After a divorce, the holidays may seem a lot different. You no longer have to visit the in-laws, which can be a good thing, but at the same time, you may not have the kids around. You also do not have someone to help set up the Christmas tree, decorate the house, and cook. This can really put a damper …
The holidays are supposed to be a time for family togetherness, but this year has been different thanks to one thing — COVID-19. The deadly virus has gotten millions of people sick. In the United States alone, more than 13 million people have been infected, while more than 263,000 people have died. COVID-19 has changed the holidays in 2020 in …
Half of all marriages end in divorce. That is a pretty well-known statistic. But what you may not know is that the risk of divorce increases with each subsequent marriage. Second marriages have a 60% divorce rate, while 73% of third marriages end in divorce. Why is this? After one divorce, wouldn’t a person learn from their mistakes so they …
In an ideal world, you would divorce your partner without any debt. However, that is rarely the reality. Most of us carry some sort of debt. Many of us have thousands of dollars in debt. It is easy to rack up debt. Many of us have been unemployed at some point and a lack of income makes it hard to …
Family law attorneys are seeing an increase in divorce filings during the coronavirus pandemic. Since March, online searches for divorce-related information have increased by more than 30%. Couples are finding out that they are annoyed with each other after having to be locked down together during the quarantine. Many have given up trying to make things work and they want …
Divorce is a highly emotional event. It often brings out the worst in people and causes them to make stupid decisions. Many couples are on the same page when it comes to divorce. They both know they are unhappily married and are ready to move on. However, in some marriages, one person wants to divorce, while the other does not. …
You are already dreading the cost of hiring a lawyer for your divorce. Now you are convinced that you need to hire a forensic accountant, as well. Maybe you think your spouse spent a lot of marital money on an affair. Maybe your husband gambled it away. Perhaps there is an unexplained amount of money missing from your wife‘s business. …
You or your spouse is planning on filing for divorce. What happens next? While your first step may be to contact a divorce lawyer, your next step should be to find new living arrangements. Even if you and your spouse agree to stay in the marital home during the divorce proceedings, at least one of you will need to move …
Divorce is a complicated process. Talk to anyone who has been through it and they will give you their take on it. They will give you advice on what you should do. They will tell you what you should avoid doing. It can be hard to keep track. Not to mention, if you are on the verge of divorce, you …
When people come into a second marriage, there are often children involved. When both spouses have kids from previous relationships, it can be fun, but challenging. This is especially true in terms of asset protection. After a divorce, your children should be your priority. While it is normal for divorced people to eventually remarry, they should not forget about their …
