When parents split up, decisions regarding the children must be made. This is easy for some parents who can get along, but it’s very complicated if you have one parent who’s a narcissist. These individuals are unable to think about how their decisions impact others,...
If you're moving toward divorce and your spouse begins giving away assets, that is a giant red flag that you need to be looking for. It probably means that your spouse is attempting to keep you from getting the property you deserve in the divorce. There are two basic...
There are numerous potential reasons why a couple may opt to pursue a divorce. However, finances are frequently a key factor in disagreements between spouses. At times, couples may neglect to discuss their financial priorities before getting married, meaning that...
When a couple that has remained married for decades gets divorced later in life, people call that a gray divorce. Gray divorces involve different concerns than divorces that occur earlier in life or after a shorter marriage. Often, gray divorces take place right...
You’re beginning to consider seeking a divorce – or maybe you believe your spouse is. You don’t want to start the process over the holidays, but you believe it’s on the horizon for next year. Even if you and your spouse are in therapy together and trying to work...
Probate is the court process through which a deceased's estate is distributed. It is usually initiated by your estate's executor or an administrator. During the process, the court validates your will and authorizes your executor to distribute your estate to your...
It’s certainly not simple to have a full-time career and raise a child, even when you have a two-parent household. Now that you’re getting a divorce, it may become more difficult. Whether you’re the one bringing in the money or you have a two-income household,...
The divorce process can be both stressful and time-consuming. At the end of it all, people tend to be eager about beginning the next chapter of their life. Often, a new partner can play a significant role in this new beginning and there could be a desire to get...
A long-held myth about family law judges and their decision-making is that they tend to favor mothers when awarding custody instead of dads. While this may have been true decades ago, this isn't the case nowadays. Shifts in psychologists' perspectives as to what type...
If your spouse has a retirement account and you’re getting divorced, do not overlook the fact that you may be owed a percentage of that account. This is true even if you are far too young to retire and your spouse won’t get the money for years. You can still have a...