The residence where a married couple lives may add significantly to their overall personal wealth. For many families, a home is their most valuable asset. They may invest a significant portion of their income into maintaining the home. They may expect to use that...
Divorce
How to co-parent after a high-conflict divorce
Co-parenting can be challenging, especially when there are disagreements or constant conflict between the parents. Many parents still choose to co-parent because of the benefits it provides the children: stability, consistency, less change and active participation...
How do people hide assets during divorce?
Hiding assets during a divorce is generally illegal. Divorce proceedings require honesty, transparency and full financial disclosure to ensure a fair division of assets and liabilities. Unfortunately, this reality does not stop everyone from trying to hide assets so...
3 signs divorce could be on the horizon
Nearly every marriage contains some level of uncertainty. Many spouses find themselves on high alert for signs of infidelity, hidden assets or impending divorce. While this might seem like an unhealthy attitude, many experts suggest that, even subconsciously, numerous...
Who will make medical decisions for your children after divorce?
Parents have to constantly make important decisions on behalf of their children. You decide where your child goes to school and what religion they follow. Parents also have to make crucial decisions about health care. You and the other parent must decide whether your...
Dealing with others’ judgment at divorce
To some extent, we are conditioned to care about what other people think of us. We generally want to be liked, looked up to, admired and even envied. That's why many of us try to paint a rosy picture of our lives to our friends, acquaintances and followers on social...
4 types of assets to consider in a divorce
If you’re going to begin working on your divorce, then there are a few different assets you’ll want to remember to include in your negotiations. Splitting these assets is important, because you want to get your fair share. While there are dozens of kinds of assets you...
How do I make the decision to divorce?
Even in the most unhappy or toxic circumstances, there can be a feeling of comfort and safety. We're all programmed to seek out stability and predictability, so if a person is in a marriage that is loveless but functional, they may be inclined to stay, even though...
How does a criminal conviction affect your divorce?
When you married your spouse, you likely vowed to support him or her for better or worse. You probably said nothing, though, about sticking with your partner after he or she commits a crime. Still, you likely want to know how a criminal conviction may affect your...
Take the stress out of property division with smart planning
When you are facing a divorce, the prospect of property division probably seems daunting, and you wonder how you will manage. However, with advance planning and a commonsense approach, you can get through the property division phase of the divorce with less stress and...