Divorce

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

When it comes to the property division phase of a divorce, most people think of the family home as the most valuable asset. However, if you and your spouse own a business together, the focus changes. What will happen to the company you worked so hard to build during...

Divorce is rarely pleasant. After all, not only must you separate from the person you thought you would be with forever, but you may also face a potentially shaky financial future. If you want to improve your economic position, you may think about stashing away...

It's natural for married couples to have joint credit cards, co-sign on auto loans and otherwise mingle credit. Once you decide to divorce, however, untangling your financial lives can become complicated — and even more so if your spouse starts abusing credit lines or...