Recent Blog Posts
Estate Planning Mistakes to Avoid
Estate planning is a complicated subject. Many people avoid it altogether because they’re in denial over their future death. And in many cases, those who do have some sort of estate plan in place make mistakes with it. These errors can lead to conflicts and costly probate litigation. Estate planning is essential at any… Read More »
Types of Married Couples
Marriage is a common activity. In 2022, there were 67.85 million married men and 68.45 million married women living in the United States. This means there are more than 135 million married people in the country. Given this, you would think that the institution of marriage would be pretty standard. The truth is that… Read More »
How to Make Your Second Marriage Successful
After a divorce, you may be willing to try your hand at a second marriage. Statistics show that roughly half of those who divorce will eventually remarry. You may crave a real love connection, but the odds are against you. Roughly 50% of first marriages end in divorce. This number rises to 67% for… Read More »
20% of Marriages End in Divorce Over Debt
Many married couples do things together like buy a home, start a family, and take vacations. These things all cost money, and of course, most of us don’t have hundreds of thousands of dollars lying around. So what do we do to buy the thing we want? We take on debt. We use mortgages,… Read More »
Older Americans Divorcing After Children Leave
The younger generations are not divorcing as much, likely because they’re not getting married as often as generations past. But seniors are making up for it, divorcing at the highest rates ever. This is called gray divorce and it has grown dramatically over the past few decades. Between 1990 and 2021, the divorce rates… Read More »
What Dads Should Do If They Want More Parenting Time
In a divorce with children, the parents have to decide on custody or else the court will do it for them. It goes without saying that the mothers tend to get primary custody of the children, but it’s not because of gender. It’s because of wrong assumptions. Many men don’t have a good understanding… Read More »
Why Marriage is Tougher Than Ever
Getting married is not hard for some people, but staying married — well, that’s a different story. In the past decade, society has changed. We’re busier than ever. We live in the era of social media, and there are more distractions than ever. Media is convincing you that unhealthy relationships are the norm. If… Read More »
Do You Need a Divorce Doula?
Divorce is not easy. For those going through one for the first time, it can be nerve-wracking. What do you do? What mistakes should you avoid? While most people use lawyers to guide them through the process, sometimes a person needs a little emotional support. That’s when a doula comes in. When you think… Read More »
What Not to Text Your Ex During a Divorce
When you were happily married to your spouse, you may have exchanged witty texts, inside jokes, funny GIFs, and maybe even sultry sexts. Now that you are divorcing, these casual and fun communications will likely go by the wayside. Divorce changes pretty much everything, and texting is no exception. Communication during a divorce is… Read More »
Financial Planning After a Divorce
A divorce is no easy feat. It’s not like you can just pick up your belongings and move on. It’s a lot more difficult to end a relationship when you’re married. You have to go through a huge process, which involves splitting assets, understanding your financial situation, and possibly moving out of the marital… Read More »