Divorce

Divorce proceedings require that people separate their finances. That process usually involves a carefully-negotiated division of assets and spouses sharing responsibility for certain debts. Financial obligations frequently become points of contention during divorce...

High-stress jobs can adversely affect couples’ marriages, both the National Center for Family & Marriage Research and the U.S. Census Bureau concluded. In fact, for some professions, the divorce rates exceed half of all marriages. Below are the top five...

College has become significantly more expensive over time. While students years ago could pay their own way through college, student loans have become necessary for the vast majority of college students. Thankfully, student loans are readily accessible even to young...

The thought of breaking the news of divorce to a spouse can be an overwhelming one to have. This news can be met by intense emotions, resistance and even the instinct to seek revenge. While there is no perfect way to break the news, the timing of the conversation can...

January is often referred to as “Divorce Month” due to a noticeable rise in divorce filings that occur at the start of the new year. (Of course, some couples “simply” decide to divorce in January, but may not get around to formally filing for divorce until February or...

Divorce can cost tens of thousands of dollars. In high-asset cases, it can cost much more than this.  Divorce is stressful enough without getting into financial trouble. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to keep the costs down. Here are a few things to...

Even when you and your ex are cordial toward one another, divorce is a challenging undertaking. The situation becomes even more complex if you’re divorcing someone who has narcissistic tendencies.  A person who’s narcissistic has an over-inflated sense of...

In many cases, couples who are getting divorced will sell their house. In some instances, one spouse will take over as the sole owner, which may require them to refinance the mortgage. This is all done as part of property division. However, in other cases, couples may...

Separating commingled finances is often one of the biggest challenges when married couples divorce. After years of sharing income, assets and debts, they have to divide their property and also their financial obligations. Sometimes, there is overlap because their...

For many people, securing a fair economic outcome is a top priority in any pending divorce case. They want to hold their spouse accountable and to obtain the resources necessary to rebuild their life after the divorce. Unfortunately, some people don't play fair when...