divorce

Divorce is a common occurrence among younger couples as each spouse navigates the challenges of maintaining a relationship while balancing personal ambitions, family responsibilities and external pressures. In recent years, gray divorce has gained attention, referring...

If you’re among the increasing number of people divorcing in the years before retirement, you’ll likely have different financial priorities than those divorcing as young adults. For example, you’ll want to consider how much you’ll receive when you qualify for Social...

If you’re like most people, you likely perceive marriage as a lifelong commitment. So, while you might have encountered some bumps in the road, you might be willing to rebuild trust, rekindle love and re-establish the mutual respect you once shared with your spouse....

If divorce rates follow their typical trend, they will increase at the end of this summer. August almost always has a higher divorce rate than June or July. It remains high for a short time and then begins declining into the fall months. What is it about the end of...

Starting a family is a key ambition for many couples. Having a child is an exciting moment, but it is also very challenging. Parents have to try and get on the same page in terms of parenting, as consistency is very important for children.  However, some couples do...

There are those who make it a goal to keep their family home after a divorce. This may be due to having children. They want to keep the house so that the kids can keep living in it and stay in the same school system, or something of this nature. There are plenty of...

Property division matters are often one of the most difficult elements of divorce, in part because people often engage in misconduct out of spite. Someone who resents the idea of sharing their income and resources with a spouse in a divorce may intentionally hide...

Your spouse surprises you by filing for a divorce. You knew that the marriage wasn’t doing well, but you thought that the two of you would be able to make it work. You feel blindsided by the entire process. To make matters worse, your spouse tells you that they want...

When parents announce that they’re getting a divorce, it’s good to take time to talk to their children and answer their questions. Often, children are going to have very different questions than parents will, and it can give them a better sense of security and...

Divorce is often the result of a tumultuous relationship between parents, but it doesn't necessarily spell doom for the children involved. In fact, in some cases, divorce can be beneficial for children. Kids require a stable and nurturing environment to thrive, and if...