Sometimes, holding onto a family residence in a divorce is not the best option for either spouse or any involved children. In these situations, it is often necessary for custodial parents to find a new home in which their children can live, even though this type of transition can act as a significant disruption in […]
When couples with high net worths undergo a divorce, it is common for matters to quickly become heated and to involve a number of complex legal issues. One of the most complicated issues involved in this type of divorce is determining the types of assets owned by the couple, deciding which assets are joint or […]
Many couples undergoing divorce discover that one of the most challenging parts of this process is deciding how to divide their assets. While dividing a basic checking or savings account can be relatively easy, one of the more complicated assets to divide is a 401(k). If you are currently undergoing a divorce and are facing […]
Wedding planning involves a number of important issues. While there is picking out a dress and choosing what dinner to serve guests, there are also a number of other important considerations to make prior to your wedding day. This includes addressing a number of important legal issues to make sure that you do not end […]
It might be surprising to learn that a large number of divorce settlements fail to contain tax provisions. Even though many people fail to pay attention to tax issues while engaged in divorce, it is critical for people undergoing divorce to understand some of the important tax repercussions.
Changes in Tax Rates
In the first year following […]
For some married couples, divorce is sometimes the best option. Unfortunately, just because one person wants a divorce does not mean that the other spouse will agree to end the marriage. The following will review some of the important advice that you can follow when one spouse does not agree to the end of a […]
An increasing number of fathers today are taking on the role of stay-at-home parents while more mothers are becoming the primary earners in their families. When custody issues are involved, stay-at-home fathers can find themselves facing a number of obstacles. The following reviews some of the important steps that stay-at-home fathers can take to make […]
Anger that arises from the divorce process can be overwhelming. Some people even discover that these negative emotions are so overwhelming that they end up saying or doing things that they never would have anticipated. While it is a healthy part of the healing process, anger also has the potential to overwhelm your life. For […]
One of the first challenges that many people encounter during a divorce is how to inform the people around them. The thought of having to tell everyone you know one-on-one can be overwhelming. While you might be tempted to pretend that nothing has happened, eventually the people around you are likely to discover that you […]
Many people discover that returning to work after a divorce is particularly overwhelming. In many situations, not only has a person’s entire life changed, sometimes a recent divorcee has not worked for several years or decades. It is common to feel intense and complicated emotions about readapting to the workforce. Fortunately, there are some helpful […]
