Category Archives: Divorce
I’m Getting a Nice Tax Refund, and Spending it on a Divorce Attorney!
If you’ve been considering divorce for some time, but just haven’t been able to scrape together enough money to cover the legal fees, you may be in luck. Couples across the country are finding that splitting up is worth every dollar when they have a chunk of cash coming back from Uncle Sam. Costs … Read More »
Gray Divorce: Keep Your Eye on the Realities
Divorce rates for older Americans have been soaring since the early 90’s, doubling for those over 55, and tripling for those over 65. While there are plenty of reasons to get out of an unhappy marriage, you should do so with a clear view of what’s ahead. Some Unpleasant Outcomes Research indicates that men… Read More »
Don’t Make This Mistake in Your Divorce
If you are heading for a divorce, it goes without saying that you and your spouse don’t see eye to eye. But parting ways means you’re also divvying up assets, time with the kids, bills, and more. Depending on how you two choose to handle things, it can either be a civil and fairly… Read More »
Cyber Issues in Divorce
If you’re headed for a divorce, particularly if it looks to be a contentious one, you may wish to take some steps to ensure that your privacy is protected. Having an adversary looking through your private correspondence and browsing history, not to mention call logs and downloads, can endanger your prospects for a fair… Read More »
The Stages of Divorce
If you are headed for a divorce, or have recently experienced one, you may be unsure as to the impact of such a huge life change will have on you. Some researchers compare the stages of divorce with the stages of grief, and it’s clear to see why. Divorce is the end of life… Read More »
Estate Planning After Divorce
If you’ve recently divorced, there may be some details you haven’t thought about recently. One important task for you now is to review your estate planning and make any revisions that may be appropriate. A good way to get started is to make sure your estate planner has a copy of your divorce agreement… Read More »
Kevin Costner and the Ironclad Prenup that Wasn’t
It’s a legal fracas for the books: mega-movie star Kevin Costner and estranged wife Christine Baumgartner are fighting tooth and nail despite having a prenuptial agreement that was sold to the couple as being “ironclad.” After nearly two decades together Baumgartner filed for divorce, and is now challenging the prenup and the terms of… Read More »
Social Security for Divorcees
As a senior who’s contemplating divorce, you may be concerned about how you’ll make ends meet when you’re on your own. Grey divorce is becoming more common these days, so there are plenty of people in the same boat. One income source you may not have considered is what you might get from the… Read More »
Making Co-parenting Work
Co-parenting: just the thought is overwhelming! Your kids are your top priority, and it’s tough to give up control of them to the person you couldn’t bear to live with any longer. Even with a fairly decent relationship with your former spouse, co-parenting can bring tough times. For those who have a terrible relationship… Read More »
Divorce: What You Should and Shouldn’t Do
Without question, divorce can be nerve-wracking, but sometimes people make things more difficult than they need to be. So before you move forward with your divorce, consider the what some experts recommend you should and shouldn’t do: You should contact a local lawyer who will represent your interests: Outcomes are generally better when you… Read More »
