divorce. Read on to learn more about those rights. What…

Divorce is a deeply personal matter. Whether you and your spouse were married a short time, or you have built a life and family together, ending a marriage is one of the most personally challenging times in your life. Going back to work after such a life-changing experience is never easy, especially if you have not been working for a…

While the divorce rate for younger couples has started to decline, the rate of divorce for people in the latter portion of their lives is on the rise. In the United States, middle-aged people and beyond are divorcing at higher rates than they were 30 years ago. People over the age of 50, for instance, are divorcing at twice the…