We often discuss the financial and emotional tolls that divorce -- or any family legal battle -- can take on a person. Between the complexities of the legal system and incredible strain that comes with such an important life event, a person often walks away from a divorce with scars and emotional injuries that need time to heal.
3 ways divorce can take a toll on your body
Why divorce can take more time than you think
When people read about a celebrity divorce or talk to their friends who are going through a divorce, there can be the expectation that a divorce is a single event: you file the paperwork and the divorce is granted. However, in reality, a divorce can take longer than you anticipate because it requires much more than signing some documents.
What factors do courts consider when determining alimony?
If you are divorcing in Massachusetts, you could very well be expecting to receive or pay some amount of spousal support, or alimony. However, it is important to understand that there is no guarantee that the courts will award alimony in any individual case. And while spousal support is not reserved for only affluent or high-profile couples, people don't always wind up with an order for alimony.
What happens to my engagement ring in the event of a divorce?
If you are getting divorced, there are many obstacles that can stand between you and the equitable division of your assets.
