Category Archives: Divorce
How Reports of Abuse or Alienation Can Affect Child Custody
When child custody comes to mind, you probably think that the women are the ones who always get custody of the children in a divorce. This is actually a common misconception. Things have changed on the child custody front in recent years because judges and courts are tired of dealing with false allegations from… Read More »
Dating After Divorce
After being married and then going through divorce, most people are uninterested in trying for Round 2 of wedded bliss. In fact, more than 50% of women have no desire to remarry after a divorce. After a divorce, a person is dealing with baggage such as an ex-spouse, kids, finances and a slew of… Read More »
Wedding Costs Tied to Divorce, Study Shows
They say that money can’t buy happiness, and this apparently applies to wedding expenses. Spending too much on a wedding is more likely to lead to divorce, according to a study of 1,000 people who married in the last decade. The average cost of a wedding is nearly $34,000. However, 60% of couples spend… Read More »
How Tax Returns Can Prove Adultery
If you think your spouse is cheating on you, you may go to extremes to confirm your suspicions and determine whether or not you need to file for divorce. Perhaps you go through your spouse’s phone or emails looking for proof. Maybe you install a tracking device on their phone or car. You might… Read More »
Is Florida a Good Place to Settle Down?
Florida is known for its family friendly entertainment and beautiful weather, but how does it fare when it comes to settling down and starting a family? Not so good, according to a recent survey. Earlier this year, WalletHub released its annual ranking, entitled “Best & Worst States to Raise a Family.” It seems as… Read More »
What Women Should Know Before Filing for Divorce
Divorce is stressful for all involved, but women tend to get the short end of the stick. Unlike what is portrayed in movies, women are not looking to screw over their spouses or hide assets. Not all are looking for revenge. On the contrary, many are uneducated about the divorce process and need guidance… Read More »
What to Discuss With Your Divorce Lawyer
You’ve decided that your marriage is no longer worth saving and divorce is the only answer. This is undoubtedly a sad but common situation. After all, nearly half of all marriages end in divorce. In any case, this may be your first divorce. As a result, you may be overwhelmed or simply not very… Read More »
Coping With Divorce
We grow up believing that marriages are supposed to last forever, but the reality is that they end quite often. In 2017, there were more than 787,000 divorces in the United States alone. This means that more than 1.6 million people had to deal with the aftermath of a divorce. Divorce is different for… Read More »
Bezos Divorce Final; Both Jeff and Mackenzie Rank Among Richest
In a divorce, both parties usually end up worse off financially. The marital assets are split between the spouses. As a result, the marital home is often sold and the parties have to downsize to a smaller home or even an apartment. A spouse who may have stayed at home with the children must… Read More »
Thinking About DIY Divorce? Think Again
Divorce is stressful in many ways. Not only are you ending your marriage and splitting up all your assets and debts, but you’re also spending a huge chunk of money on lawyers. The average divorce in the United States costs $15,000. That’s a lot of money. Many people even put off divorce because of… Read More »