Going through a divorce is a stressful situation. It becomes even more stressful when you realize you will no longer be covered by your former spouse's insurance policies. All of the coverage you had is now no longer in effect. That's why you need to use any spousal...
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Using spousal support to get back to work
If you are going through a divorce, you likely want to acquire spousal support, especially if you've been handling the household for most of the marriage. Spousal support, also known as alimony, is a payment made to you by your former spouse. It is not a lifetime...
Married couples should hold joint credit accounts
When you are married, you likely have quite a bit of important documents in both names. These might include your vehicle titles, deed to your residence and even retirement accounts or other financial accounts. There are some married couples who have both joint and...
How to prepare for a separation from your spouse
Coming to the realization that your marriage has hit a breaking point is never easy. Even if you've seen it coming, it still isn't easy to admit that there is something wrong. As you seek ways to possibly fix the marriage, you need to prepare for a possible separation...
Do not let your divorce ruin your retirement
Divorce not only impacts your heart but also your wallet. The financial consequences of ending your marriage may be especially problematic if you are having a late-life divorce. If you are not careful, your divorce settlement may derail your retirement plans....
Flashy weddings could be reason for increased risk of divorce
Believe it or not, the more lavish your wedding is, the more the risk increases of you potentially getting a divorce. If you are reading this and have not yet walked down the aisle, be sure to think twice about all of those extraordinary plans you have in the works....
Gray divorce causing women to change financial habits
Gray divorce is the name for people who get divorced at age 50 or older. It has become a very common group in the divorce category, doubling in size since 1990. The rate of divorce in 1990 for couples with at least one person age 50 or older was just one in every 10....
Protect your assets in divorce with these tips
Once you've been told by your spouse that it's time for a divorce, you need to begin planning immediately. Don't waste a single minute. It's likely your spouse has been planning for this day for quite some time; he or she just hadn't mentioned it yet. You are now...
Retired New York Senator recorded verbally abusing estranged wife
Did retired senator Al D'Amato, who was once famously called "Senator Pothole" by New Yorkers, lie in order to get custody of his children? That's the allegation being made by the former senator's estranged wife. She claims that the senator is often verbally and...
Could your social media use land you in divorce court?
According to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), their 2010 members' survey indicates that over 80 percent of the attorneys have had cases where a spouse's social media posts were used as evidence in a divorce. In fact, family law attorneys offer these...
