ust about every week or so, we read about a new study that reveals a link between certain behaviors and an increased risk of divorce. This is not surprising, considering the fact that people often want to know what they can do to protect their marriage from ending.
Marriage takes work. According to study, so does avoiding divorce
3 things to take away from Paltrow-Martin divorce
If you read celebrity news, you may already know that actress Gwyneth Paltrow and musician Chris Martin recently finalized their divorce. The split initially made headlines for Paltrow's use of the phrase "consciously uncoupled" in place of "divorce," and now over two years later, BBC has reported that they are officially and legally uncoupled.
Celebrate your independence this weekend
This weekend, residents across Jackson County will be heading out to barbecues, beaches and cabins to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend. But if you are dealing with divorce, this weekend can be about more than celebrating the country's independence: It could also be about celebrating your own independence.
Preparing for an initial consultation
If you are considering a divorce or if you have been served with a petition, it is possible that you will soon be given advice from friends and family about what to expect regardless of whether you want to hear it or not. The one thing you should know is that the advice may largely be based on their own personal experiences.
What debt am I responsible for repaying after divorce?
There is no quick and easy way to answer the question posed in the headline of this post. The answer, which may be quite frustrating, is, "it depends." Just as there are different types of assets that may or may not be eligible for distribution in divorce, there are also different types of debt.
Johnny Depp's wife seeks restraining order after divorce filing
Celebrities Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are making headlines recently as they divorce amid accusations of domestic violence.
Actress protects sitcom earnings in recent divorce with prenup
Whether you have significant assets, a few very important assets or investments that you hope will become quite valuable some day, it can be wise to take steps to protect your ownership of these assets when you get married.
Divorce and options regarding a family home
Few words stir up as many feelings, emotions and memories as the word home. For most people, home is the place where they feel the most comfortable and happy and where they spend time with the people in their lives who mean the most. For parents, home is the place where a child took his or her first steps and experienced many other firsts. Given the significant place that a family home holds in the hearts of many people, it's no wonder that divorcing couples often struggle when it comes to figuring out what to do with a family home.
Divorce considerations unique to baby boomers
Individuals who were born between 1946 and 1964 are collectively referred to as baby boomers and, since the beginning, this generation has been known for bucking the trend that doing things their own way. For example, while a significant percentage of the 65.2 million baby boomers grew up in two-parent homes, today it's estimated that one out of every three baby boomers "will face older age unmarried."
Is your soon-to-be ex-spouse hiding assets?
In any divorce, money is bound to be a central issue--with each spouse wanting to ensure that he or she receives a fair share. However, before any decisions can be made about who gets what and how much of it, all assets and debts must be accounted for. In cases where a spouse isn't completely honest about the value of certain assets or outright attempts to hide assets, the divorce negotiation process can stall and quickly become contentious.
