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 …
What to Know About Divorcing During a Pandemic
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 …
Benefits of an Uncontested Divorce
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. …
Do I Need a Forensic Accountant for My Divorce?
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. …
Where Will You Live After Divorce?
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 …
What Not to Do in a Divorce
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 …
Asset Protection for Blended Families
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 …
Staying Healthy After Divorce
When people think of the most miserable and devastating experience possible, most would say the death of a loved one. Those who have ended their marriages would also rank a divorce high up on the list. A divorce is an emotional process that can last a long time and become very expensive. While many couples choose to end their divorce …
Why You Need a Lawyer for Your Divorce
With the average divorce costing $15,000 or so, many couples opt for the DIY route. They figure they can handle the divorce themselves using online forms and other internet resources. They also assume they can get the process done cheaply and move on with their lives. It cannot be that hard, right? Wrong! A DIY could work, but only for …
When Your Family Does Not Support Your Divorce
Family is supposed to be there for you. When you lost your job, your parents let you move back in. When you were sick and unable to get out of bed, your neighbors came over to check on you. Now, after many years of unhappy marriage, you are getting ready to leave your spouse, and suddenly nobody is there to …