Alimony is designed to keep divorce from forcing dependent spouses into poverty because they lack the means to provide adequately for themselves. In essence, it’s a type of financial support that an affluent spouse or ex-spouse must pay their dependent spouse or...
Those preparing for a divorce expect to part with a large sum to complete the process. Unfortunately, most do not understand the total costs associated with divorce litigation. Although you may feel ready to meet the financial challenges of ending a marriage, chances...
There’s often a lot of talk about divorce rates as if they are constantly going up, but the statistics paint a very different picture. Many times, people are still just referencing the rise in the divorce rate in the 1970s, which was sparked by no-fault divorce laws....
Just when you saw a glimpse of light at the end of your divorce journey, yet another dispute arose to delay ending your marriage. This time, you and your co-parent cannot agree on a child custody and parenting plan. A family court can work out your child custody...
If you and your soon-to-be-ex are among those people who use your credit card membership rewards the minute you have enough saved up for a small kitchen appliance or a new robe, you’re probably not worried about dividing them in the divorce. However, if you’ve been...
Older couples are becoming a more prominent demographic in marital dissolutions. Experts are using terms such as skyrocketing to describe the significant uptick. Referred to as "boomer" or "gray" divorce. Couples in their fifties, sixties, and even seventies, if not...
It is well understood that when their parents divorce, kids experience almost always suffer from increased stress. Even when kids understand that filing for divorce is the healthiest way forward for everyone involved, this situation is inherently tough for kids to...
Creating a parenting plan is one of the most crucial tasks for divorcing parents. In it, you will set out how to divide time with the children once you split. In most cases, you look to create a plan where you work together to raise the kids. Yet, working together...
If you and your spouse are in a position to resolve the legal side of your divorce amicably, there are a few things you should know about the asset division process. In a contentious divorce, a judge is called upon to resolve the differences between the two parties....
No two families have the exact same needs. It is important to honor your family’s unique needs when determining how your child custody arrangement will be structured in the wake of a romantic split with your child’s other parent. There are two primary considerations...
