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...
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Divorce is challenging even when no children are involved
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...
What is a gray divorce?
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...
Will you have to pay spousal support if you earn more?
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...
2 tips for getting your finances together after a divorce
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...
Dividing consolidated student loans in divorce
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...
Your children can thrive after divorce
Generally, there is no such thing as a divorce without some complications. All parties to the process will find it difficult at times. However, if you chose to take this path, you likely did it with good reason. As a parent, you will have also had the best interests...
Tips to protect your kids during your divorce
Getting a divorce is a stressful time for everyone. Asset division, child support determinations, alimony negotiations, and child custody agreements can be extremely difficult subjects for everyone to deal with. While spouses may feel a large sense of relief to have...
Divorce month is here. Are you ready?
At the beginning of the new year, people are often thinking about changes they can make. Many of them want to lose weight, pursue hobbies or get a new job. They have goals and resolutions, and they want to turn their lives into what they've always envisioned. For a...
Gray divorce could impact your retirement plans
Generally speaking, gray divorce refers to those who are 50 years old and older when they decide to end their marriages. This type of divorce later in life can present some unique challenges. For one thing, individuals involved in grey divorces are usually close to...