You're considering a divorce, but you're not sure if you should. You haven't thought much about it, but after the way your spouse treated you recently, it's been on the top of your mind. There are some different questions you can ask yourself to determine if a divorce...
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Why separate accounts may not help you in divorce
Younger married couples are more likely to keep their money in separate accounts than older ones are. That's one of the findings of a recent Bank of America survey. Some 28% of Millennial spouses report that they have separate accounts. They're more than twice as...
Strong parenting agreements protect parents and children
When parents are in the middle of the divorce process, or approaching it, it is often difficult to maintain clear perspectives. Even when parents want the best for their children and work together to keep the process civil, emotions can easily get in the way of...
New Texas law will provide relief for victims of ‘coerced debt’
Many Texans find out only as they go through the divorce process that their spouse has opened credit cards or taken out a loan or line of credit in their name. They may be responsible for many thousands of dollars in debt they can't afford to pay off and left with a...
How to successfully work out a custody agreement via mediation
If you and your spouse are working out your various divorce agreements through mediation, negotiating your custody and visitation agreement will be one of the most important things you'll do during the process. Typically, co-parents who can negotiate this agreement on...
An age gap does increase your divorce odds
When people with a significant age gap fall in love and start to talk about marriage, you often hear them say things like: "Age is just a number." They feel confident that they can make it work, even if it does seem a bit unconventional. They tend to ignore concerned...
Why is divorce more likely when the economy is doing well?
Financial anxiety and disagreements over money are among the primary causes of marital problems. In a study last year by Northwestern Mutual, over 40% of the 2,000 people surveyed said that financial anxiety impacted their marriage or relationship with their...
When are child custody agreement modifications necessary?
When most co-parents draw up a child custody agreement, they intend for that agreement to work for their family for some time. No one wants to go back to court to seek a modification if they don't have to. However, sometimes a modification of the agreement is in the...
When co-parents disagree on extracurricular activities
Extracurricular activities are an important part of most kids' childhoods. When their parents are divorcing, having the consistency of games, lessons and other activities can be extremely important to kids. However, too often, co-parents' disagreements over which...
The unique challenges of divorcing a servicemember co-parent
Co-parenting after divorce is never without its challenges. However, military families often experience additional complications because of the unique lifestyle that comes with being a servicemember. Divorce can be particularly challenging for the non-military...