Divorce

Divorce is typically devastating and challenging regardless of the issues that led to the end of a once-loving relationship. But, in most cases, spouses try to make the process less painful, time-consuming and expensive. Statistics show that fewer than 10% of divorces...

Will you be able to continue the lifestyle you have long grown accustomed to after a divorce? This is a question that surfaces in many high-asset divorce cases. Granted, your standard of living will change to a point. Also, you will have to adapt and adjust. Some of...

The financial aspect of divorce worries you. But you must set the stage for a breakaway that establishes your own financial identity. Although you wonder how you can cope with money matters upon separating from your spouse, understand that it can be done with careful...

So many reasons exist for couples seeking divorce. They may range from financial and marital infidelity to domestic abuse, constant arguing and health problems. When you got married, you knew everything would not be perfect, but, in time the differences between you...

When spouses work together and own a business together, they see each other much more often than the typical couple. They have built that business through dedication and many sacrifices, while facing plenty of ups and downs. But, in some cases, those downs become too...

You knew the criticism would surface eventually after the divorce. Still, when you heard it from your child as he blurted out, “You’re a bad parent! You broke up the family!” it was too much. You knew exactly where your child learned that from. When a parent...

Too often, people hear about the downside of divorce. However, one must not forget that benefits emerge as well. The upsides are many and greatly highlight self-worth, confidence, happiness and striving for better things. You may have suffered a few losses through...

Divorcing couples must understand that many things in their lives will change, while other matters need prompt attention. Among the latter is addressing tax-related matters. Just how does a divorce affect your taxes? By understanding the tax issues that come with...

A pending divorce can bring out poor decision-making that, sometimes, may be influenced by vengeful behavior. The anger and frustration that may arrive with newly served divorce papers should be held in check as best as possible. Granted, for some people, that may...

It is a decision that you thought long and hard about. You want to divorce your spouse. While many questions swirl inside your head, you ponder them carefully and wonder how to answer them while moving forward. One such question: How will I pay for my divorce? In...