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Property division in divorces often involves the transfer of assets from one spouse to the other. Your spouse may give you their share of the family home while you give them a chunk of your stock portfolio, for example. If those assets have increased in value over the...
Divorce is never easy, but it can be even more complicated when both parties are over 50. This type of divorce, referred to as "gray divorce," has become increasingly common in recent years, as more and more couples reach retirement age and decide they are no longer...
One of the most contentious aspects of the property division stage of divorce is deciding who gets the family home. Typically, both spouses fight for marital property, especially the house, often out of vengeance. Other times one spouse wants the home to provide...
If you file for a divorce and it’s a contested divorce, it may sound like your spouse is contesting the very idea of getting divorced. As if you are petitioning the court for a divorce, your spouse is asking the court not to grant that divorce, and you have to hope...
Parenting is tough, and co-parenting with your ex-spouse can be even tougher – but the digital age has added a whole lot of new wrinkles that people now have to navigate. One of the biggest issues parents sometimes squabble about is the use of electronics by the kids,...
It's often said that financial issues are one of the main reasons for divorce in the United States. Couples who experience a lot of financial stress are more likely to break up. This can take a lot of forms, such as a couple simply not earning enough money to pay the...
You certainly think of your inheritance as property that your spouse does not own. When your parents passed away, they left it to you directly and it was in your name only. You clearly have the option to share it with your spouse if you want, but it belongs to you....
Even the most peaceful divorce can take its toll on both spouses. After spending years together, it can be a daunting prospect to face the future without one another. However, if you have children together, then you are going to have to remain involved in each...
If you find yourself thinking about divorce but truly wish to preserve your marriage, there may still be hope. The willingness of a couple to work on the relationship and the nature of the strain on their bond determine whether there could be a solution. However,...
If you are contemplating divorce and have already informed your spouse, does it matter who first files for divorce? It is a question many splitting couples have when it’s time to end this chapter of their lives. No, it does not really make any difference who is the...