Divorce

You and your spouse have been together for a number of years but it just isn’t working out. You get along for the most part but the romantic spark has gone. Divorce is on the horizon, and while you’re confident that you and your spouse can work stuff out, you’re...

Discovering that your spouse has cheated on you is shocking to say the least. Some people convince themselves that they can work on the relationship, while others immediately start planning to exit the marriage. For those who decide that divorce is the only viable...

Owning a family business can be a stressful yet rewarding undertaking. However, if the marriage comes to an end, a new level of stress can come up as far as the future of the business is concerned. One of the options you can explore is buying out your ex from the...

If you and your spouse have made it a point to share your wealth with causes and organizations as a couple, you may need to untangle some of your charitable commitments as you divorce. If you’ve simply written sizeable checks or purchased needed materials, you can...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...