Marital therapy can help couples get over some rough spots – but it’s not a cure-all. There are many causes for a marriage to start crumbling. Therapy is a good start, but it won’t overcome every problem If you are seeking marriage therapy then you should know the...
Divorce
PTSD after a divorce exists
One of the plus sides of getting a divorce is knowing you’ll be free to be yourself again. This may wash over you with a wave of relief, especially when leaving an abusive relationship. You may not realize, however, that abusive relationships tend to have lasting...
Divorcing parents need to consider the effect on taxes
Getting a satisfactory financial outcome in a divorce is about much more than pitting your wants and needs against your spouse's. If you are a parent, there are specific tax-related issues you need to consider. Understanding them can benefit you and your children...
Money matters in both marriage and divorce
Many people set a new year’s resolution to control their finances better. Planning to spend less and save more is commendable. Yet, if you are married, your finances are not entirely under your control, and if your spouse has no such desire, then your best efforts...
3 benefits of drafting a postnuptial agreement with your spouse
Marital agreements are documents that spouses or engaged couples execute to protect themselves and guide their relationships. Most people know about prenuptial agreements, but fewer people are familiar with postnuptial agreements. These documents largely perform the...
Financial stress causes divorce at any tax bracket
You have likely heard that one of the top reasons for divorce is financial stress. When most people hear this, they think of a young married couple that can’t pay their bills, perhaps because one person can’t hold down a job. It’s natural, they think, that this type...
Is it wise to ask for alimony as a lump sum?
You’re a stay-at-home parent, as you have been for the last 10 years. When you and your spouse decided to have children, you also decided that your spouse could continue working to grow their business and you would quit your career to care for the kids. Over the last...
Mediation may be an option in your high net worth divorce
Divorce mediation is quickly becoming one of the most effective ways to end a marriage. Mediation is a collaborative process, which means that spouses can work together to overcome disputes that often delay a divorce. For most couples, this is a far better alternative...
Can you buy your spouse out of your business during divorce?
You decided that you wanted to divorce your spouse because they weren’t helping make your marriage better. You often found that you disagreed, and you got tired of all the conflict. Being in the position you are now, you’re concerned that your spouse will try to get...
Handling the family business in a divorce
Building and growing a company while you’re married can be a great source of joy and pride for a couple, but that same company might become a source of contention if the couple splits up. For some, trying to determine what to do with a family business is one of the...