There are many reasons why couples decide to split, and everything from marital infidelity to changes in a spouse’s belief system can lead to a divorce. So, too, can someone’s choice of a career. A 2018 study published by Zippia highlighted how a spouse's career...
When you get a divorce over 50, it’s likely that you’ll have adult children who will worry about what’s happening. You may not think that the divorce will affect them, but you should know that even in adulthood, children can be affected by what’s happening....
Divorce is a major, unpleasant upheaval, no matter how obvious it is that a couple needs to part ways permanently. For you and your spouse, it signals the end of cherished hopes and dreams for a blissful future together. Each of you has to adjust to being single...
If you have two children, the typical way for a court to divide custody rights in a divorce is by giving custody of both children to the parents at specific times. For instance, you may get physical custody of the children every other week, and your ex will get them...
Many parents take for granted being able to readily take their child to the doctor for a check-up or when they're not feeling well. Matters become a bit complicated when a couple is separated or divorced, however. If you're separated or divorced and you think your...
A lot of people think of debt as something that higher-income households don’t have to worry about. However, those households typically have more debt than lower-income families. In fact, research has shown that adults with a net worth of $100,000 or more tend to have...
Divorce is expensive. You have to split everything you own with your spouse while also paying for legal help and time in the courts. Many people spend $12,000 or more on their divorce, which you may not want to do. Keeping costs low during a divorce will give you more...
Unless you and your spouse have a marital agreement, the courts we'll be the ones to split your property in your divorce. Florida law aims for fairness with its equitable distribution standard. The judge will look at an inventory of your assets and debts and then try...
You may consider your divorce a cause for celebration. Yet it will cause you some challenges. As with many things in life, what gender you are can affect how it impacts you. A recent study found that overall, women tend to come off worse than in divorce. However, this...
Engaged couples frequently sign prenuptial agreements to protect their interests in the event of a divorce. While there is no doubt they are indeed handy documents, far too many couples overlook the value that a postnuptial agreement can bring to the marriage. Maybe...
