Divorce

When divorce is inevitable, you must start to consider your finances. One of the biggest hurdles for couples is to split assets and debts during the divorce process. Nerdwallet provides tips on how to prepare your finances ahead of your divorce. Collect documentation...

Last month, The Supreme Court of Colorado expanded the definition of common-law marriage. This ruling gives same-sex couples additional opportunities to qualify for married status. As a result of the change, if a same-sex couple was in a qualified common-law marriage...

When a divorce becomes final, both ex-spouses are free to begin a new life, and this usually includes new relationships and new locations. Most Americans relocate 12 times during their lives, with a majority of these moves happening due to work. When children are...

Ending a marriage and creating two new, independent futures can feel like a daunting task. From determining support amounts to dividing assets and debts, the divorcing couple can feel overwhelmed at every stage of the process. For this reason, many couples forget to...

Sometimes, marriages are easy. Sometimes, marriages are hard. However, this chaotic year has put those happy, easy marriages to the test, and made the more complicated arraignments downright unbearable. In turn, this has led to an uptick in the divorce rate across the...

Going through a divorce typically causes intense feelings for both spouses, and nearly all of them are not positive. However, most couples still want to make the process of ending a marriage as painless as possible. Still, many are unsure of the best way to pursue a...

Are you thinking about divorce? If so, then there are probably a lot of thoughts buzzing through your head. You might be concerned about how marital assets will be divided or who will get custody of the kids, which are certainly very important decisions that can have...

Ending a marriage has a large impact on your finances and budget. To protect your financial future after divorce, you should make and implement an investment and financial plan. Your post-divorce situation During marriage, spouses’ finances are often entangled....

While divorce can be a straight forward and non-contentious process, without the need for a protracted legal battle, it can escalate quickly. This is because divorce can be an incredibly emotional time for everyone involved. After all, it is the end of a relationship...

In many marriages, there is a disparity between spousal incomes. When one spouse is a high earner, the other may be able to afford to leave the workforce to raise any children they may have. Or, they may also choose to pursue a career that is personally rewarding,...