Getting married is such a milestone event that many weeks and months typically go into planning the occasion. However, a failure to prepare for the possibility that a marriage does not work out could put your business interests at risk. Often, prenuptial agreements...
You may already think of your stepchildren as your own kids. It doesn't take long for someone who is legally part of your family to become a meaningful part of your life. You may even help provide for your stepchild and want to support them later in life, such as when...
Traditional–or contested–divorce is quite similar to a lawsuit. You and your ex are the parties. Both of you hire attorneys who file documents with the court. The parties try to negotiate a settlement, but if talks break down, you will have court hearings and present...
Some people will wait until their children head off to college to think about divorce. Others, concerned about affording college for their kids, may wait even longer. Some people considering a gray divorce have wanted their independence for years but stayed married...
Sometimes, divorce is the best way out for a couple in a never-ending conflict. However, the children may not see things from that perspective, and it might bear down on them psychologically. It is definitely a tough time for the kids, as much as it is for the...
The process of getting married often requires careful planning and takes up much of the focus of both spouses. However, spouses often fail to plan for the event that their marriage does not work out. Frequently, planning for the possible breakdown of a marriage can be...
Women's wages are slowly catching up to men's -- and, sometimes, exceeding them. If you take a look at the latest data published by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) just last month, it shows that women in some sectors earn just as much...
There is often talk about parents who manipulate their children after a divorce. The parents may get the children to agree to live with them by giving them something they want or to say negative things about the other parent because of promises of going on vacation or...
When you go into divorce proceedings expecting a messy battle, that is likely exactly what you will get. People filing for divorce can become their own worst enemies when they establish unrealistic expectations, demand extreme concessions and turn their divorce into a...
For parents, ending a marriage can be an overwhelming experience. Not only must they divide the financial strength of one household into two, but they worry about how the new living arrangements will impact the child and the child’s relationship with both parents....
