Before you move ahead with filing for divorce, it’s important to take some time to yourself to consider every aspect of the decision. The last thing you want to do is rush into a decision that will have a major impact on the rest of your life. The following are a few questions you should think through before you decide…
Whenever you are going through a divorce, you want to be sure you are getting the best representation possible from your family law attorney. But how can you tell if you’re receiving sound advice? The following are some shared characteristics of the most effective divorce lawyers: They explain the process: A good attorney keeps you constantly informed about the processes…
Depending on the circumstances of your divorce, you may be required to attend a deposition hearing. If so, you will receive a notice that includes the date, time and place of the hearing, along with any documentation you should bring with you. The people attending the hearing could include you and your attorney, a court reporter and possibly your spouse…
As you prepare to file for divorce, it is important to collect certain pieces of financial information you will need throughout the process. This includes several key documents and an inventory of the items you own. One of the most pressing issues you must resolve during your divorce is the division of your marital assets and debts. Before you can…
It’s not just the people going through a divorce who may benefit from therapy during and after the process — it can be extremely beneficial for the children involved, as well. A child who goes through therapy tends to be more proactive when it comes to seeking solutions to problems, be better equipped to deal with stressful situations and have…
Baby boomers have been far and away the generation with the highest rates of divorce over the past several decades. Now, as they reach retirement age, they are setting new records for divorces we’ve seen for people over 60, and it is having drastic effects on their ability to achieve their retirement goals. While divorces earlier in life tend not…
So you’ve made it through the exhausting, painful process of divorce. It has likely been months, or maybe even years in extreme cases, since you have been able to go through a day without having to worry about certain divorce-related tasks. However, you cannot let up just because the divorce has been finalized. Many people make some significant mistakes while…
It might not come as much of a surprise, but most divorced individuals in a recent survey say money played a major role in their decision to end their marriages. According to the Experian survey, 59 percent of divorced people said financial struggles and arguments were a reason for their divorce, with 20 percent saying it played a “big” role.…
When you’re about to get divorced for the first time, you may start to feel more than a little overwhelmed. Those who are unfamiliar with the divorce process and do not receive proper advice often make some key mistakes that could impact them in the long term. To that end, the following are some things you should never do before…
Hiding assets during a divorce is illegal and ill-advised. If discovered, it could negatively impact the perpetrator’s ability to receive a fair settlement during the division of assets portion of the divorce negotiations. One method of asset concealment that has gained popularity in recent years is to hide assets with Bitcoin. Tech-savvy people have been using Bitcoin, a form of…