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...
Some of the most common causes for divorce are arguing, communication difficulties, infidelity and lack of physical intimacy – but, that’s not the entire list, of course. There are many more reasons couples divorce. Here are just a few: 1. Marriage at a young age Many...
When couples divorce and the family unit includes children, everyone tends to feel the effects of the split. Older children who understand the reality of the situation can have a tough time during the transitions divorce brings, which, according to Psychology Today,...
Your relationship is unique to you and your soon-to-be spouse. If you do not want to shop for a generic engagement ring, you may be leaning toward proposing with a family heirloom. After all, according to the International Gem Society, heirloom rings tend to be more...
You might imagine marital property encompasses a few concrete assets: the house, your car and any accounts with money or insurance. However, marital assets include several other items like intangible assets that do not provide value as a single object. Take a novel or...
Going through a divorce is rough on anyone, but the division of assets is a particularly difficult period in the split. Some spouses may feel tempted to hide assets during this, as they do not want to risk financial instability or simply feel as though their ex does...
If you are thinking about getting a divorce and you have young kids, you need to focus on many different issues. In addition to your child's well-being and child custody, you likely need to think about child support. If you expect to owe support, it is vital to...
Despite what fairy tales would have you believe, marriages are rarely happy all the time. Still, if you can get through the bad stretches, you are likely to find fulfillment in your marriage. In fact, according to reporting from ADDitude Magazine, about 66% of...