It has always been a common choice for one spouse to prioritize the family over their career even in families where both spouses work. After all, childcare and similar professional services can be prohibitively expensive and may cost far more than the spouse would...
Divorce
Divorcing while the kids are in college: What to consider
While custody will no longer be an issue if you divorce when your children are over 18, you will still have concerns, and so will they. Many people rely on their parents to support them through college. If you have given your children this gift, they may be terrified...
Who is more likely to file for divorce, men or women?
In the United States, it is often said that half of all marriages end in divorce, so you can see that this is quite a common process. The fact that people no longer have to prove fault in order to get a divorce has really changed things so that divorce happens more...
A right of first refusal clause can give you more parenting time
When co-parents share time with their children after divorce, they may get more one-on-one time than they did when they were married. However, they still may never feel like they have enough time with their child – no matter how equitable the arrangement is. That’s...
How social media can impact your divorce
Having a social media account has become almost as routine as owning a cellphone. In fact, the two typically go hand in hand. Social media allows you to contact friends, build networks, keep up with the news and share your thoughts.. This all sounds great, but there...
2 financial mistakes to avoid when filing for divorce
Few people look forward to the divorce process. It takes time and money, and the situation's emotions can be challenging for everyone involved. While divorce may be inevitable for your situation, and you may want to just get it over with, you may make financial...
2 ways to address adultery issues in your divorce negotiations
Few marital situations cause as much contention and bad blood during divorce proceedings as adultery. Despite taking an oath to be faithful, some people simply cannot resist temptation. It is a devastating breach of trust to learn that your spouse has an extramarital...
Is the end of summer also the end of your marriage?
If your marriage has been troubled for a while, you may want to brace yourself: The end of summer is also typically the end of a lot of rocky marriages. Research has shown for a while now that there’s a sudden spike in new divorce filings every August. Why does this...
2 tips to make your divorce easier
The end of a marriage can be acrimonious, and dealing with each other may be incredibly challenging for you and your spouse alike. While fighting over every last thing may seem valid at the time, the question to ask yourselves is, will it seem like a good use of your...
What happens to gifts during a divorce?
When you and your spouse started the paperwork to get a divorce, one question you had in your mind was what you were going to be able to protect for yourself. Which of your assets would not be at risk upon divorcing? You’d received many gifts from your spouse over the...