Divorce

If you have a spouse who was wealthy prior to your marriage and would like to divorce them, you may find yourself in a unique position. In some ways, divorcing can be beneficial for you. You can leave a relationship that is not working for you. You have the option of...

Unfortunately, some people find themselves in a situation where they feel that the other parent may leave with their children unexpectedly. They may already have frequent arguments about the custody schedule or be dealing with threats of fleeing or withholding...

You and your spouse have probably set aside money for years to fund your retirement. Filing for divorce will inevitably impact those retirement savings. Some people have to spend money set aside for retirement to cover the cost of divorce. Even those who can absorb...

It seems like winning is often the top priority for divorcing. Different people may define “winning” in their divorce as securing certain assets or certain terms for the custody of their shared children. However, securing a “win” in either of those areas may require a...

Divorce has different implications at different times in your life. In your 20s or 30s, the biggest concern will probably be negotiating custody arrangements. In your 50s, with retirement looming and your children likely close to adulthood or already out of your home,...

Prenuptial agreements were once rare, but they have become common in modern marriages. Similarly, postnuptial agreements have also risen to prominence in recent years. Like prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements involve spouses negotiating specific terms and...

For many decades, it was for older adults to stay married until death do they part. Over time, divorce has become less taboo, and more people have turned to divorce at an older age. The gray divorce revolution is a reference to the rising number of middle-aged and...

Take a second to think about the moment in which you and your spouse first got engaged. It was likely a time full of joy, and perhaps one of the happiest moments of your life. At this time, you probably envisioned your relationship in the future to be a story of...

Divorce is a common experience, but that doesn't mean that the average person really understands what a Texas divorce involves. In fact, divorce's commonness has led to a proliferation of urban legends and myths surrounding the divorce process. Some of what you hear...

Being the parent with primary custody means that you have responsibility for all of your children's basic needs. The child support you receive helps you keep a roof over the children's heads. It helps pay for the groceries and cover the costs of your utilities so that...