Divorce

People get divorced for all kinds of reasons. Some may feel like their relationship has fizzled out. Others may be dealing with financial stress or domestic violence and know that it’s time to walk away. It’s important to take care of your physical and emotional...

People who think of divorce often consider the financial impact that property division and the cost of the split will have on them. What some might not realize is that there are also tax matters that have to be considered when they go through a divorce. There are...

There has long been a myth that getting a prenuptial agreement means that you don’t trust your spouse or that they don’t trust you. For this reason, many people don’t talk about prenuptial agreements before they get married, even when doing so would be a good idea. If...

You decide that it's finally time to get a divorce. You go to your spouse and break the news, telling them that you would like to end the marriage because it's just not working out.  You expect your spouse to be sad or to try to convince you otherwise, but you don't...

The festive season may be a merry period for many, but it may not be the case for single and divorced parents. The holidays can give rise to anxieties and conflict, and feelings of loneliness may even creep in. In addition, financial pressure over the holidays is a...

Before you and your spouse get down to the business of your divorce, such as disclosing all of your assets and debts and beginning your negotiations for property division, child custody and support, it may be wise to think about getting a confidentiality agreement....

If you’re ready to go through a divorce, you might expect that you will only feel positive emotions during the process. The fact is that whether you want the divorce or not, you’re likely going to feel a range of emotions. Getting ready for these may help you to cope...

The divorce procedure can have a significant impact on an individual’s life, as well as the lives of their family. The process can be complicated and stressful, and you're bound to hear plenty of misinformation about how things work. As a result, it is important to...

One reason for divorce is that two people drift apart over time. This can be somewhat hard for people to deal with, as they anticipate major issues leading to the end of a marriage -- adultery, addiction, criminal activity, etc. They might not have ever thought that...

At one time, seeing an older married couple gave younger people hope that marriage could last forever. Fortunately, divorce is not on the table for many long-married couples. However, the divorce rate for older Americans is currently higher than it was in the past....