All types of financial assets accumulated during the course of a marriage are subject to division between the parties in a divorce. For certain holdings, such as cash in a joint bank account, distributing the proceeds among spouses is a fairly simple task. Likewise, the value of stocks and bonds can be assessed using current rates. When marital property includes…
Divorcing with children presents countless challenges. As you try to craft a fair, comprehensive parenting plan, you’re also hoping to help your children overcome the sadness and anger they might be feeling about the breakup. During the process of working out child custody and visitation arrangements, as well as other divorce terms, the last thing on your mind might be…
A prominent psychologist says that he’s identified a sign that a marriage is headed for divorce. While you might be thinking that he’s talking about a loud argument or a thrown dish, John Gottman claims that the indicator is much more subtle. Gottman reports that a marriage is in serious risk when a spouse lifts one side of their mouth…
When relationship partners go their separate ways, sometimes they wind up in different states. If they share a son or daughter and child support terms cannot be settled, there might be a serious conflict over where the case should be decided. This issue of jurisdiction is being played out right now between an NBA star and the mother of his…
One of the most notable divorce trends in the last few decades is the increase in breakups among spouses between 50 and 64 years old. Sometimes referred to as “gray divorce,” this phenomenon has not just been recognized here in the United States, but in other countries such as England, France and Belgium. People who are middle aged and beyond…
After a long day or night at work, everyone deserves the chance to spend some peaceful time away from their job with the people they love. Unfortunately, this is difficult or impossible for some people, particularly first responders. Whether you’re a police officer, firefighter or emergency medical technician, there is the possibility that you could be confronted with a life-or-death…
As the last jurisdiction to approve no-fault divorce, New York lagged behind some states by several decades. Since the change occurred in 2010, most couples within the state have chosen to use this method of marriage dissolution. Instead of having to prove that their husband or wife committed some sort of marital misconduct, a spouse in the Empire State now…
Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14th and we all know it’s evolved into a commercial holiday filled with presents and heartfelt gestures. Its history is deeply rooted in both love and marriage, and interestingly, it also intersects with the realities of divorce and creating a complex relationship that reflects the changing dynamics of love and commitment in modern society.…
Many of us bring our jobs home with us, and the strain from workplace stress can have a serious negative effect on our relationships. Long hours, difficult bosses, job insecurity and other forms of employment-related pressure can lead to fatigue, irritability and emotional distance. A recent study shows just how harmful work troubles can be to a marriage, particularly within…
Parents who live apart due to separation or divorce frequently have to deal with complex issues. However, even simple situations can cause problems if proper care is not taken beforehand. When a child goes from one parent’s care to the other’s in accordance with a court-ordered visitation schedule, the exchange should be short and non-eventful. Unfortunately, this is often not…