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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Why do spouses hide assets during divorce?
It is not uncommon for spouses to conceal assets during a divorce. This could take the form of hiding cash, underreporting income, transferring assets to third parties or failing to disclose property or investments. Spouses hide assets for various reasons, often...
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...
3 credit card debts that may not be divisible during divorce
Economic concerns often dominate discussions about divorce proceedings. People may worry about what divorce might cost and about the process of dividing their property and financial obligations. This is understandable, as property division can be very unpredictable,...
Why should parents seek a more even split of custody?
Child custody in a divorce is often portrayed as an adversarial affair where parents fight to get as much time with their children as possible. While it can be like that, it doesn’t have to be, and it’s usually better if it is not. A more even custody split is...
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...