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Soon-to-be ex-spouses remaining in the family home is a common living arrangement. It saves money because they avoid immediately having to cover the living expenses of two households. Besides, when a child is involved, this option can maintain stability. But can you...
Divorcing couples who want to avoid litigation may agree to mediate the matters on which they still disagree. Successful divorce mediation can speed up the overall timeline for divorce and can even reduce the total legal costs that spouses incur. Mediation involves a...
Your work schedule can have an impact on your marriage. One study has discovered that a long commute could increase the odds that you get divorced. The study considered couples where one spouse had a commute that was over 45 minutes long. It found that those couples...
The more property that spouses share with one another and the higher their marital standard of living, the messier divorce proceedings may become. Spouses often disagree about the most appropriate means of dividing their assets and responsibility for their shared...
Some of the most difficult discussions you may have during your divorce won’t center around major assets, custody or support. Instead, they’ll be focused on items that may have fairly little monetary value – if any. Photo albums, a random teapot that was purchased on...
Ending a long‑term marriage presents distinct challenges under state law. Couples who have built decades of shared routines, financial structures and family expectations often face a more complex transition than those in shorter marriages. Below are some of the key...
A prenuptial agreement can help couples decide how property, finances and certain responsibilities will be handled if their marriage ends. When prepared properly, it can provide clarity and minimize a risk of future disputes. However, not every agreement can be...
Divorce after 50 can be a very complicated undertaking. Decades of shared finances can make dividing property costly. For example, long-held homes may be associated with significant taxes, maintenance expenses and selling fees that reduce their apparent value. These...
People who secure professional degrees and who establish themselves in competitive industries may become their own employers. They start their own professional practices where they offer accounting services or chiropractic adjustments. A professional practice could...
Military divorces are not legally much different from civilian divorces. The current location where the service member and their family live determines the jurisdiction where they file. The laws in that jurisdiction guide property division, financial support...