As a divorced parent, a fractured relationship with your children is likely one of your worst nightmares. Yet, it may now be your reality, through no fault of your own.Your ex-spouse may be attempting to turn your children against you, and you may feel that you have...
How a divorce after 50 can impact your retirement
If you are going through a divorce after decades of marriage, after 50, you aren’t alone. In fact, the number of couples divorcing after 50 has nearly doubled since the 1990s in the United States. Baby boomers and now older Gen Xers fueling this rise in gray...
6 essentials to include in a parenting plan
When parents go through divorce in Colorado, they must establish a parenting plan as part of their child custody agreement. More and more divorcing couples decide to share joint custody, which makes working through a parenting plan even more essential. The purpose of...
What parents of adult children should know about divorce
More and more, couples are choosing to divorce after age 50, often after their children are adults and no longer living at home. In fact, aging baby boomers have contributed to the divorce rate doubling for those over 50 since the 1990s.However, older couples seeking...
Financial infidelity may be more common than spouses realize
Any type of infidelity can be damaging to a marriage, and financial infidelity is no different. Unfortunately, financial secrets may be more common than many spouses realize.One study found that 41 percent of American adults who combine their finances with a...
Marital vs. non-marital assets: Who gets what in a divorce?
So many matters come to the forefront once couples pursue divorce. However, since the marriage eroded, so did communication. Now, the estranged spouses are forced to communicate despite the circumstances. They must get down to the nitty gritty of details, and that...
What causes spouses to divorce later in life?
Divorce that occurs later in someone’s life can involve many of the same stressors that can be a part of any divorce, but it can also involve unique concerns. For example, many couples going through a gray divorce worry that they won’t have enough...
What is the best parenting arrangement for high conflict parents?
As joint child custody has become more popular, so has the concept of co-parenting. Parents working together to raise their children can be very beneficial for those children, but it does mean that parents may not have the time they need to heal after a...
Why is a prenup especially important for a second marriage?
If you are preparing for your second marriage, you may feel like you know exactly what you want. For many people, what they want does not include a prenuptial agreement, especially if they got by just fine without it the first time around. However, a prenup may offer...
3 details dating couples may consider before living together
Moving in together can be a big step for a romantic relationship. Historically, most couples did not live together before marriage, but times have changed.According to the Pew Research Center, more adults have cohabited than have been married. For some couples, living...
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