Divorce

For younger couples in the United States, such as those under 45 years old, divorce rates have been falling. There are a few different reasons for this, one of which is just that the average marriage age is around 32. People are putting marriage off for longer,...

Telling an abusive spouse that you want a divorce is a potentially dangerous decision. If you’re in this situation, your safety must come first. While leaving an abusive relationship is often the first step toward reclaiming your independence and well-being, it can...

Divorce is a complicated matter with many laws and processes. As a result, many people misunderstand how a divorce works. People should be aware of misconceptions that could deter them away from divorce. Here are some common myths about divorce debunked: Myth 1: A...

When a marriage begins to fall apart, one spouse might misuse or intentionally waste marital assets to gain an advantage over the other or to retaliate against them. They may, for example, go on a spending spree with funds from a joint account or use shared credit...

One thing that many couples fight over when they divorce is the home they own together. It’s understandable, as this is a high-value item and aside from the financial value, they may have put a lot of hard work into making it a nice place to live. Yet, fighting for...

Going through a divorce can be emotionally draining. It signals the end of a romantic relationship. However, divorce is also a chance for a new beginning. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to make the process go as smoothly as possible. This starts with...

Not everyone views money in the same way. Some think it is for spending while others prefer to save.  Research has shown five spending personality categories (although people are often a mix of more than one). If their’s clashes with their spouses,  it could make...

It’s important for couples to remember that divorce odds are not a guarantee of anything. If your marriage technically has low odds of divorce, you may still split up. If your marriage is facing a lot of risk factors, you may still overcome these hurdles and stay...

Different states have very different divorce laws. States like Texas are community property states, for example, where assets are supposed to be divided evenly. But many other states use equitable property division, meaning that the court gets to determine what is...

Divorce can cause significant issues for each person’s finances. Most married couples have joint finances, so having to split everything up taking on the larger bills that come with living a single life can be challenging.  If you know that a divorce is coming, there...