Divorce

Are you close to becoming an empty nester? Maybe one of your children is already in college, and the other is a senior in high school. You have spent two decades being a parent, but that is all going to change dramatically next year. You are going to become an empty...

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...

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...

If you were the breadwinner during your marriage, you’ll likely be required to pay spousal support after you divorce, especially if your spouse sacrificed their career to serve as a homemaker or is unable to work due to a disability. Your legal team – and the courts,...

You tell your spouse that you’re thinking about divorce, and they inform you that they are “never” getting divorced. They say they won’t go along with it, and that’s when you know that this isn’t going to be an amicable process. It is going to be contested. You move...

Maybe you realized that the marriage was a mistake by the wedding reception – or maybe it took a few months. Either way, you have yet to make your first anniversary and you already want out. Is your situation unusual? Not at all. While there are no exact figures on...

A prenuptial agreement allows couples to discuss certain outcomes before they get married. They can consider what would happen to their assets if they get divorced. This helps them to define ownership percentages or decide how to split up financial accounts. People...

If you are divorcing, you will each need to present the court with a complete list of your assets. Being honest here is crucial to ensure a fair split in accordance with state laws. Unfortunately, some spouses do not behave fairly, and attempt to conceal assets from...

If you have decided to end your marriage, you should expect to deal with the technical requirements of a divorce. Before filing for one, you have a handful of things to consider, one of which is the residency requirement of your state. Under Massachusetts laws, at...