If financial problems weren't already a factor before you headed into a divorce, they may soon become one. Divorce can be expensive. There are a few inescapable financial facts about divorce. It costs money to file for divorce and to hire an attorney. If you have...

When an adult child divorces, the situation can send shock waves throughout the entire family. As your child's parent, you naturally want to be supportive -- but you may have a lot of conflicted feelings about the situation. It's normal to feel shocked, sad,...

The government shutdown that started in late 2018 and carried over in 2019 is now officially the longest in the history of the United States. That's bad news for a lot of people. Could it also affect your divorce? Possibly. Whether you're (hopefully) reading this...

Couples that have recently ended their marriages or who are still in that process need to know how to handle one major obligation: their taxes. Here are some basics about taxes after divorce you should know: 1. According to the IRS, your marital status on Dec. 31...

Have you committed already to a "new year, new you" way of thinking? If that includes the idea that you're going to get a divorce, there are a few things you need to start doing now to get ready. Here's a list you can use: 1. Get those financial documents in order The...

The first holiday season -- the first everything, actually -- after you separate from your spouse can be tough to handle, but there are ways to get through it. Making the transition is a lot easier, however, when you have a plan. Whether you have children with your...

There are certain factors that will increase the likelihood of one spouse needing to pay alimony in a particular divorce. These factors are important to consider, whether you are the potential recipient or payer of alimony. Estimating the likelihood of alimony in your...

Did your parents get divorced when you were young? Are you now wondering if you will follow in their footsteps in your own marriage? You may. Studies have found that children whose parents split up do get divorced at a higher rate than children whose parents stayed...

Surrogacy is an excellent option for two would-be parents if they can't have a baby on their own. Surrogacy involves the use of another person to carry a baby in her womb for someone else. The topic of surrogacy is legally complex, however. Prospective parents who...

Imagine that you and your spouse have been married for 10 years and you have two children together. You also own a house, two cars, a family home, a vacation home, a retirement portfolio, three investment accounts, the family dog and let's not forget the expensive art...