Divorce

A certain political trend has potential consequences for couples who prefer to seek quicker, less complex no-fault divorces. A recent shift toward conservative policies at the state level has some state legislators attempting to do away with no-fault divorces....

When one spouse wants to get a divorce and the other does not, that person may try many different things to stop the divorce from taking place. They may simply attempt to talk their spouse out of it. They may propose other solutions, such as taking a temporary break...

In some ways, a gray divorce can be simple. That’s because this type of divorce refers to those who are 50 years old and older, and they often do not have children living at home any longer. Younger couples split up and spend a lot of their time determining things...

Navigating the intricacies of divorce is already a complicated situation. It becomes even more challenging if the two of you share a business. After all, it’s providing the income that both of you need. What are your options when both of you work together at a family...

Married couples invest a lot of their income each month toward mortgage payments and escrow account contributions. They may also set aside other funds for major projects, like a new roof or HVAC system. When couples that have invested in real property together decide...

Divorce under any given set of circumstances is tough. If you have children together, one of the toughest conversations you can ever have with them is about your divorce. This is especially true because divorce impacts children in a variety of ways.  Fortunately, you...

A business started during a marriage will typically be classified as marital property, which means that spouses will be required to report its value and add that value to their marital estate in order to appropriately divide their shared property. For those who...

Divorce rates can be a somewhat contentious subject. There are those who claim that divorce rates are constantly increasing and that divorce is becoming much more common in America. Others will say that it’s happening less than it used to, even with no-fault divorce...

Even when the decision to end a marriage is mutual, divorce is never a walk in the park. You may feel resentful following the end of your marriage. You may also be concerned about your children’s post-divorce living arrangements as well as your financial future....

If you are unsure about the future of your marriage, you may benefit from the experience of other couples. Research shows that there are several things most likely to result in a marriage ending. Here are some of them: You don’t look for the middle ground If you both...