With your divorce in the past, you may have an interest in relocating with your children. If you have physical custody of your children, you're in a position to at least consider this idea. Deciding to move is easier said than done, as you need to consider many...
Mercedes R. Wechsler, P.A.
How can we split the art collection in our divorce?
If you and your spouse are art collectors and now face a divorce, you may struggle with divvying up the pieces. In addition to their financial value, artwork can retain strong sentimental value to collectors, making it hard to part with cherished pieces. Below are...
Why is gray divorce on the rise lately?
You may have heard that gray divorce -- a common term for when two people get divorced later in life -- is on the rise in the United States. In fact, it has been said that about 25 percent of all divorce cases involve these individuals who are around retirement age....
Getting back into the workforce as a single parent
Did you have the start of a promising career when you got married? Many people give a lot to a marriage. Some might work while others may give up the chance to the career to focus more on things at home. Even if you had a part-time job while you were married, that...
Who gets the house in a gray divorce?
If you're divorcing later in life, there's a good chance you share a house with your spouse. Since this is likely to be one of your most valuable assets, questions about who gets to stay put are sure to move to the forefront. There is no right or wrong way of deciding...
Financial assets can complicate the divorce process
Divorcing couples must address a variety of assets during the divorce process. For many people, financial assets pose the biggest challenge. These are often the most valuable, leading both individuals to focus on them. There are many types of financial assets,...
Dividing your artwork: Divorce tips
If you're an art collector, or if you and your spouse made a collection together during your marriage, it can become very hard to split it up. After all, you have an emotional and sentimental connection to some of those pieces. It's about more than just the money....
Make these changes to your estate plan after a gray divorce
If you go through the divorce process later in life, such as after you retire, it's imperative to make a variety of changes to your estate plan. Neglecting to do so could result in a number of challenges and mistakes, such as your ex-spouse receiving your assets upon...
Visitation after divorce: How can you make it better?
Many things will change for your children after divorce. For example, they have to get used to living with one parent instead of both. While this is a big change, with the right approach, you can ease the stress and help everyone live a more enjoyable life. Here is a...
How to talk to adult children about gray divorce
There has been a substantial increase in the number of couples over the age of 50 who divorce. Many baby boomers realize they still have 30 or 40 years left to live, and they do not want to spend that time with their spouses any longer. Additionally, they feel...