You and your spouse met in elementary school. You grew up together, sharing special milestones such as your prom and graduation. The two of you got married when you were fresh out of high school, and soon, you started a family, You thought you’d be together forever,...
3 questions to ask yourself before filing a gray divorce
More people aged 50 and over are finding themselves seeking divorce. It’s not uncommon to find experts looking into this enigma in the last several decades. Today's rapidly changing social norms have eased more people into taking that step forward and leaving their...
You want a divorce. Can your spouse prevent it?
It's safe to say that you and your spouse are not on the same page regarding a potential divorce. Not only were you the first one to bring it up, but they don't even want to talk about it. They don't want to get a divorce. They say that they refuse to do so. It's not...
Is keeping the house a realistic option?
Many married couples choose to purchase real estate together. Sharing the investment and responsibilities involved in homeownership can make it a more achievable goal. Your home is an opportunity to invest some of your income and a place where you can raise your...
Handling emotional turmoil in divorce
People who are going through a divorce likely understand the emotional trauma that comes with the split. Some might think that the adults in the situation are the ones who feel this; however, children of parents who are divorcing will also feel a lot of different...
Is the divorce rate for couples in the United State still 50%
Odds are that you’ve been told, at least in passing, that the divorce rate in the United States is 50%. If you casually ask anyone what divorce statistics they know, this oft-repeated stat is probably the one that they’re going to pull out. But is it true? People may...
Talking to your toddler about divorce
Toddlers are young and may not understand everything there is to know about getting a divorce, but it’s still important to make sure you talk to them and help them understand what’s happening. As an adult, you may be dealing with your own concerns and issues regarding...
Are daughters better off living with their mothers after divorce?
People often assume that if all your children are female, they should live with the mother if you divorce. Many look upon it as a foregone conclusion that a judge will think the same. Each judge may tend to think in a certain way. However, the law does not assume...
Can I move with my child after a divorce?
Not everyone wants to live in the same place their whole life. Yet when you share a child with someone you are no longer married to, it can limit your ability to move. Child custody arrangements can take time to work out during your divorce. If you then decide to move...
Divorce should sever financial ties as well as emotional ones
Divorce will hurt your finances. Aside from the money you spend on the process, you will have to rely on one income instead of two. Not only will divorce reduce your household income, but it will also raise your spending per head. Bills do not halve when you split....
