Prenuptial agreements are valuable tools to protect your property and your financial stability before you enter a marriage. Knowing that many marriages end in divorce, particularly high-net worth marriages, using a prenuptial agreement can be highly beneficial and, in the best-case scenario, you won’t even need to rely on it at all. Here are just a few examples of some…
While the general standard courts will use for determining child custody arrangements is always “the best interest of the child,” there are some unique considerations the court must factor into its custody plans for infants. For example: Frequency: When babies are very young, it is important for them to have frequent interactions and contact with both parents, even if the…
Disputes over child custody and visitation arrangements happen all the time. These disagreements are often about a parent’s alleged problematic behavior. Sometimes, though, disputes can arise over immunization of children. One parent doesn’t want to vaccinate the kids, leaving the other parent at a loss over what to do. This issue is likely to come up more frequently if and…
Once a judge issues a child support order, both parents are required to honor that order. However, it is possible for you to request a modification of your child support order. If you are the recipient spouse, you can seek more money from your ex-spouse. To be successful in seeking a modification for more child support, you will need to…
Research indicates people who go through divorce are more likely to have long-term negative health consequences, even if they get remarried. Some specific findings include the following: People who were divorced were found to be 20 percent more likely to develop heart disease, cancer, diabetes and other types of chronic health conditions. People who were divorced were 23 percent more…
The divorce process can be quite stressful, and it can be easy to fall into unhealthy habits as a result. Therefore, it is important to prioritize your health and self-care when going through a divorce. Here are a few tips to help you stay physically and emotionally healthy when you’re going through the divorce process. Diet: People who are stressed…
Researchers have performed numerous studies on the risk factors most likely to lead to divorce. Here are a few examples of some of the factors most commonly pinpointed in these studies. Divorced parents: Studies indicate children of parents who got divorced are more likely to get divorced themselves than children whose parents stayed together. Alcohol: Alcohol usage can be a…
In this No-Fault State, many people are of the opinion that it does not matter if there was abuse or adultery, equitable distribution is usually treated as equal distribution in New York divorces, regardless of the fault. This is changing, and if you behave poorly during your marriage, it may cost you a disproportionate amount of money in divorce. No-Fault…
A variety of studies have been done over the years into how age at marriage affects the likelihood of divorce. But in terms of actual impacts on the divorce process itself, there are different considerations to keep in mind. Alimony: Alimony is generally meant to be temporary to allow a spouse to maintain their standard of living until they’re fully…
While the overall divorce rate has seen a steady decline over the last decade or so, the number of people getting divorced over the age of 50 has gone way up. This so-called “gray divorce” trend has mostly affected Baby Boomers and older members of Generation X. If you are preparing for a divorce and are older than 50, here…