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Finding out that your spouse’s secret habits or reckless spending drained the marital funds can feel like a betrayal. After all, you have worked hard saving money, only to find out that you cannot use it. In New York, this is more than a moral issue. Your spouse may...
Have you wondered about going through a divorce peacefully? You may have heard about collaborative divorce. Unfortunately, rumors circulate that this option is not as different as traditional divorce. Debunking these myths with facts can help you assess whether...
The finalization of a divorce is often mistaken for the final step in property division. This is simply not true when retirement accounts are in the mix. You will encounter the term Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO), and with it, the 18-month hold period. This...
There are many factors involved in whether or not you get an appropriate settlement of assets in a divorce. One of the most crucial is ensuring that all of the assets you and/or your spouse own are declared to the court (and to each other). If either of your lists is...
Every marriage is different, and so is every divorce. What leads to divorce in one couple might not in another. So you might be surprised to hear that someone claims they can predict whether a marriage will last with an average certainty of 94%. John and Julie...
Divorce affects the whole family, but children often feel the biggest changes. Parents may worry about how it will affect their kids at home, at school and with friends. Taking clear, practical steps can help children feel safe and supported. Understanding both...
People struggling in their marriages often feel trapped, sometimes especially if they have young children. They don't want to traumatize their children and diminish their quality of life. Some people choose to stay in unhealthy marriages solely for the benefit of...
Retirement savings often represent years of hard work and sacrifice. A well-funded 401(k) or similar retirement account can supplement Social Security retirement benefits and help people cover their costs when they no longer work full-time jobs. If people divorce,...
Collaborative divorce begins with a written agreement to settle matters outside of court. It ends when spouses have clear agreements on their major divorce issues. The duration of collaborative divorce proceedings can vary drastically from one case to the next....
Young couples in the United States have had a declining divorce rate for a while now. There are many reasons, such as the rise of cohabitation or the fact that people now get married, on average, in their early 30s. But for older couples, the divorce rate has been...