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Many people are surprised to discover that the end of a marriage can trigger the same stages of grief experienced after the death of a loved one. Even when divorce is amicable or clearly the best choice, grief can still creep in. This grief may not always look like...
Divorce is often a life-changing process that involves both emotional and financial challenges. Beyond ending a marriage, couples are required to resolve critical issues such as child custody, property division and financial responsibilities. A divorce settlement...
One of the most difficult things for a couple to do when they go through a divorce is to divide the assets. In some cases, this may include a variety of things, some of which are high-value. A second home is one example of this. For some couples, a second home is more...
A court order must be followed after a divorce. For instance, the judge may issue a child custody order. This splits up physical custody time and may also address legal custody rights. You have to follow this order as long as it is on file. That said, it is possible...
Children whose parents are divorcing have to learn to make a lot of changes. One of the most significant is learning how to live between two homes instead of in one home. It’s up to each parent, including the one who kept the marital home, to ensure that the children...
There are many benefits to funding a 401(k). Professionals can reduce their taxable income for the year by making pre-tax contributions to the account. Employers may agree to match a certain amount of contributions, which can increase the resources people have during...
School is back in session, which means that co-parents will have to work through a variety of decisions. Many of these should be made together, and they all must be made based on what’s best for the children. There are several things that parents can do to make the...
You were facing significant financial stress after losing your job, but your marriage survived it. You were able to continue job hunting, and you recently landed a new position that is going to pay you enough to make your budget work. You think this will create more...
Family law courts all over the nation have ruled that, barring extraordinary circumstances, children do best when raised with input from and relationships with both parents. However, that can become impossible when one parent tries to alienate their co-parent from the...
The prospect of divorce after many years of marriage can be a frightening one. That’s particularly true for those whose spouses have been the primary earners in the marriage. Whether you largely left the workforce to be a stay-at-home parent or you pursued a career...