Going through a divorce is a major event in a person’s life because most of the things they’ve taken for granted during their marriage will change. One thing that has to be handled during this process is determining what happens to the assets they amassed during the...
You can always find examples of young marriages that do last. Maybe you know someone who tells you that their grandparents got married at 18 and stayed married for the next 70 years. However, from a statistical point of view, these marriages have the highest divorce...
If you have decided you want a divorce, then you are going to have to tell your spouse. It’s unlikely to be an easy conversation to have, but it is one you need to get out of the way. Considering the following things first can help: 1. Are you sure? Do you think you...
No-fault divorce has grown in popularity across the U.S. over more than a half-century since then-Gov. Ronald Reagan signed it into law in California back in 1969. Reagan, who had been through his own public divorce, said he believed no-fault divorce “is a step...
You might wonder if your spouse is disengaging from your marriage without explicitly saying so. Quiet-quitting refers to a gradual emotional and physical withdrawal from the partnership without overtly ending it. In marriage, this could mean a spouse doing the bare...
You may not feel great about getting a divorce. You might even wish you could keep it a secret from the whole world right now. If you have children they may be feeling the same. They might prefer that no one ever finds out that their parents are splitting up. However,...
Generally, the most significant property division decision a divorcing couple makes is what to do with their home. Whether it’s the first home they bought or a large home where they’ve raised their family (or both), that decision can be a highly emotional one. The...
Spouses tend to have a lot in common. This is usually one of the main reasons for getting married in the first place. However, that doesn’t mean they are identical in every area. Broadly speaking, there are five money personality types. Spouses may fit into one of...
Finances are a large issue in many marriages. Many couples discuss how their money is spent, how much money should be saved, how money is split and how much is being made. Financial difficulties may not be the leading cause of divorces, with many being caused by...
Some couples get divorced because they spend too much time together. For example, married business owners may feel like combining their personal and professional lives has taken a toll. They see each other 24/7, and it leads to conflicts and frustrations....