While most people want their marriages to last, some, unfortunately, don’t. Although divorce rates have been lowering each year, there is still a roughly one-in-two chance that a newly wedded couple will not go the distance with one another. So, what can you do if you...
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3 phone issues you may need to address in a parenting plan
Depending on who you ask and the mood of the person you question, people may tell you that mobile phones are a boon for public safety or possibly a curse. People might talk about the lack of eye contact in social interactions or how people record everything these...
How inflation can affect your divorce
Rising inflation doesn’t seem to be anything that will be going away in the near future. Most people associate it with higher gas prices and grocery bills. However, inflation (defined by the Federal Reserve as a “general increase in the overall price level of the...
3 ways a spouse’s alcoholism can impact your divorce
Maybe both you and your spouse were wild when you were younger and bonded over your love of craft beers or dance clubs. After getting married, you started to think about the future and reduced your alcohol consumption, but your spouse remains stuck in that...
2 concerns about divorcing once your children are older
It is common for people to start thinking about divorce months or even multiple years before they decide to file the official paperwork. Financial issues, personal health and family circumstances may all lead to people trying to stay in unhappy marriages for years....
How do I secure my social media after divorce?
Being online can already be exhausting, but allowing your ex-spouse to be present on your social media could be the hair that breaks the camel's back. After divorce, you may want to reduce how much presence your ex has in your life, specifically online. Here’s what...
How to tell you’re ready to walk away from your marriage
When you’re angry, unhappy or in the middle of a spat with your spouse, it’s easy to think about what life might be like if you were single again – but are you really ready to make that leap? While it’s never easy to make the decision to divorce, couples who have been...
Should you wait for your spouse to file the divorce papers?
Maybe you belong to a traditional religion and worry about what your community will think of you if you file for divorce. Perhaps you still want to hold out hope that you and your spouse can reconcile and make your relationship work. No matter how bad things become,...
Could your ex’s addiction play a role in property division?
Substance abuse is something that people hide from their closest loved ones. You could have dated for years and never realize that your significant other was drinking on a daily basis or abusing prescription pain pills. It's also possible that your spouse did not have...
Do penalties further diminish the retirement savings you divide?
The longer you have remained married, the harder it may be for you to imagine your future after a divorce. You and your spouse probably share the majority of your largest assets, including the home where you live, the vehicles that you drive and the retirement savings...