When a couple goes through a divorce, one of the most contentious issues that arises is alimony or spousal support. Alimony is the financial support one spouse pays the other after a divorce. The most common purpose of alimony is to provide financial support to the...
Sometimes, spouses who decide to divorce are navigating very different financial circumstances. One may have spent the entire marriage developing their career while the other one took care of the family. In a scenario where there is a significant discrepancy in...
Have you been having issues in your marriage? Are you having problems figuring out why? The following are some common reasons people seek divorce: 1. Communication issues The key thing to remember in any relationship is that communication builds a strong foundation....
The way that your spouse uses credit could be a source of conflict in your relationship. You may be very frugal, while they absolutely embrace the concept of buying it now and paying later, regardless of how much they end up paying in interest for that instant...
A common source of confusion and dispute when couples divorce is each spouse’s inheritances. Typically, an inheritance is left to one person (for example, an adult child) and not to a couple. That makes the inheritance separate property that the beneficiary who...
You’ve been considering divorce for some time, but the problem is that you don’t really feel like you have a valid reason. Your spouse has never done anything wrong, they haven’t had an affair and they generally treat you the way that you deserve. You’re simply...
There are few things quite as upsetting as having a long-term relationship break down. If your spouse has come to you asking for a divorce, you may feel devastated. You could be hurt, angry and frustrated at them for wasting your time or being untruthful. It is...
The thought of allowing other people to make decisions regarding your finances is likely unsettling. If so, you may be eager to sit down with your spouse and negotiate your own separation agreement rather than litigating your divorce in court. However, it’s important...