The anticipation let alone the reality of the holidays often contribute to a great deal of stress for people. For marriages already under strain, a holiday season may put an end to any hopes of moving forward together. Many spouses make the choice to part ways when...
When a spouse wants to surprise a partner with a special gift, he or she might try to hide the purchase until after giving the gift. Most people would agree this falls into an acceptable realm of hiding purchases. However, other situations involving hidden purchases,...
A prenuptial agreement, or prenup, is a private agreement between you and your partner that sets forth a fair plan for property division, alimony payments, debt obligations and other estate planning concerns should you end up separating. If you are preparing for your...
If a divorce dissolves, you could potentially lose all of your assets. A prenuptial agreement serves as a protective document. If you accumulate separate property, you can keep it even after a divorce. The way to make sure that your prenup is valid, you need to...
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...
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...
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...
Sometimes, college applicants feel that they must clear several obstacles to secure financial aid. Applicants with divorced parents have additional hurdles to conquer. Divorced parents should see what U.S. News & World Report says about navigating the financial...
