Category Archives: Divorce
Bill And Melinda Gates And Other High Net Worth Divorces
The average divorce is complicated enough to navigate. When an average middle class couple divorces, there is often a home, bank account, and children involved. But when a millionaire or even a billionaire gets divorced, things get a lot more complicated, as there are a lot more assets involved. Some of the richest people… Read More »
Could Stimulus Checks Lead To Divorce?
There’s no doubt this government money has helped countless households get through tough financial times. Many have used the stimulus money to pay rent and credit card bills. Others have spent the money on food and other necessary expenses. For the most part, this infusion of money has been much appreciated. However, for some… Read More »
Should You Consider A Trial Separation Before Divorcing?
Divorce rates have been climbing amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Couples are getting sick of each other and many have decided to call it quits on their marriage. It may be easy to just throw in the towel when your spouse starts annoying you, but should couples be giving up on their marriages that easily?… Read More »
Divorce Rates Down In Florida Despite Pandemic
You may have been hearing about how divorce filings have spiked during the coronavirus pandemic. However, this may not be the case in some areas. In fact, in Florida, the divorce rate has dropped in the past year. And it’s not just a small decrease. Research shows that in 2020, the divorce rate in… Read More »
What To Know About Claiming An Ex’s Social Security After Divorce
Like many people, you may be concerned about retirement. Do you have enough savings? What types of investments do you have? Can Social Security help? If your work history is limited and you didn’t earn much money on an annual basis, then you may not receive much in Social Security benefits. However, if you… Read More »
Staying Positive After A Divorce
Many people go through a divorce, but until you’ve been through one yourself, you don’t know what to expect. You may be happy or relieved. You may be sad or angry. You may be down in the dumps. You may have anxiety about finances, wondering how you will pay bills. You may be scared… Read More »
What Documents Do You Need In A Divorce?
Every marriage — and divorce — is different. There will be different elements involved in each. There may or may not be children involved. Each couple has different assets and liabilities. Couples are married for different amounts of time. Some parties work, while others stay at home with the kids. Because of this, if… Read More »
Stop Living in the Past After Divorce
A divorce can be a difficult event to get past, especially if you were married for a long time. If your spouse wanted a divorce, but you didn’t, you may feel unloved and lonely. You will likely feel a lot of negative emotions as you move on from a failed marriage. A lot of… Read More »
How to Support a Friend Going Through Divorce
Your best friend just told you that she is filing for divorce. You have never been through a divorce. How do you respond? What can you do to help? You may say things that you think are supportive, such as “You’re better off without him” or “You just need to get back out there.”… Read More »
Can You Live in a Sexless Marriage?
Let’s face it — in a relationship, sex is important to a lot of people. They crave that connection and often equate sex with love. Love is the foundation for most marriages, but marriage is similar to a business. A business often has many departments, and a marriage often has many aspects to consider…. Read More »