Divorce

You can set the tone for the way a divorce is likely to proceed from the moment you announce that you’re ready to end your marriage. If you handle things well, you could end up with a relatively peaceful, non-combative divorce. Handle things badly, and you could be...

"Do-it-yourself divorces" have become a big thing in recent years -- but that's seldom a wise approach. Even if you have few assets and don't have any children, it's always wisest to protect your interests with a little legal assistance. There are times, however, when...

Prenuptial agreements have become commonplace, but they may not have been normal when you got married. You may also not have had many assets or situations that made you think a marital agreement was necessary for you and your spouse. Now, after years of marriage and...

If you never took much of an interest in the family finances, divorce is the time to start. Failing to understand your financial situation or leaving it in the hands of your spouse during a divorce is asking for trouble. Financial calculations to make when filing for...

Being married to a narcissist is a rough journey. You’ll learn how to work around their emotional outbursts and dramatic antics. For some, ending the marriage seems like a welcome event. Those individuals might quickly realize that divorcing doesn’t mean that they...

The older you are when your marriage ends, the higher the chances are that you have had time to amass wealth. Because the stakes are often higher when you part ways later in life, it is important that you take steps to protect your financial interests in a gray...

When preparing for a high-asset divorce, one of your biggest concerns will be how you split your assets. When you choose to do so can make a huge difference. The value of your marital assets is not static. If developers announce a new school or prestigious mall close...

You’ve talked to your spouse about divorce and you’re on the same page. Now, it’s time to turn your attention to the process itself. The more organized you are up front, the easier it is to make decisions that will benefit you in the long run. While some steps are...

Texas is a unique state in many ways -- and that includes the way that the laws address child custody. While mothers and fathers are generally given an equal shake when it comes to custody, there are a few things you should know going in to the process. The difference...

Divorce can easily turn in to a contentious battle between spouses, but it doesn't have to be an all-out fight. Especially if you have children or if you prioritize keeping your costs low, removing some of the contention and acrimony from your divorce proceedings can...