Mediation does not work for every family. It generally requires both parties to agree to mediation and your spouse may choose to fight. If your spouse does remain committed to an amicable divorce and feels open to compromise, however, this may provide a good...
If the court determines that you should pay alimony or you volunteer to do so, you may need to purchase a life insurance policy. You may then need to name your ex as a beneficiary. If you already have life insurance in place with him or her named as a beneficiary, you...
The rules about assigning alimony leave a lot up to judges. They can often make decisions about how long you have to pay and how much based on what they learn about your marriage and financial situations. In the past, some judges would order permanent alimony or...
Property division is often one of the most contentious aspects of divorce, especially for business owners. If you and your spouse co-own a business, ending your marriage can be extremely complicated. Joint ownership does not necessarily mean equal ownership, and you...
One of the most challenging aspects of a divorce is dividing your assets and managing your finances so that after the divorce, you can continue to live a stable life. While you probably know it is essential to understand the complete financial picture when going into...
During a divorce, it is easy to focus on the sadness and anger. It is normal to feel bitter, but the hostility and resentment may consume all your positive feelings. Mayo Clinic warns that you can harm your present relationships and compromise your connections when...
In the vast majority of divorces, it is more advantageous to try and negotiate divorce terms and settle as compared to taking the divorce to court. Taking a divorce to court can be extremely expensive both in time and money, and often is very stressful. However, in...
You may have some personal possessions that you do not want to part with, and yet your upcoming divorce makes it possible or even likely that you will have to sell them off to split the value between yourself and your spouse. Still, it is possible to work out an...
If you or your soon-to-be ex-spouse has retirement accounts, you likely need to divide them as part of your divorce. For plans that fall under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, obtaining a qualified domestic relations order is essential. A QDRO is a court...
If you are going through a divorce in New Jersey, you may have concerns that your spouse will claim that you participated in a form of child abuse. He or she may make such claims with the intent of getting a settlement in his or her favor. If these claims are to hold...