One of the most valuable assets most people have in a divorce is their home. Deciding whether you or your spouse will keep the family home is a difficult thing to do. There are many factors you need to consider before you finalize your decision. U.S. News and World...
When you and your spouse decide to divorce, one of the first things you should do is to tell your children. Though this is a difficult conversation, it is better that your children hear it from you rather than someone outside the family. At the same time, you should...
Going through a tough divorce likely put a lot of strain on you and your child, especially if parental alienation got thrown into the mix. But did you know that the difficulties faced during this time can continue to impact your child well into adulthood?...
Sometimes, relationships come to a point where you and your spouse no longer wish to stay together. For many people, divorce is the first option that comes to mind. But this is just one possibility and it does not perfectly solve every problem in every situation....
An unexpected loss of income may result in a setback that requires a change in a court-ordered financial support arrangement. Because the payment schedule typically reflects a formerly married couple's circumstances at the time of their divorce, a sudden material...
A long-term marriage dissolution may require dividing assets that both spouses rely on for retirement income. As noted by Kiplinger's Personal Finance, a portion of a working spouse's 401(k) retirement plan may, for example, result in a transfer or cash payout as part...
If you are bringing your marriage to an end, there are a number of issues you could have to focus on, such as the distribution of marital property and communicating with your ex. If you are a parent, you should familiarize yourself with the Friend of the Court. When...
Divorcing your spouse means you will have to split up property that you and your spouse jointly own. Common examples include vehicles, retirement accounts and real estate. Still, there are some instances where a spouse who wants to hold on to a home can actually do...
Going through a divorce is already difficult enough on every party. Unfortunately, you sometimes have more on your plate to deal with due to the actions of your spouse. This is the case if they try to hide assets from you. But what are hidden assets? How does a spouse...
Divorce is a difficult time for everyone. But unfortunately, sometimes a spouse may try to take advantage of the stress and turmoil it causes you to make gains for themselves. This is often what happens in the case of asset hiding. Why do spouses hide assets? How do...