Getting divorced can have a significant impact on your retirement plan. Studies show that divorced men and women feel less financially prepared for retirement compared to married couples. In fact, a new study by ING U.S. found that divorced women have roughly $34,000 less in their retirement savings than divorced men. This is a serious issue that divorced women should
You may or may not have paid close attention to the state of your credit score during the course of your marriage. Regardless of whether or not you have in the past, it is critically important that you pay attention to it now that you are either seeking a divorce or have recently finalized one. As you begin to build
Prenuptial agreements used to be relatively taboo. They were often perceived as a safeguard against so-called “gold diggers” and were therefore avoided by couples who believed that their unions would withstand the tests of time. However, prenuptial agreements are now generally considered to be an intelligent legal tool used to both strengthen marriages and protect both parties in the event
While most everyone thinks that their marriage will last forever, statistics suggest otherwise. Indeed, the American Psychological Association, along with a host of other organizations, has determined the divorce rate here in the U.S. consistently hovers around 40 to 50 percent. In fact, the APA also indicates that the divorce rate is even higher for those entering into subsequent marriages.
When married couples opt to remain together for the sake of their children, they often end up fighting frequently. Even when these couples attempt to fight away from their children, the tension that these fights produce may be felt by children long after harsh words have been spoken. Although these findings may be contradictory to what many Americans have been
Social media has proven to be a powerful venue. Social media campaigns have sparked interest in world events, have helped to spread the word about worthy causes and have connected countless loved ones. In these ways, social media has proven to be a positive force. However, it can also be used as a tool for spreading hate, misinformation and a
Do you ever find yourself telling your child to keep certain behaviors, events or issues secret from his or her other parent? Americans value privacy. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with wanting your personal business to be kept away from your former spouse’s prying eyes. But although this desire is completely reasonable, it may not be healthy for your
When you and your spouse either chose to recite traditional wedding vows or vows you wrote yourself, you likely took time to consider the meaning and consequences of each of those vows. Much like wedding vows, the individual considerations listed within a divorce settlement need to be treated thoughtfully. If you make your divorce settlement too complex, the construction of
If you and your spouse have decided to divorce, you may be concerned about how your divorce will impact any number of issues and relationships in your life. If you have children, you are likely most concerned about how your divorce will impact them. This is an understandable concern. Thankfully, numerous studies indicate that most children emerge from the aftermath
In our last post, we began a discussion about shared parenting arrangements. We noted that in the wake of a romantic split, parents may agree on a co-parenting approach or may choose to mediate or litigate their differences. Sometimes, one parent wishes to foster a healthy co-parenting relationship while the other does not. Sometimes parents simply disagree on the details
Getting divorced can have a significant impact on your retirement plan. Studies show that divorced men and women feel less financially prepared for retirement compared to married couples. In fact, a new study by ING U.S. found that divorced women have roughly $34,000 less in their retirement savings than divorced men. This is a serious issue that divorced women should
You may or may not have paid close attention to the state of your credit score during the course of your marriage. Regardless of whether or not you have in the past, it is critically important that you pay attention to it now that you are either seeking a divorce or have recently finalized one. As you begin to build
Prenuptial agreements used to be relatively taboo. They were often perceived as a safeguard against so-called “gold diggers” and were therefore avoided by couples who believed that their unions would withstand the tests of time. However, prenuptial agreements are now generally considered to be an intelligent legal tool used to both strengthen marriages and protect both parties in the event
While most everyone thinks that their marriage will last forever, statistics suggest otherwise. Indeed, the American Psychological Association, along with a host of other organizations, has determined the divorce rate here in the U.S. consistently hovers around 40 to 50 percent. In fact, the APA also indicates that the divorce rate is even higher for those entering into subsequent marriages.
When married couples opt to remain together for the sake of their children, they often end up fighting frequently. Even when these couples attempt to fight away from their children, the tension that these fights produce may be felt by children long after harsh words have been spoken. Although these findings may be contradictory to what many Americans have been
Social media has proven to be a powerful venue. Social media campaigns have sparked interest in world events, have helped to spread the word about worthy causes and have connected countless loved ones. In these ways, social media has proven to be a positive force. However, it can also be used as a tool for spreading hate, misinformation and a
Do you ever find yourself telling your child to keep certain behaviors, events or issues secret from his or her other parent? Americans value privacy. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with wanting your personal business to be kept away from your former spouse’s prying eyes. But although this desire is completely reasonable, it may not be healthy for your
When you and your spouse either chose to recite traditional wedding vows or vows you wrote yourself, you likely took time to consider the meaning and consequences of each of those vows. Much like wedding vows, the individual considerations listed within a divorce settlement need to be treated thoughtfully. If you make your divorce settlement too complex, the construction of
If you and your spouse have decided to divorce, you may be concerned about how your divorce will impact any number of issues and relationships in your life. If you have children, you are likely most concerned about how your divorce will impact them. This is an understandable concern. Thankfully, numerous studies indicate that most children emerge from the aftermath
In our last post, we began a discussion about shared parenting arrangements. We noted that in the wake of a romantic split, parents may agree on a co-parenting approach or may choose to mediate or litigate their differences. Sometimes, one parent wishes to foster a healthy co-parenting relationship while the other does not. Sometimes parents simply disagree on the details
