There is no way around it. Divorce can be simply miserable—even if you were the one who asked for it. If you have children, they are also suffering, and from something that is not even their fault. While there is no getting around the pain of the situation, the way you approach this tough process can eventually make all the…
Divorce is such a complex process for some couples that the assistance of experts is essential. Of course, every divorcing individual will need a legal expert on their side to protect their interests and to negotiate a divorce settlement. But here are some other experts that you may not have realized could help you. One of these experts could be…
You may be looking into do-it-yourself options when it comes to divorce, but is it worth the cost in the long run? In most cases, no. Not only can a cheap DIY divorce lead to ghastly errors, but having an experience lawyer on your side can mean quickly achieving the divorce settlement that you deserve. There are several reasons why…
What exactly does a prenuptial agreement do? For one thing, a prenuptial agreement does not have to mean that you are already thinking about the possibility of a divorce. It actually can include stipulations about your finances during the marriage. Of course, it is also a precaution, a way of outlining how property division would work if there should ever…
Many couples get blindsided by divorce. After all, when people get married, they certainly are not planning for to be separated one day. So when someone does face divorce, they may not be as prepared as they would like to be. You can find answers for your specific case with an experienced divorce lawyer. In the meantime, you may find…
Perhaps you were not a model parent before, but now as you face a divorce, you want to be a better parent for your child. There are ways to improve your chances of still being awarded visitation rights, or even some custody, but do not be surprised if this does not happen initially. It will take time to prove to…
The top reason given for a divorce is no longer infidelity. It is unreasonable behavior. That is what a new U.K. study claims. The Co-operative Legal Services looked over data for the past several decades, examining the information from more than 5 million divorces in the U.K. since the 1970s. According to their findings, infidelity was the reason for 29…
Property division is one of the complex and stressful aspects of a divorce. It can be a time consuming process to merely assess which property is separate and which is marital. Probably the most consuming asset of all, emotionally and financially, is the house. If you are looking at a divorce and are worried about your financial future, your biggest…
As more and more couples get divorced in midlife, more and more people are being faced with concerns about how this divorce will affect their retirement plans. According to an ING U.S. study, divorcees are much more apprehensive about affording retirement than are married couples. The study also found that women who divorced ended up with $34,000 less than divorced…
Dividing property is a difficult enough endeavor. It can take a lot of time to decide what marital property or divisible property is, and what assets and debts are separate property. The process is even harder when you and your spouse cannot find all the pertinent information. Worse still is when a spouse tries to conceal financial information in order…