It is no secret that divorce is an unpleasant process. In fact, it is consistently ranked as one of life’s most stressful experiences. While there really is not a way to remove all of the stress and challenges from the divorce process, there are steps that you can take that may make the process a little less difficult for everyone …
As time goes by, costs go up. Education is no exception. In fact, it is rare to go long without hearing something in the news about the skyrocketing cost of a college education. That can be intimidating for parents who are trying to save to pay for their kids’ college. When divorce enters the picture, that can make parents even …
Historically, prenuptial agreements have been associated with the ultra-wealthy who are looking to protect their families’ interests when entering into a marriage. However, prenuptial agreements have actually become much more common and accessible in recent years. In spite of their bad reputation, these marital agreements have advanced to a place where they can fulfill their purpose of protecting assets but …
Prenuptial agreements were traditionally marital contracts that were relegated to the wealthy and elite. They still play a significant role in celebrity and other high-profile divorces. However, prenuptial agreements are much more common than many people may realize. Prenuptial agreements have become more accessible to the general public, and with the variety of nontraditional marriages and families that exist today, …
Most people who have experienced divorce will tell you that it is not an easy process. Even when both spouses reach a mutual conclusion that divorce is the best option for moving forward, the divorce process can be draining on a number of different levels. It is no secret that divorce can have an impact on a person’s finances, both …
For many people, family is an important aspect of everyday life. Families come in many shapes and sizes, and there are a variety of paths individuals can take to create a family that meets his or her needs and objectives. Many families start with marriage. From there, many families want to expand to include a child or several children. Depending …
For many people, family is one of the most important aspects in life. That is why the decisions people make regarding their family require so much thought and consideration. People generally do not take the decision to get married lightly, and the same goes for the decision to pursue divorce. When times get tough, divorce is an option many people …
Marriage is not a decision to be taken lightly. There are many considerations that go into actually following through with saying ‘yes.’ How will the bills be handled? Where will the partners live and how will they dispose of individual real property? Whose name will be on the utility bills? Are children in the future, and if so how many? …
Whenever the government takes a new approach to something, a certain amount of confusion and misunderstanding is expected. This is especially true when a new approach affects as many people as the most recent tax legislation has. In addition to taking a new approach to taxes, tax brackets, payments, and other aspects of the tax code, the new tax legislation …
There are many reasons why couples pursue divorce, and even more reasons why they may consider divorce. Infidelity and financial concerns are often among the most cited reasons for divorce, as well as simply having grown apart from each other. Some marriages end because of domestic violence, others because of substance abuse, and some marriages end because of professional growth …
