Divorce is an emotional, personal process, but it is also a financial one. While some expenses are unavoidable, others are not. You can take certain steps to avoid mistakes that could end up costing you more than you want to spend. Going to court Generally speaking,...
Divorce impacts virtually every aspect of your life. While most people tend to focus their energy on the more immediate, tangible impacts – such as child custody and property division – it’s also worth bearing in mind how your divorce could affect your credit score....
Many people view prenuptial agreements (also known as prenups) as a plan for a marriage’s ultimate demise. This is not the most romantic subject to consider when you’re planning your wedding. However, a prenup is not just a contract that lays out who gets what in the...
Going through a divorce when children are involved is always more complicated. You and your ex need to maintain some kind of working relationship for the benefit of your kids. If you have a child with special needs, there are even more considerations that you and your...
Family planning is a common part of many marriages. The topic of children is probably something you and your partner have discussed at length before even getting married. You’re in agreement on how many kids you want to have – and when you want to have them. Maybe...
No one enters into a marriage expecting a divorce. But as with any relationship, there are highs and lows. You may be feeling a growing discontent in your marriage – and the idea of divorce is increasingly on your mind. However, many of the causes of a relationship...
Finances, division of labor and child raising are some of the most common sources of conflict in a marriage. However, one less often discussed issue – which has staggering implications on relationship success – is sleep. Cuddling up with your spouse at night looks...
Choosing to be in the military is a major commitment that often involves many sacrifices. It’s a career path that can bring challenges to one’s personal life that many civilians do not have to face – such as frequent separations from family due to deployment or...
Inherited property will usually be viewed as separate property in a divorce – and therefore not subject to division. However, there are exceptions to this rule. A prenuptial agreement can help avoid unanticipated loss of property in a divorce. One of the purposes of a...
Being in the military means your life and work schedule are inherently unpredictable. You may be sent away for training or deployment with little notice. If you’re going through a divorce, you may be worried about what this means for your custody. It’s important to...
