Prenuptial agreements are legal documents that identify what assets each spouse brings into a marriage, thus, allowing them to take said assets with them in a divorce. Prenups likely aren’t the cause of divorce, despite common belief. But that doesn’t stop people from...
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There are ways that you can make your divorce more private
Despite your best efforts to make it work, the romantic relationship between you and your spouse just isn’t going to make it. Divorce is on the horizon and you have some concerns about your privacy. The last thing you want is for the sensitive issues that led to your...
Divorce mediation can be more efficient than litigation
Divorce is a procedure that has been viewed traditionally as adversarial. Thankfully, more and more people are starting to realize that nobody wins in a highly contested divorce. Alternatives to litigation have become more popular, and they are often more efficient....
3 reasons you may not be able to keep the house in a divorce
Of all of the assets that you and your spouse purchase together, your home is probably the most valuable. It may also have the most significant emotional value, as it is where you raised your children or hit crucial milestones in your life. It can be hard to make a...
3 ways your child can benefit from a mediated divorce
Going through a divorce is difficult. Things become even more complicated when you have a child together. Divorce can have long-term psychological effects on the child. Specifically, your child can go through depression, anger and long-term psychological and emotional...
Yes, adults are affected by their parents’ divorce
With increasingly more people in their 50s and much older getting divorced, it’s worth looking at how parental divorce affects “kids” who are no longer kids. While their lives aren’t upended as much as those of children and teens who still live with their parents, the...
Are you ever too old to divorce?
Maybe you have read about the increase in so-called gray divorces. The term is used to describe couples over about 55 years of age that decide to end their marriage. It is the one age group where divorces are increasing, with younger couples less likely to divorce...
Feelings to expect when divorcing a mentally ill spouse
For years you worked hard to help your spouse overcome a mental illness. Over time, you understood that it is not your responsibility to heal your spouse, so you reluctantly decided to get a divorce. Mental illness can devastate intimate relationships, especially if...
The 3 red flags of parental kidnapping
As a parent and someone who is going through a divorce, your priority is doing anything you can to help your children get through these changes. You want them to be in a positive situation and to have a healthy relationship with both of their parents, you and your...
Should you seek a confidentiality agreement for your divorce?
You’ve probably heard about celebrity couples having confidentiality agreements as part of their divorce. You may not think you need that. After all, the tabloids probably aren’t interested in why your marriage is ending or the terms of your property division or...