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...
How might divorce affect wealthy kids differently?
When parents divorce, one of their main concerns is often the welfare of their children. If you and your spouse are considering divorce, you may be wondering how this change could affect your children.Unfortunately, the answer is not straightforward. In some cases,...
What is the difference between divorce and legal separation?
If things aren’t working out with your spouse, you may be considering your options for change. Divorce may be the first option to come to mind, but it is not your only option. Depending on your beliefs, situation and goals, a legal separation could also be a...
What happens to a business in divorce?
During any divorce, a family’s assets must be divided. Some assets, like a savings account could be divided fairly easily, but this is not the case for all assets.A business is an example of an asset that can be complicated to divide. If a business is determined...
10 of the most common places spouses may try to hide assets
If there was distrust during your marriage, there is probably distrust during your divorce. While probably no one wants to experience this negative and often uncertain feeling, it may be there for a good reason.Sometimes one spouse tries to take advantage of a...
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