In the majority of states, even those without “at fault” rules, having a spouse who is addicted to drugs or alcohol gives you an opportunity to pursue a divorce with no waiting period. Addiction is usually grounds for divorce and, if you can prove that it is habitual,...
You work an intense job in a complicated field. You are regularly at the hospital, involved in surgeries and handle emergencies daily. Your spouse has always been there to support you, but after years of long days and nights, a toll was taken on your family. Your...
A gray divorce is one that occurs when a couple is past the age of retirement and the spouses have spent decades together. Long-term marriages can lead to more emotional and complicated divorce proceedings. Although you shouldn't stay in an unhealthy marriage simply...
Asking for sole custody in a Minnesota divorce is sometimes a fool's errand because there is little chance of success. There are parents who ask for custody as a way to punish their ex or feel like they won the divorce. Those are not healthy or positive motivations,...
It does not have to be a bitter divorce for a spouse to attempt to hide assets. Revenge, spite and greed often are at the root of money matters. This includes divorce scenarios. Sometimes, an estranged spouse may disregard certain rules pertaining to money and...
Shared custody has become the gold standard in modern divorces. The courts want parents to work together because that is what is best for the children. Although most couples eventually adjust to shared custody arrangements, sometimes one parent will still do their...
You and your spouse have been together for a long time, but you feel like your marriage has played itself out. Your children have moved out, and you no longer spend much time together at all. You know your spouse is unhappy and has been telling people as much, but...
When you’re going through a divorce with children, it can be hard to know what’s on their minds. Most of the time, your children may be at school and interacting with teachers and peers, but that might be helpful to you. Knowing that your children may not come to you...
When you have children and go through a divorce, you and the other parent will still need to coparent. You will have to focus on doing what’s best for your children, even when frustrating things happen. If your children get in trouble at school or get into a fight, do...
Divorce is hard for anyone experiencing the end of a marriage, but it is particularly difficult for those who have been dependent on their spouse for part or all of their marriage. The idea of leaving when your ex is the one earning income or with their name on most...
