If you have children with your spouse and then you decide to get a divorce at some point in the future, there will obviously be a couple of important discussions you need to have. The first is related to child custody, and hopefully the two of you can figure out a joint custody arrangement if that works for your situation. But the other topic you need to be ready for is child support.
Avoiding financial mishaps in a gray divorce
The rate of gray divorce, or divorce in couples past the age of 50, continues to rise. Once you have passed your 50s, you have likely accumulated a significant amount of wealth and property. That means that in a divorce, you have a lot at stake.
Separation, annulment and divorce: How are they different?
After several years of marriage, you and your spouse are thinking about parting ways. When you are preparing to end a marriage, you will have several options to choose from. Three of the most common include separation, annulment and divorce.
A 'gray divorce' could be costly to your retirement plans
For Americans over the age of 50, divorce has become more and more prevalent. These middle age dissolutions of marriage-sometimes called "gray divorces"-have doubled since the 1990s, and they're often unique from their younger counterparts.
What is “Divorce Day,” and is it real?
The Christmas tree has been taken down, the New Year’s party hats are packed away and things are settling back into a normal routine. Does the post-holiday season tend to give you the blues? If yes, then you are not alone. In fact, the first weeks of January tend to make a lot of people feel down—but not necessarily for the same reasons.
When divorce mediation just won’t work
Let’s face it, the word “divorce” has some pretty negative connotations. Of course, this isn’t true for every couple. Some couples are able to divorce amicably by using a relatively painless mediation process. For other couples, though, the d-word’s negative connotations are more than justified.
Divorcing? Ask yourself these important questions
Divorce is full of uncertainty. After building a live with your spouse, you may be wondering what lies in the future. No doubt, you have a lot of questions on your mind. There are some questions that are more important to ask than others-- questions about legalities, finances and the divorce process. We have compiled a list of some important questions that you should ask yourself if you are getting a divorce.
The division of financial assets: What comes into play?
If there comes a point when divorce is on your mind, it's only natural to turn your attention to the division of property (both assets and debts).
Don't make these 10 mistakes in your divorce!
1. Agreeing to anything just to get the divorce over
If you think cheating is easier in cyberspace, think again
With the advent of e-mail, social media and smartphones, one would think that infidelity is much easier. More people frequent sites such as Backpage.com or Craigslist to find random hookups, explore fantasies or flirt with people they would not normally meet. Married people may also use Facebook to reunite with long-lost flames or see about opportunities with flirty co-workers.
