Some divorces are contentious, with two spouses battling in constant and continuing court hearings. Children are placed in the middle of their warring parents. Anything resembling respect and dignity is tossed aside to wage war. Divorce is a transitional time where...
Divorce
The unpredictability of divorce
The end of a marriage represents a quantum shift in the lives of soon-to-be ex-spouses and their children. The divorce process is both legally complex and emotionally challenging. Life is changing, and everyone impacted by the split faces an uncertain future. Along...
How is debt handled during divorce?
As part of creating their joint life, many couples incur debt during marriage. In the event of a divorce, those debts must be addressed as part of the property settlement. If the couples have a premarital agreement, then the division of debts may already be decided....
Hidden assets and debts are a more common concern than many may believe.
When secrets come to light during the divorce process, those revelations can have a significant impact on your life. This is especially true if your spouse has kept aspects of your finances secret from you, and these secrets can have a long-term impact on your...
Gray divorce and property division: Two things to know
The property division determination portion of a divorce is particularly difficult for high net-worth couples. In addition to a primary home and retirement assets, these couples often have to account for business interests, trusts, and other complex financial...
Changing jobs following a divorce
Changing jobs following a divorce The finalization of divorce represents new, albeit separate, chapters in the lives of former spouses. New parameters can create complications, particularly when one spouse is paying child and spousal support. Jobs can be lost, just as...
When divorced parents are at odds over COVID measures
Two weeks to "flatten the curve" evolved into two years of people sheltering at home as COVID and its variants entered the United States. Feeling trapped inside a dwelling can put stress on any type of relationship. A marriage already seeing cracks pre-pandemic made...
Finding forgiveness following a gray divorce
A longtime marriage that suddenly ends can create myriad emotions for a spouse caught off guard by the life-changing moment. Many feel betrayed and sad, while others feel more intense feelings of anger and resentment, creating significant conflict that can spread...
Divorces fueled by a pandemic
An unprecedented pandemic created speculation as to how US residents would react to it. The many conveniences and luxuries would have to be set aside for the “greater good.” Instead of going to a restaurant or flying across the country, people – specifically married...
Post-divorce holiday challenges
The end of their parent's marriage is a traumatic event for children. These innocent bystanders had no say in the life-altering event. Like everyone involved, they feel a sense of loss. In the aftermath, parents have the responsibility to help them heal during and...
