Divorces are always more complex than people initially assume, especially when it comes to finances. Couples tend to compartmentalize their finances. One spouse may worry about retirement plans, savings and the like, while the other spouse takes care of credit cards, house payments and monthly expenses. As such, neither spouse may be fully prepared for […]
Family Law
Help Your Child Through Divorce
We’ve all heard about the studies that show how divorce can negatively affect children. Many couples let their anger and frustration define their approach to divorce, making the split hard for their child to cope with. According to the Huffington Post, the thing that divorced couple’s most regret about their separation is the impact that […]
3 Tips For Moving On
There are so many things to think about during a divorce. You’ll plan for living on your income alone, you’ll make arrangements for where you are going to live, and you’ll be busy separating your finances. You may be so busy, in fact, that you’ll fail to think about how different your day-to-day life will […]
Couple Fight Over Custody Of Dog
There are many decisions to be made during a divorce. Finances must be separated, custody of children must be assigned and property must be divided. When a divorce is contested, these issues are decided in court. Judges quickly realize that every divorce is unique because individuals place different amounts of value on different assets. One […]
About Divorce And Social Security
When long-term marriages come to an end, one or both spouses may be worried about retirement. If one spouse relied on the other for income, he or she may wonder if Social Security benefits will allow them to retire at all. Fortunately, spouses do have the ability to collect on an ex’s Social Security benefits, […]
Recovering From Divorce
Divorces are hard on people, especially when children are involved or when there are serious disputes. When you are considering a divorce, it is important to think about the recovery process and start to put yourself in a state of mind that will make it possible for you and your children to make a smooth […]
