Divorce and pregnancy are two very emotional times in one’s life. Unfortunately, there are times when a woman will want to divorce while she is pregnant, or her husband will initiate the divorce during this time. A pregnancy is supposed to be a happy time for a married couple. So why would any couple decide to divorce during this time? …
As if divorce was not complicated enough, some couples decide to throw bankruptcy into the mix. The two processes are completely separate. A divorce ends a marriage, while bankruptcy eliminates debt. However, they both have one thing in common: They allow a person to walk away with a clean slate, so to speak. With a divorce, you can start over …
We all hope that we will get married and live happily ever after. Unfortunately, marriage is not that simple. Couples argue. Some grow apart. Some spouses are bad with finances. Some develop addictions. These problems often lead to divorce. We all know that half of all marriages end in divorce, but the numbers are even higher for subsequent marriages. Two-thirds …
If things have not been going too well lately with your husband or wife, you may be worried that your marriage will end in divorce. Communication and trust issues can rear their heads and cause a marriage to fail, even if you have been happily married for some time. Not every divorce is wanted. In many cases, one spouse files …
Even in the best of situations, divorcing is neither fun nor easy. By ending your marriage, you are splitting your family in two. This means all your assets are essentially divided in half, as well. Adding to the stress is the fact that you likely have kids or are near retirement. While there is nothing (yet!) that can make divorce …
Ending a marriage can impact your finances in a variety of ways. Obviously, hiring a lawyer can be quite costly, but another way in which your finances can take a hit is your retirement fund. If you are in your 20s and 30s and considering divorce, you might not be too concerned about retirement. However, by the time you reach …
If you check your credit score on a regular basis, you may notice that certain factors make it go up or down. For example, paying off a loan would make your score increase. Missing a credit card payment would cause it to drop. Going through a divorce can also cause your credit score to decline. To be clear, the change …
While we all hope to live happily ever after with our spouses, this goal does not always work out. Dynamics in a marriage are constantly changing. People lose their jobs. Some cheat on their spouses. Some develop addictions. Couples often fall out of love and end up going through the motions. They may live their lives barely speaking to each …
Nobody goes into marriage wanting to get divorced. As time passes, however, people sometimes change. Some develop new hobbies and interests. Some become more responsible, while their spouses become less so. Many see their spouses develop crippling addictions that end up ruining marriages. Many go through midlife crises and want to start a new life with someone else. In most …
In a divorce, one of the most sought-after possessions is the marital home. Divorce is already a stressful process, and having to move out of your house can compound that stress. If you have children, staying in the family home may be in your and their best interests, as it should provide them with a sense of stability during a …
