Your spouse asking for a divorce is probably not a conversation you expected in your marriage. Whether you saw it coming or are blindsided, this can be challenging. You may want to save the marriage, that is, if you don't want the divorce, which may be possible, but...
When people start to have unresolved issues in their marriage, the first thing they may do is seek marital therapy. But, therapy can’t fix everything, especially if one or both spouses don’t want to make changes. Sometimes there are issues in marriages that can only...
Divorces tend to become messy when people let their feelings determine what actions they take. Few elements are more emotional for those preparing for divorce than the future relationships they will have with members of their family. For those with children, concerns...
Receiving alimony or spousal support after a divorce can help you to make ends meet while you move forward with life on your own. It's not always easy starting out on your own again, especially if you sidelined your career while married. For this reason, alimony can...
An overlooked dilemma often surfaces in divorce cases. And that has to do with your last name. You have a decision to make. Will you retain your married name, return to your maiden name, or even come up with an entirely new last name? Benefits and drawbacks may exist...
People can get married in a matter of minutes in certain states, but ending a marriage will typically take much longer. Reaching the decision to file for divorce could take months. You may try to work through your marital issues first, only to eventually realize that...
A postnuptial agreement is essentially a contract between spouses executed after they marry. Like a prenuptial contract, a postnuptial contract will often involve negotiations related to the couple's expectations for the relationship and for what will happen if the...
Dividing assets is often one of the most complicated parts of a divorce. Assets go into two different buckets -- one is marital property, and the other is separate property. The marital assets are equitably divided between the spouses, while the respective spouse...
Going through a divorce can be a stressful situation that impacts many areas of your life. While you may physically be able to go to work and accomplish your assigned duties, it could be challenging. In addition to the emotional impact your divorce may have, you may...
Your retirement plan has always been simple: Your spouse has a great job with excellent benefits, including a pension plan. You have put some money aside, but you know that pension will allow you to retire at your same standard of living. However, since your spouse is...
