Sometimes, divorce can be the solution to an unhealthy and unhappy union. If you have decided to end your marriage, there’s a pretty good chance you will be thinking about more than just yourself. This is especially true if you have kids. Divorce can impact children...
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5 points to know about a QDRO
People who are going through a divorce will have to handle the asset division process. This can be challenging for some people because of the retirement accounts that are part of it. If both individuals have a retirement account and those are equally valued, they may...
3 reasons for a January divorce
It’s fairly common for people to call January “divorce month.” The reasoning for this is simple: Divorce cases start more frequently in January than in other months. This is especially true when compared to the months immediately preceding it. But just knowing that...
One impact of the rise in gray divorce
Have you heard that gray divorce is on the rise? This means that Baby Boomers in particular are getting divorced at an elevated rate. But it applies to anyone who is over the age of 50. Younger age groups have falling divorce rates, but this singular age group has a...
Social Security spousal benefits and divorce
If you’re divorcing in your 60s, you’re not alone. Increasingly, older couples who’ve been together for many years are deciding that they want to spend the next chapter of their lives doing very different things. As you work out your divorce agreements, you’ll want...
How to protect your credit during a divorce
Divorce isn’t usually an enjoyable process. If your divorce isn’t amicable, then it’s not unusual to get caught up in the drama and emotions of the situation. This often leads to financial issues taking a backseat to all this. However, you need to make sure you take...
3 important house rules you should address before co-parenting
Co-parenting is often a challenge, especially in the early days after the end of your relationship. Frequent conflicts and intense emotions are common when couples have just recently gone from having an intimate relationship to a co-parenting partnership. The...
Helping your child academically after a divorce
You may have heard that children sometimes struggle academically after their parents get divorced. It could be harder for them to focus on school and their grades may slip. As a caring parent, you definitely don’t want this to happen. Neither does your spouse, who is...
Student loans are a common reason for prenuptial agreements
Prenuptial agreements are documents signed by engaged couples who want to start their marriage out the right way. They take the time to discuss their expectations for the marriage and to arrange for a clean break in the event of a divorce. The process of prearranging...
A peaceful divorce is possible: Here’s how
For most people, divorce is a challenging and emotional time. You may be angry or hurt about the situation. Many people are sad and unsure how to move forward. While divorce isn’t always easy, it doesn’t have to be full of conflict either. If you want to have a...