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Divorce
Collaborating can be a great way to resolve conflicts in divorce
You and your spouse still get along, even though you’ve decided to separate and divorce. Neither of you wants a costly divorce, nor do you want to drag it out longer than necessary. One thing that may be helpful to you is a collaborative divorce. Collaborative...
How to talk to your kids about divorce
Divorce isn’t easy for any couple, but it’s a decision that can be especially detrimental for their children. Depending on the age and understanding, divorce can lead to handful of adjustment issues in children and teenagers that can follow them for a lifetime –...
Divorce is complex: A relationship and a business transaction
Some describe divorce as a purely emotional time. The love that you once felt has faded. You are starting a new chapter in your life. You may grieve the relationship you lost, you may feel angry with your ex or you may even feel excited about what the future holds. No...
Choosing a collaborative divorce comes with many benefits
Divorce is a difficult process, but it doesn’t always have to be a total nightmare. When both parties desire a split and can agree to work together towards their goals, a collaborative divorce might be the right solution. This option can keep you out of court and make...
Recording your spouse when you’re going through a divorce
It can be really frustrating to face off against your spouse in a divorce or custody hearing and watch as they put on a “nice-person mask” for the court. Your spouse may hurl curses at you over the slightest provocation and talk terribly about you in front of the kids...
How do you secure a share of a pension as a non-working spouse?
Choosing to stay at home as a spouse or a parent can be very rewarding. You can manage all of the affairs for the household or care for your children and watch them meet important milestones. However, staying out of the workforce means becoming completely reliant on...
Organizing your life during divorce
Divorce is emotional. It’s filled with paperwork. It’s a fresh start. If you’re getting divorced, get organized. Organize your documents One of the first things you should do when you are getting divorced is dedicate a good amount of time to organizing your documents....
Special considerations of gray divorce
Once you've been married for decades, you might think that you'll never have to deal with a divorce. The stark reality is that gray divorce is becoming more commonplace. For individuals who are over 50 years old, the considerations that they have might be a bit...
For women, financial education is key to a successful divorce
In some marriages, the wife isn't very familiar with the finances. One thing that all women should know is the status of retirement accounts. Even though you might think that your marriage will last forever, there is a chance that it won't. The retirement accounts are...
