Divorce

Retirement is a time when people slow down and appreciate their lives and families. Most adults will spend their entire working lives putting aside money so that they can retire comfortably. The more you and your ex have contributed toward retirement savings during...

As with any legal proceeding, it’s best to plan ahead. With a divorce, this may mean considering your options before your spouse has officially filed. Divorce can take months, and working on getting things in order not only speeds up the process but also helps you...

Divorce or separation can be one of the most stressful and emotionally draining experiences in life. When contemplating divorce -- or reeling from your spouse’s decision to end the marriage -- it is easy to pay more attention to the negatives. What was your...

You may feel that your marriage is over for any number of reasons ranging from discovering that your spouse took out a major loan without your approval to getting text messages from a stranger claiming that they’re cheating on you. Whatever the reason is for wanting...

As an older divorcing couple, you will spend a lot of time thinking about your assets. Yet, one thing of value you might overlook is the relationships you and your spouse have built up over your time together. If you divorce when your children are adults, you will not...

People often talk about trying to reduce their stress. This is often just for their own daily well-being, as it’s not enjoyable to live under constant stress.   But, as it turns out, stress could take a greater toll on your life than simply making you feel less happy...

Choosing to stay home to care for children or run the household is never an easy choice. It means not only forgoing a current stream of income, but also facing hardship and lower earning potential later if you try to go back to work. Leaving the workforce will usually...

Maybe you’ve seen enough facts and figures about divorce to know that it can be quite costly. After all, the average divorce now costs roughly $15,000. If that figure makes your eyes pop, take heart: You probably already anticipate many of the expenses that go into...

It's common for couples to go through a divorce when they have dependent children. This means that there is an added issue to navigate in their divorce: child custody and co-parenting. While these topics can come with complex issues and make the entire divorce process...

Going through a divorce does not only affect the two people breaking up. It can also have a huge effect on their loved ones, and in particular their children. If you have young children, you should make sure to put them first during this time by considering their...