Divorce

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...

Some divorcing couples have accumulated large and valuable collections of artwork, antiques, rare books or other collectibles. These collections can have significant financial as well as sentimental value. They may represent years of scouring galleries, antique stores...

Making the decision to file for divorce could be one of the hardest decisions you will have to make. With all difficult decisions, it's often easier to simply ignore the issues and delay the decision so that you will not have to face the harsh reality. However, after...

It’s almost tax season, and with this time of year, many people ask if it’s the right time to divorce. If you do decide to divorce now, the good news is that your taxes may not be impacted right away. However, the taxes that you file in 2022 could be. A divorce or...

If your spouse has a pension that they’re not yet receiving -- simply because they are still working -- it’s all too easy to forget about it when you’re going to get divorced. You look at the assets you see frequently and consider investments and other accounts that...