The uncomfortable reality for a lot of couples going through a divorce is that it’s not economically feasible (and maybe strategically unwise) for one party to move out until the divorce is either final or close to being final. So, how do you protect your privacy from...
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Do you need to split student loans in a divorce?
During your marriage, your spouse has been attending graduate school. This is very expensive, but they are paying for it through student loans. They will then have to pay these loans back over years or even decades. But now you and your spouse are getting a divorce....
Can you get divorced for no reason?
Many people want to get divorced, but they believe there’s some barrier preventing them from doing so. In some cases, they’ll say that they just don’t have a good enough reason. Someone may be very unhappy in their marriage, for example, but they will admit that their...
Examples of communication issues between spouses
While getting married can be very exciting and rewarding, it’s inevitable that married couples face challenges at some point. To overcome such difficulties, couples need to focus on their communication. Without communication, disagreements are likely to fester, and...
After a divorce, can you still run your family business?
You may be worried that you’re going to lose your family business because you’re getting a divorce. After all, your initial goal was to run the company with your spouse and the two of you are joint business owners. Now that you’re getting divorced and you have to...
With a divorce registry, you don’t have to sweat the small stuff
You may have heard of divorce registries. This is a relatively new phenomenon that lets divorcing people (both women and men) create a list of things they can use as they either move to a new home or watch their spouse move out and take some of their home furnishings,...
Tips for stay-at-home parents who are going through divorce
Going through a divorce can be an emotionally challenging experience for anyone, but it can be incredibly daunting for stay-at-home parents. These individuals may face unique concerns, such as financial insecurity and the prospect of re-entering the workforce after a...
The 2 most common months for divorce filings may surprise you
Certainly, no one should get divorced on anyone’s timeline but their own. There are many factors to consider that are unique to each couple and family. Unless one spouse initiates a divorce before the other is ready or even without notice, couples can agree on the...
What does financial abuse in a marriage look like?
Marriage is supposed to be about love, trust and mutual support – but some marriages gradually become toxic. While people commonly associate the term “abuse” with physical violence, financial abuse can be just as destructive to the marital relationship. How do you...
What you can do when a divorce turns toxic
Couples in Washington divorce for a variety of reasons, including infidelity, money or because they no longer get along. Regardless of why you're ending your marriage, the key to moving forward is finalizing this process. Unfortunately, wrapping up this matter can...