Many of the decisions you and your spouse must make as you dissolve your marriage involve finances. Like, how you will divide real estate or investment accounts. If there’s a need for monetary support arrangements, there will be pressures on each side: what can the primary breadwinner afford to pay and still be able…
When you are dating, it is natural to want to be around your boyfriend or girlfriend. Regardless of your age or past relationships, you likely desire to share as much time and space as possible with your new love interest. You may believe that purchasing real estate together is a sound financial decision, especially…
It is no secret that many marriages end due to a partner’s physical intimacy with someone else. While a rendezvous with an additional sexual partner may be cause for divorce, your significant other could cheat financially as well. More than 40% of surveyed Americans admit to being dishonest with their partner about money. Through…
Whether you once described yourself as a hopeless romantic, married someone you got along well with or chose to tie the knot because of an unexpected pregnancy, a change in your relationship status can make you question your previous decisions. If you decide to move forward with a divorce, establishing your financial future is…
Most couples agree that their marriage is a top priority in their life. They want to make sure that they are supporting and sharing their lives with their spouse. However, some people also prioritize their job – possibly to a fault. There are signs that a job is negatively affecting your relationship, but it may…
Most parents understand the high costs of raising children. However, many parents don’t anticipate the additional financial burden divorce creates, along with raising their kids. Luckily, single parents could save money and still teach their children about the value of a dollar if they look past these three common myths surrounding parenthood and money….
Whether you call it the Coronavirus or Covid-19, there is no doubt it has descended on us with very little warning and changed our daily lives in significant ways. Both health concerns and the economic impact have had a ripple effect that has carried into divorce and family law litigation. The long-term effects are…
Entrepreneurs are under a massive amount of stress. Between managing employees, balancing accounts and providing services, business owners have to maintain everything to keep their company from sinking under the competition. It’s even more stressful under the weight of a pending divorce. It is essential to understand the possibility of putting a value on…
For a decade, you have collected art. Your collection has grown and the value of each piece has also gone up. You didn’t necessarily do it as an investment — you did it because you love it — but you feel like it was a wise financial move, as well. You spent probably $5…
You ask for a divorce, and your spouse reminds you of the prenuptial agreement that you have in place. It severely limits your ability to seek what you consider a fair property division solution. Your spouse tells you that there is nothing you can do and that, if you want to get divorced, you…
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