You may think you know your spouse pretty well, but all bets go out the window when a divorce is on the horizon. Anger, jealousy, spite or flat-out greed can make people do unexpected things.
Filing out the federal financial aid form after your divorce
It's that time of year again when parents of college-aged children are busy filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the coming school year. While any parent can find the FAFSA intimidating and hard to follow, parents who have recently separated or getting a divorce may be completely unsure how to proceed.
Money issues that often end marriages
Financial issues are some of the most common reasons modern marriages fall apart. Some financial issues, in particular, are often more damaging than others. Money issues are so common within modern marriages, in fact, that CNBC reports that more than 35% of people cite financial troubles as their biggest marital problem.
Why you need a prenup even if you don't own anything
The best time to talk about a prenuptial agreement is, quite frankly, when you have no intention of needing one. It can be difficult, however, to see the point of a prenup when you're young, broke and running mostly on dreams.
Make custody mediation work for you
Are you nervously anticipating your first mediation session over your child custody issues? You aren't alone. Most parents who are going through a divorce feel the same anxiety when they're trying to settle such an important issue.
3 important things to know about child custody in Texas
Child custody rules differ somewhat from state to state, and the rules in Texas are somewhat unique. If you're approaching a custody battle with your child's other parent, it helps to understand the language and process used to determine custody in this state.
