As you go through a divorce, you and your spouse have to decide how to divide custody of the children. At the same time, you have to split up all of the assets that you own. You’re essentially just dividing your lives together, and this can be somewhat complicated to...
People who are going through a divorce probably want to have a peaceful experience. This is sometimes possible, especially when both parties agree to keep things amicable. A peaceful divorce can help you start your new life with less stress. If you have children,...
Ideally, a couple should fairly split the assets and property acquired during the marriage, otherwise known as marital assets, upon divorce. However, it is not always the case. Not everyone comes to the property division table with good intentions. Your spouse may be...
Too many Americans do not have an estate plan. In fact, two out of every three people in this country do not have an estate plan at all. One of the biggest factors keeping people from creating an estate plan is not knowing what they should include in it. To help you...
If you’re divorcing when your child is in their teens, you might not be as concerned about how they’ll deal with it as you would have been if they were younger. They probably have friends whose parents are divorced. However, depending on what they’ve heard from those...
The reality of life is that marriages do not always work out. Some unions fail, even when they initially seemed so promising. It is why you should stay ahead of the situation and avoid being caught flat-footed. A prenuptial agreement can help you plan for such...
If you’re preparing to divorce, it may seem like you’ve got a to-do list a mile long. Don’t forget to include updating your estate plan on that list. While the thought of dealing with any more documents and legal matters may be understandably unpleasant, you don’t...
There are many people who feel uncomfortable with the very concept of powers of attorney. These estate planning documents allow testators to name another party to manage their affairs while they are still alive. Powers of attorney take effect in the event of someone's...
Going through a divorce is a stressful and frustrating process for many people. Due to the impact of this life change, some people turn to social media to seek support from friends and family. Unfortunately, posting on social media during a divorce may cause more...
Over the course of a year, you can identify certain times when divorce cases spike. For example, one of these times is at the beginning of every year, in January. This is largely due to the fact that couples don't like to get divorced in December or November because...