Choosing who keeps a pet after a divorce has become a more common issue as pets become members of the family, rather than just additional beings that happen to be in the house. Sometimes the decision is clear because the pet was bought and cared for specifically by...

One asset that can turn an otherwise amicable divorce into a contentious proceeding is the family home. More specifically, the mortgage debt associated with a home is a potentially hot topic, especially in the current real estate market. Handling mortgage debt...

While money may not be the root of all evil, financial matters are often at the heart of marital discord as well as the divorce process. When a divorce becomes the best or only option, the first step is working with an attorney who understands how complex assets are...

One of the many stressful challenges of getting a divorce is determining what will happen to the family home. Can you afford to shoulder the mortgage payments alone or buy a new house? While life after divorce promises a fresh start in many ways, navigating an...

Have you or your spouse ever said the words, "I don't want you to fix my problem. I want you to listen to me"? Has a fight ever started because one of you did not feel supported while the other struggled to guess what the other wants? Simply put, men and women see...

Divorce is a stressful and emotional experience; it is also a financial one. This fact can be frightening, particularly for someone who was economically dependent on a spouse during marriage. One fear that people in this position might have is whether the other person...

In the majority of marriages in the United States, the husband makes all of the financial planning decisions on behalf of the couple. This statistic holds true across generations – from baby boomers to millennials. The overwhelming majority of married women – 80%...

When you and your spouse decide to call it quits, it can feel like your whole world is crumbling around you. In addition to losing your life partner, you may also be losing your home, your lifestyle and even members of your social circle. It can add insult to injury...

During a divorce, much attention is given to how a couple will split up their joint assets. Each person may also focus a lot of energy on what they want to keep or how they can maintain as much of their savings as possible. When it comes to dividing a retirement plan...

A generation ago, couples rarely lived together until after they were married. However, the tides have turned, and couples are increasingly opting to live together before – or instead of – marriage. A recent study from the Pew Research Center found that cohabitation...