No-fault divorce hasn’t always been possible in the United States. It started back in 1969 in California, and it has now spread across the country. There are still states where you can declare fault if you want to, but you typically don’t need to have a reason to get...
In many cases, the turmoil associated with divorce is caused by the asset division process and trying to figure out who gets what. Pensions and retirement plans are often critical assets both parties target during a divorce. However, some issues may arise with these...
You’d like to get divorced, and you get the sense that your spouse may feel a bit blindsided. You know that they don’t approve of divorce in a general sense, and you imagine that they’re happy with the relationship – even though you clearly are not. You may want to...
You might have been married for 30 years or so, but that does not mean a divorce is out of the question. These days more couples are getting divorced in their 50s than any other age group. A report from the U.S Census Department in 2021 indicates that 34.9% of couples...
Most people don’t think that they’re ever going to have to go through a divorce. They believe that they will resolve their issues with their spouse and stay married despite bad times. Unfortunately, that’s not always how things work out. If your spouse has decided to...
Even if you have a prenuptial agreement, do not assume that it is valid. You may end up facing divorce and learn that your prenup isn't going to hold up, and that means you're not going to get the protections that you assumed it would offer you. It can be helpful to...
Children who are learning to live between two homes after their parents divorce may have trouble adjusting to the new way of life. The parent who moves out of the home that the children have been living in might soon realize that they need to help the children feel...
Once you decide to divorce, you have a lot to work out. If you let the pressure get to you, you could make mistakes you will regret. Divorce can be frustrating, especially if your spouse is telling lies about you. Yet, you need to control your reactions. If your...
If your spouse files for divorce without warning you first, it will leave you at a disadvantage. You may be so shocked that you spend the next few months in a haze. Meanwhile, your spouse is busy working out how to get a favorable deal. Understanding the early...
The divorce process can be stressful, particularly when it comes to the division of assets, property and debt obligations. The manner in which debts are allocated after divorce can have a significant impact on a person for many years. The state of Florida adopts the...
