Most people plan to be with their spouse forever. However, that is not always the case, and sometimes, divorce is necessary. By nature, divorce proceedings tend to be complex, but they can be especially difficult for stay-at-home moms. There are a few tips...
Year: 2017
3 things to remember about divorce later in life
You've been married for nearly four decades, but you're finally calling it off. For the most part, you and your spouse are on good terms. You've just decided together that it's best to end the marriage. Even so, this process can be complicated and it's going to...
Dividing assets the right way in divorce
When families have a multitude of important assets such as shared cars and holiday homes, dividing assets in the event of a divorce can be complex. This can also be true for less tangible assets such as stock options, retirement plans and even pieces of art or jewelry...
Steps to take in modifying a divorce settlement
Divorce settlements are usually looked at as a final statement, set in stone, that can be brushed aside and never looked at again. Although many divorcees would rather move on with their lives and never have to think about the stress and unsettlement that going...
Can I add a relocation clause in my divorce?
When going through a divorce, you may already have a vague plan of your next steps as a single parent. Perhaps you want to move back to your hometown, move out of state in order to get a fresh start or move to a new city to start a new job. Regardless of what your...
Why do parents wait to divorce until the kids grow up?
There is no single reason why parents wait until their children are adults to get divorced. In some cases, the parents haven't started having relationship issues until then. Financial issues could play a role. The empty nest could impact the parents' relationship. So,...
‘Gray divorces’ often leave women in poverty
So-called 'gray divorces' between senior citizens frequently leave the wives impoverished, according to a study done by sociologists at Bowling Green State University in 2010. The women discover to their chagrin that meager Social Security benefits are insufficient to...
Who can benefit from a postnuptial agreement?
Undoubtedly, you have heard of prenups, which are premarital agreements that determine ahead of time the terms of your divorce, particularly asset division. Creating a prenup comes with the benefits of establishing open communication, securing your financial future...
Military life can add new challenges to divorce
For some, the military lifestyle is too challenging and leads directly to divorce. This is shown in the divorce rate, which has been on the rise. In 2001, it was at 2.6 percent. By 2011, a decade later and after the military was sent to Afghanistan, it had gone up to...
Relocate smoothly as a single parent
As a single parent, life is often chaotic and you need to rely on consistency and organization to get through every day. But when less frequent events crop up, such as deciding to relocate -- perhaps to a different state -- you need to be more prepared than ever to...