When spouses are divorcing, they sometimes do things just out of spite or to “get back” at each other. Sometimes, the people who do this are otherwise decent and reasonable people who are overwhelmed by what is happening. One way that some spouses take revenge on their future exes is something called “dissipation of assets.” This is when one spouse
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 worried about privacy. As a couple, you’ve been very successful
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 solution after uncovering an extramarital affair, there’s often an expectation that the family court will provide
Getting a divorce is a challenging process. However, if you have a medical practice, this complicates the situation further. As a medical practitioner, one of the worst things may be the thought of losing what you have worked to build. Understanding the law and your rights will help you know your options regarding your medical practice in a divorce. A
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 business. However, if this is not possible, then you
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 still do those things individually. However, if you’ve created one or more charitable entities
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 risks to ensure that you don’t drag out a failed marriage. Here’s
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 psychological effects. You may be thinking, “How might I be affected by an abusive
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 rather than the IRS. How you split payments between child support and alimony matters The person paying child support
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 could go to waste. Different attitudes to money are one of the primary reasons
When spouses are divorcing, they sometimes do things just out of spite or to “get back” at each other. Sometimes, the people who do this are otherwise decent and reasonable people who are overwhelmed by what is happening. One way that some spouses take revenge on their future exes is something called “dissipation of assets.” This is when one spouse
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 worried about privacy. As a couple, you’ve been very successful
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 solution after uncovering an extramarital affair, there’s often an expectation that the family court will provide
Getting a divorce is a challenging process. However, if you have a medical practice, this complicates the situation further. As a medical practitioner, one of the worst things may be the thought of losing what you have worked to build. Understanding the law and your rights will help you know your options regarding your medical practice in a divorce. A
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 business. However, if this is not possible, then you
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 still do those things individually. However, if you’ve created one or more charitable entities
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 risks to ensure that you don’t drag out a failed marriage. Here’s
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 psychological effects. You may be thinking, “How might I be affected by an abusive
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 rather than the IRS. How you split payments between child support and alimony matters The person paying child support
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 could go to waste. Different attitudes to money are one of the primary reasons
