Your spouse asks you for a divorce and then asks you to leave the house. They tell you that you need to pack your bags and find somewhere to live until the marriage ends. But maybe you don’t have anywhere else to go. Or maybe you simply don’t want to leave. You know...
For young adults who are hoping to enter certain professions, a college degree is the basic standard for entry-level education. They will need a four-year degree or possibly a graduate degree to secure a license in their chosen profession and obtain a good job with...
Divorce means a shake-up of the family unit. Since you will not all be living under the same roof, there must be an arrangement that determines which parent has custody of the children. Usually, the court will step in when the parents cannot agree on the children's...
Many people think that divorce is something that happens to younger couples, essentially because they have made a mistake when deciding to get married. For example, someone may tie the knot at 28 and get divorced by 32, when they realize that they did not actually...
Some people like to tell people about their divorce. Others prefer a more private approach. Which is correct? There is no right way to divorce, and who you tell and what you tell them is up to you., but there are some important things to understand: You need to look...
If you're considering a divorce in Texas, you may wonder whether it's a no-fault state. The answer is yes and no. In Texas, you can file for a no-fault or fault-based divorce. So, what's the difference? And which one should you choose? Pros and cons of each type If...
In a divorce, spouses typically target the largest assets – the house, vacation home, investments and retirement accounts. But if you are not careful, you can leave large sums of money on the negotiating table by not including collectibles when dividing property. But...
The longer you have remained married and the more financially successful you were during the marriage, the harder it can be to split up your property. You and your spouse may have acquired a variety of assets, from real property and personal possessions to stocks and...
Divorce is never pleasant -- even when couples try their best to minimize conflict. When either spouse approaches the process with unrealistic expectations, it can extend how long the divorce takes and increase the pressure and expense involved for everyone. One of...
It’s not uncommon for couples to bring their assets together after marriage. This may mean one spouse selling their home to live in their spouse's home, creating a joint savings account or creating a business with financial help from their spouse. Additionally, each...
