A final divorce order is meant to settle property issues. However, some former spouses fail to follow through with required transfers or payments. When that happens, the court can provide tools to help enforce the original terms of property division. Taking the right...
Wedding registries have long been a familiar tradition, but in recent years, some people have embraced the idea of establishing divorce registries as well. Similar to a wedding registry, it allows friends and family to give gifts that can help someone establish a new...
Are you going through a divorce and thinking about keeping the house? For many people, this is a top priority. They may think it gives them more stability or simply that it would be difficult to buy a house after divorce, so they want to keep the one they already...
Ending a marriage is rarely an easy decision. Even when someone knows deep down that a relationship is no longer healthy or fulfilling, taking that next step can feel overwhelming. Many women spend months or even years trying to hold things together while quietly...
In a divorce, your child may struggle to adjust to sudden major changes in their lifestyle. While preventing some of the struggles that come with divorce can be difficult, you may still take steps to help your child adjust. Provide age-appropriate reassurance and...
Your spouse files for divorce and serves you the paperwork. You are surprised, as you did not even know that they were thinking about a divorce. However, when you check your bank account, you realize that this is something your spouse has been considering for some...
If you are getting a divorce, it is generally best to tell your children as soon as you know for sure that the relationship is going to end. Talking to them early is important because children are intuitive and may sense that something is wrong with the relationship,...
Divorce is likely one of the most difficult transitions a family experiences. While many parents worry about the financial and legal aspects of ending a marriage, their main concern is about how the separation will affect their children. Your child may feel confused,...
Going through a divorce typically means dividing marital assets. For many couples, one of the most expensive and important assets they own is a home. They need to determine how it should be addressed during property division. Everyone’s situation is unique. Below are...
If you get divorced, your standard of living is probably going to go down. The exact impact will be different from case to case, and some studies do find that women see their standard of living decline more than men. But for both genders, there can be a drop. For...
