Fighting over the family home is a common experience during divorce. Although the courts don't usually award the full value of a house to one spouse, people lose sight of the big picture when it comes to expensive items like real estate. Wanting to keep the family...
Marriage is meant to be a lifetime commitment, but not all couples can happily stay together indefinitely. If you and your spouse are unhappy with one another or if your spouse has been unfaithful, you may intend to divorce as soon as you fulfill your obligations to...
You may have no option but to work night shifts, as that’s simply when they need you on the clock -- and quitting your job over scheduling isn’t an option. Or, you may have a high-stress job like being a doctor, which can require night shifts simply because you cannot...
As you close in on retirement age, your life will change in many ways. For example, you may no longer have a career to keep you busy. Just the same, your children may be on their own now, thus leaving you with less responsibility on that front. There are many causes...
If you and your spouse got married in a traditional ceremony with vows, you may have promised to stay together through good and bad health, good and bad financial circumstances and all of the ups and downs of life. However, your willingness to handle life's...
Depending on your situation at the time that you file, divorce can have lasting financial implications. Not only will you incur expenses in the process of ending your marriage, but you will also have to adjust to reduce overall assets and income when you separate your...
It takes a special kind of person to work third shift. The human body generally isn't wired to be awake for the entire night. Even those who like to stay up well after the bars close may struggle to adjust to a daily schedule where they sleep during the day and work...
In the minds of some people, filing for divorce is the same thing as admitting defeat or taking on responsibility for the failure of the marriage. As a result, there are couples who wind up in a divorce stalemate. Neither party is happy anymore, and both want to...
Infidelity can put a lot of strain on a relationship. After all, part of a marriage is promising to be true to your partner. Once someone violates that vow, it can be hard to overcome the feelings of betrayal and anger that often arise. An affair can cause resentment...
Addiction or substance abuse can easily break apart families. What was once a charming tendency to invite you out to drink after work while you courted may be a frustrating habit with financial implications now that you've married. When your spouse struggles with...
