You don’t have to be into picture boards and positive thinking to benefit from time spent considering how you want your post-divorce life to be. It’s something everyone should do. Not only can it keep you going through the inevitable hard days of a divorce, but it can...
When people talk about the difficulties of getting divorced, one of the main issues is always how to address the topic with young children. It’s hard for them to understand that things are going to change. As an older couple going through a separation, it can be just...
Divorce can be devastating for children. They may find it challenging to accept the reality of their parents not being together. However, parents can help them cope with this. In addition to the court and the parents making decisions that are in the child's best...
Divorce can affect your life in different ways. For starters, you will no longer be in the same house with your spouse. And if you have kids, they will have two homes. In addition to these and other effects, divorce will probably impact your finances. Here is how...
When people talk about the difficulties of getting divorced, one of the main issues is always how to address the topic with young children. It’s hard for them to understand that things are going to change. As an older couple going through a separation, it can be just...
When a married couple with significant assets between them decides to divorce, this is often described as a “high asset” divorce. This can often make the divorcing process more difficult because there is a lot more to consider for both parties in making sure their...
Wedding and baby registries give family, friends and co-workers a chance to give something you want or need as you start a new phase of life, so why not have one as you divorce? Specialized divorce registry sites are available. Major retailers like Amazon, Target and...
If you’ve gotten used to a comfortable standard of living, you may be concerned that you’ll lose that in your divorce. That’s a special concern for those who’ve let their own career take a backseat to their spouse’s. Whether you spent years being a stay-at-home...
Divorce can be complex, particularly if the divorce in question is high-net-worth. Once familial matters such as child custody and support are sorted, you and your spouse will move on to financial negotiations. The more assets you have in your portfolio, the more...
A QDRO is a Qualified Domestic Retirement Order. In a divorce, the two parties should seek equitable redistribution of accrued retirement assets. Many couples seeking divorce may be familiar with custody orders, child support and parenting plans. QDROs are less well...