You may have acquired considerable assets during the course of your marriage, such as a family home or a successful business. When it’s time to part ways, you are entitled to a share of such property and assets, collectively known as the marital estate. However, the...
Divorce
Social media and divorce – steps to protect yourself
Divorce is hard, even under the best circumstances. The last thing you want to do is make things harder on yourself by bringing social media into the mix. Today, people use social media for a myriad of purposes. If you are like most, you probably like to keep updated...
Is your marriage heading for divorce?
Ending your marriage is a big decision. It’s something you may be struggling with. While you may not be happy in your marriage, you may not know if divorce is the right solution. While this is a difficult decision, there are some signs to consider that will let you...
3 ways spouses hide assets when preparing for a divorce
Divorce involves not just the formal end of your marriage but also the structured division of your shared property. You and your ex will need to either negotiate or ask a judge to divide your property. Whichever approach you utilize, you obviously expect a fair and...
Do parents or judges have final say in child custody decisions?
If this is your first divorce, you may feel lost and overwhelmed by the process. If you have children, you probably have even more concerns about life after divorce. Most parents worry about child custody orders and fear the prospect of losing their kids altogether....
Reasons not to keep the house after divorce
People often head into a divorce saying that they would like to keep the house. They don't want to have to sell it. They don't want their ex to keep it. They have a lot of compelling reasons to remain in the home. But it is wise to think of this from the other...
Creating a family emergency plan as co-parents
If your family has an emergency plan, it’s important to update that now that you and your spouse are living separately and sharing custody of the kids. While you may not enjoy the thought of having to work out one more thing with your soon-to-be-ex, remember that...
Protecting your future when dividing property in a divorce
When filing for divorce, many issues must be considered. One is property division. Unfortunately, dividing your assets and property is often a complex process that involves a lot of documentation and financial information. It’s often difficult to work this out on...
Yes, you can work with your soon-to-be-ex to sell your home
You and your soon-to-be-ex have decided to sell your home as you divorce and split the proceeds. It’s a seller’s market, so you can both walk away with a tidy sum of money to help start your new lives. What could go wrong? Plenty. Selling a home can put even the...
Will you pay penalties to split retirement accounts in a divorce?
Your retirement savings can provide a good standard of living for you and your spouse when you are done pursuing your careers in your golden years. You likely started saving based on your estimated retirement expenses years ago. Now that the two of you want to...
