Children who have divorced parents likely look forward to the time they get to spend with each parent. What they might not look forward to is the transition day when they leave one parent to go to the other home. Even though both parents love them, these days can be...
One of the chief goals of the divorce process is for spouses to divide their assets in a fair manner so that each can move on with the financial resources they need. That requires both people to be fully transparent. But what if you suspect that your soon-to-be-ex is...
Countless would-be parents turn to adoption for one reason or another. While many parents hope to adopt newborns, it's not uncommon for adoptions to take place when a child is already a toddler, pre-schooler or school-aged. Adopting an "older" child can bring some...
If you are currently facing the breakdown of your marriage, you'll probably have already experienced situations in which you felt angry, upset, hopeless and even depressed. Realizing that your marriage, the relationship that you thought you'd have for the rest of your...
When looking at marriage and divorce statistics, people often note that financial troubles can lead to divorce. Generally, this means that a couple who has run into hard times economically is more likely to split up. If you can’t make ends meet, it could threaten your...
Once you decide to divorce, it’s commonplace to turn your attention to the process itself, your legal rights and the steps you can take to reduce stress and protect your interests. Many divorcing couples believe that mediation has no chance of working for them. They...
When you’re going through a divorce, one of the last things you want to do is have it negatively impact your children. You’ve done all you can to minimize the pain and suffering that you and your spouse will go through, so you want to do the same for your kids. As two...
If your marriage is on the rocks, it won’t be long before you consider the pros and cons of asking your spouse for a divorce. Should you come to the conclusion that moving on from your marriage is the best approach, it’s time to prepare yourself for a difficult...
You spent $5,000 on a wedding ring before you asked your spouse to marry you. They said yes, you gave them the ring and then you got married. Now you are getting divorced, and you want that ring back. It’s not for sentimental reasons. You just want an asset worth...
When you’re going through a divorce, you and your ex many not always see things the same way. This can make it hard to come up with mutual solutions to the issues that have to be resolved before the marriage is legally ended. Unfortunately, when you’re dealing with an...
