Divorce

The concept of staying married “for the sake of the children” has always been the subject of debate. Children thrive best on predictability and routine, and there’s no question that divorce is disruptive to a child’s life. If you’re thinking of “toughing it out” in an...

People often have an all-or-nothing approach to divorce negotiations. They assume that they must either agree immediately about everything or fight with their spouses in court. However, many couples begin the process without any agreements in place and eventually...

The answer will vary depending on many circumstances, including your chapter in life. Three common life circumstances that can impact the decision include the following. #1: Young children Those with young children may wish to retain the family home for as long as...

Both you and your spouse are close to retirement age, and you were looking forward to this next phase of your life. Perhaps you haven’t worked or haven’t saved for retirement in an employment-related account, so both of you were going to live off of your spouse’s...

Gray divorce has been on the rise for several years. There are numerous contributing factors that make divorce later in life after long marriages more common now than in the past. Changes in someone's expectations about their standard of living, health challenges and...

Those who are thinking about the possibility of divorce in Indiana often have to carefully consider what the end of their marriage might mean for their finances. The equitable distribution rules in Indiana protect both spouses' right to a portion of shared marital...

Couples in Texas decide to divorce for many different reasons. Maybe as they approach retirement, they recognize they have grown apart over the years. Perhaps there have been abusive incidents, or one spouse may have developed a drinking problem. Whatever the reason...

People sometimes believe that they will have an obligation to prove to a court that they should be permitted to get divorced. They know that they want to end their marriage, but they may not be sure that they have a “good enough reason.” They think they have to wait...

As a parent, you’ll have many hard conversations with your children. Some conversations you’ll have later in life when your children are more mature. But, talking about divorce may be a conversation you may need to have now. You may be thinking, how should I talk...

The primary focus of discussions about the impact of gray divorce – which is a term used to describe a divorce that occurs later in life – is often the effect the divorce may have on someone's retirement savings. Experts are quick to point out that lost retirement...