Some business owners are married couples. For instance, maybe they both had other jobs when they got married, but they quickly realized that they wanted to spend more time together and have more financial freedom. So, shortly after that marriage, they launched a...
Getting a divorce could certainly mean that you need to sell your home. If you and your spouse own the home together and it is marital property, then it is subject to property division. Many couples will opt to sell their homes at this point because the division is...
Dissolving a long-term marriage can be especially difficult for couples over 50. Some call this a gray divorce. The ending of a relationship that has lasted decades presents challenges typically not present in other divorces. We will examine some of the reasons for...
Divorce can be stressful, from going through the legal processes to seeing a life you thought would last forever end. Thus, it's understandable if you wish to know how long it can take before you’re able to move on. Here is what you should know about no-fault divorce...
Co-parenting can be challenging, but it supports the well-being of your children. As divorced parents, working together is essential to provide your kids a supportive and stable environment. Even though co-parenting is the best way to move forward with your children,...
Your trust in your spouse may be entirely broken – and your marriage along with it. Worse, you suspect that your spouse is lying about anything from a clandestine relationship to hidden assets, and you know the divorce is heading to litigation. Is it time to do some...
Divorce often leads to financial complexities, and among the most common issues is the division of retirement assets, such as a 401(k). When both parties don’t have retirement accounts of their own that are similar in value, splitting this retirement account can be a...
Many successful professionals choose to run their own practices. It takes a lot of commitment and personal investment to build a thriving professional practice, but doing so can give someone with an education the opportunity to be their own boss and afford their...
“In sickness and in health” may have been in wedding vows. However, when a spouse develops a serious chronic illness or disability, that vow can become impossible to keep. When one spouse becomes the other’s long-term caregiver, their relationship changes. Further,...
Those blindsided by an unwanted divorce often have problems accepting their situation realistically. They may cling to the hope that something will stop the divorce or that their spouse will have a change of heart. Occasionally, couples may change their minds about...