Divorce

If you and your spouse have decided to get divorced and have already talked about it, many experts advise that you do it quickly. Don't put it off, don't drag your feet and don't delay. Just end the relationship. The problem is that delays can cause complications....

Your spouse has asked for a divorce, and he or she is trying to fight for half of your inheritance, which you've already been given. Is it protected, or can you lose it? Generally, an inheritance is safe, especially if you got it before you tied the knot. However,...

If you're getting alimony payments, don't forget that you have to pay taxes on them. They still count as income. It doesn't matter how you're paid. For instance, maybe your ex was ordered to pay you $5,000 per month, and he or she just shows up once a month with a...

The creation of a prenuptial agreement prior to a wedding can save you and your spouse-to-be plenty of stress and heartache should you ever get divorced. This document can cover quite a bit of different items, clearly defining how assets will be divided upon your...

A court has ruled in favor of a wife in a divorce worth $800,000, according to reports out of Portland. The decision came from the Maine Supreme Court and it upheld a similar ruling from a lower court. The divorce involved a host of assets, including a lobster...

Child support is an emotional topic for thousands of people across New York. It can be a combative issue for many people as well. Child support hearings are important in determining how much child support will be paid, by whom, and how often. They will also determine...

During the division of your marital estate, you need to make sure that the value of all your assets is carefully estimated. The date upon which a particular asset gets valued is referred to as the valuation date. The process of choosing valuation dates for your assets...

Divorce is no longer taboo, but it still comes with quite a bit of stress for all parties involved. You don't want to suffer through the process, which can become quite long and drawn out if there are a lot of issues that arise. Here are some excellent tips for...

As a marriage comes to an end, the legal issues of divorce move to the forefront as both spouses prepare for the process. Whether you are headed for a contested or uncontested divorce, it's always smart to enlist the help of an experienced divorce attorney. You will...

More older couples are simply choosing to live together late in life instead of getting remarried with their newfound love. The Pew Research Center says that the number of people over the age of 50 who cohabit has jumped by 75 percent between the years of 2007 to...