If you’re among the growing number of people considering divorce after decades of marriage and you’re in your 50s or older, you may hear the term “gray divorce” used in reference to your situation. As unsettling as that description might be, the good news is that...
Social media has become a part of everyday life for the majority of American adults. Despite this normalization, however, online activity can inspire significant consequences during a divorce. As a result, if you and your ex are going your separate ways, it is going...
Many divorces occur after a protracted cold war between spouses. Neither spouse wants to file for divorce, so they both wait for the other to make the first move in family court. For many people, concern about social stigma is what motivates them to wait for their...
Divorce is a challenging experience for the parties and their families, but it is not always what they expect it to be. This emotionally charged process is often clouded by myths and misconceptions that do not help and only mislead individuals beginning this...
No matter what the issues are in a marriage, it’s understandable that one or both spouses might not be certain whether these concerns are serious enough to warrant a divorce. Even a breach of trust like an affair isn’t a deal-breaker for everyone. No one can tell you...
Preparing to divide community property during divorce can be a challenging prospect. Spouses have to go over their financial records to identify shared assets and debts. They may be able to exclude some resources from the community property division process by...
Dividing a business during divorce can have lasting impacts on both parties' financial futures as well as the business itself. What details might influence what happens to a company? 1. Who owns the business If one spouse solely owns the business and started it before...
Divorce is rarely easy, but if you are divorcing a narcissist, it can be particularly challenging. Narcissistic individuals often exhibit manipulative, controlling behaviors, making the divorce process even more emotionally and mentally exhausting than it is otherwise...
Divorce is a significant life change that inspires emotional, financial and legal challenges. Reflecting on your feelings, expectations and long-term implications is crucial before you take the significant step of asking your spouse for a divorce. By considering...
Infidelity breaches the trust between spouses. It can leave one person feeling vulnerable and exposed. As most people can guess, infidelity is one of the more common reasons that marriages fail. What people may not realize is that there are actually many different...
