You might never want to see or hear from the person you are divorcing again. Yet, while the divorce is still ongoing, it could pay to take an interest in what they post on their social media accounts. Even if your spouse blocks you, one of your friends may still be...
The days when your child goes from your house to the other parent’s home or vice versa can be emotionally difficult for the child. Many times, they are sad about leaving one parent but glad to get to spend time with the other one. For some children, the problem that...
When many people discuss the topic of divorce, they immediately consider the impact the new family structure will have on the children. While children of divorce face a dramatic change to their daily lives, a divorcing couple without children still must undertake a...
Many people become legal parents at the birth of their child. Mothers automatically have their names included on birth certificates, as do married fathers. Unmarried fathers can fill out special paperwork with the mother or go through special court proceedings to have...
You married your college sweetheart 25 years ago. You both had big plans and were hoping for the fairytale ending. Now, in your 50s, you are unhappy and you’re considering divorcing your spouse. When people in their 50s and 60s get divorced after many years of...
When you get a divorce, one of the things you may be worried about is if you’ll have to pay spousal support to your ex. If you’re the higher earner, there is a risk that you could be asked to pay support, but that’s not always going to be the case. If you do earn...
Divorce is a tough undertaking, both financially and emotionally. The divorce process is always filled with uncertainty. What will the divorce mean for your family? How about your children? Because no two divorce cases are the same. A divorce, especially a contested...
When divorced parents navigate the legal process, they must negotiate compromises regarding property division, debt responsibility, support and a parenting plan. Unfortunately, many aspects of post-divorce life come as an unexpected challenge. One pleasant...
When most couples divorce, they take their student loan debt with them because the loans were taken out before they were married and are solely in their name. However, some couples are joint signers on student loans. This can happen for a variety of reasons. Maybe one...
Divorcing spouses are not always honest with each other about their assets. One of the latest places people have found to hide money from each other is cryptocurrency. Secrecy and restricted access are two of cryptocurrency’s biggest selling points. That makes it the...
