Being mistreated within the confines of a marital relationship often leads to a divorce. No matter the specific type of inappropriate behavior involved, abuse can destroy an individual’s confidence and self-worth. According to Medical News Today, gaslighting is a...
Pay child support or…?
Many parents experience financial hardship. However, children shouldn’t suffer as a result. It’s a federal offense not to pay court-ordered child support in the United States. Yet, less than half of custodial parents receive full payment. Five potential consequences...
How are ‘gray divorces’ different from others?
While the overall divorce rate in the United States has seen some decline over the last 30 years, divorces for couples over 50 years old – so-called “gray divorces” – have steadily risen since 1990. By some estimates, divorces later in life have doubled over the past...
Designation, responsibility and mitigation
Choosing someone to handle your estate once you're incapacitated or gone is a difficult task, to be sure. You'll want someone capable of stepping in to make decisions on your behalf, according to your wishes. But, what exactly do fiduciary duties entail? And how can...
Three financial considerations when ending a marriage
Bringing a marriage to a close is complicated. Even if you and your spouse don’t have billions of dollars at stake, you need to protect your interests. Property division tends to be more complicated for older couples. The spouse who’s been less involved in the family...
Remarried? Time to update your estate plan for your blended family
Most people tend to hire an attorney, craft a solid estate plan, and then forget about it. But important life events tend to change your situation, and it’s a good idea to update your estate plan regularly so that you don’t pass away with an estate plan that is...
Social media use during divorce
Few people live their lives completely free from social media. No matter whether you like to exchange recipes, share photos of your children or receive support from others, what you post could have significant negative ramifications, especially during divorce. A court...
What if no one’s specifically to blame for our divorce?
It’s perfectly normal to have conflict in interpersonal relationships. Friends fight, siblings argue and married couples don’t always see eye-to-eye on daily decisions. If you file for divorce, you might not have a specific reason why you want to end your marriage....
How can we split invisible resources?
Property division is typically one of the most contentious parts of divorce. Couples often find it difficult to decide how to distribute assets such as real estate and savings. Discussions may become more frustrating, not to mention confusing, when digital currencies...
I’m young and healthy – why do I need an Advance Directive?
Despite the planning individuals typically invest in events like attending college, getting married and welcoming a child into the world, the unexpected often doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Age has little to do with designating health care wishes. Not knowing...
