Some people blame financial stress for ending their marriage, and they essentially think that they would’ve stayed married if they were wealthier. Maybe they lost their job and couldn’t make ends meet, so their spouse left them to seek a new relationship. This seems...
A high-stakes divorce involving significant assets, complex financial portfolios and high-value interests demands careful planning and attention to detail. The outcome can have profound ramifications on your financial future and personal well-being. Here are some key...
Divorcing someone who’s been diagnosed as narcissistic, or who has narcissistic tendencies, can be an emotionally draining experience. These individuals are manipulative and self-centered. They can’t empathize with others and generally only think about what’s easiest...
It used to be relatively uncommon for couples to live together before marriage. Even in 2002, for example, 60% of couples polled had ever been married, while only 54% had ever cohabitated. If you continue through the decades, you'll find a similar trend, with...
There are certainly some advantages to mediating a divorce. It can be faster and cheaper. It can streamline the process. It also gives you a bit more control over your divorce because you get to make the decisions. While making these decisions, communication is the...
A divorce inevitably causes significant changes to someone's daily life and overall lifestyle. Depending on someone's circumstances, the impact of a divorce could last far longer in some cases than others. For example, some people remain married for decades. During...
When two people get divorced, if they have children, then they have to figure out how to split up custody after the divorce. Some couples are able to do this amicably and settle on an arrangement themselves. Others need to turn to the court, which can issue a custody...
When people get married, they intend for their unions to be lifelong. However, things do not always go as planned, and divorces occur. If there are children, matters become even more complicated. If you and your spouse are divorcing and you are parents, there are some...
A lot of divorces get out of hand and become nasty, damaging, prolonged and expensive. This is not ideal for anyone, and, especially if you share children, it is better to do what you can to avoid this. As co-parents, you will need to continue seeing and working with...
A prenuptial agreement can set up financial expectations for you and your future spouse. It can contain information about who will get specific assets if you go through a divorce. Some prenups also cover the assignment of debts that originated before a marriage....