People going through a divorce are often angry and hurting. Those intense emotions can produce irrational and cruel behavior in people who are usually kind and reasonable adults. One of the many ways that people can try to twist divorce proceedings to hurt their...
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How should I handle my digital presence when we divorce?
At least 50% of Americans who marry end up getting divorced. While many divorcing couples understand that they'll have to divide their tangible marital assets such as houses, furniture or cars when they divorce, they seldom discuss what becomes of their digital ones....
4 divorce myths to ignore when you go through divorce
When you’re going to go through a divorce, you’ll start getting lots of advice. Friends and family members may mean well, but it’s also likely that they’ll share untruths about divorce with you. You shouldn’t fall for those myths. Here are four that come up often that...
Could your spouse take part of your pension in a divorce?
For decades, you have gone to the same job and put in countless hours. You may have picked up overtime or even gone in unpaid as a favor to the boss. You have slowly but steadily watched the balance of your pension account increase and have probably always planned to...
Don’t spend excessively when facing divorce
Your spouse has always been very controlling with money, and they never let you spend it on the things you wanted. That’s not the entire reason for the divorce, but it’s something you’ve always resented. No that you’re getting a divorce, you feel like you’re free of...
Should you, or can you, date during your divorce?
If you’re unhappy with your marriage, you might start “looking around” on dating sites. Perhaps you will look and see if there is anyone attractive in your area or just go online to see what kinds of options you might have if you wanted to date again. If you think...
Selling a home in a divorce isn’t like your average home sale
Many divorcing couples opt to sell their family home and divide the proceeds. Homes in this area are often too much for one person to afford on their own. It’s in both your and your spouse’s best interests to sell your home quickly and for the best possible price....
Before you get a divorce, get a new bank account
Contemplating the new year’s arrival can make you contemplate your future, so it’s no surprise that a lot of couples initiate divorce proceedings in the new year. If you’re thinking about getting a divorce in the near future, there’s something you need to do first:...
When might you need to take your ex to court after divorce?
When you finalize your divorce agreement with your spouse, you hope that you don’t have to end up in a courtroom with them again. Even when you encounter the inevitable disagreements and confusion over some of the provisions, you can probably work them out together....
Emerging from property division proceedings in good financial shape
Aside from matters involving children, property division is one of the most contentious elements of getting a divorce. Both spouses want a property settlement that they believe is balanced and fair. While this seems like a manageable goal, striking the right balance...