Divorce

The price of a college education is higher than ever. A married couple's combined income can help meet these costs. However, divorced parents, who are each living on a single income often struggle. If you are getting a divorce and concerned about your child's future...

For couples, divorce, especially due to a dysfunctional marriage, is an opportunity to turn on a new leaf. That said, it’s no secret that divorce is an undeniable disruption to the familiar rhythm of family life. Children may especially feel the effects of this sudden...

Deciding what to do with the family home is one of the biggest property decisions that divorcing couples have to make. This decision has a lot to do with what’s affordable. These days, the option where one spouse keeps the home and buys out the other’s share is...

Your spouse informing you they want to dissolve the marriage can be devastating. However, you need to be extra careful about your response and the next steps you take. Here is what to do: Stay calm Staying calm is not the natural response to a divorce conversation,...

Relationships can be complex, particularly when they start to break down. All couples have disagreements, but when they fundamentally disagree on issues such as money, this can signal the beginning of the end.  Financial disputes are thought to be a factor in up to...

Divorce often inspires a multitude of challenges, and one hurdle can involve children who are reluctant to move out of the family home. This can be especially difficult for parents who have already made alternative plans for post-divorce living arrangements. This...

Legally speaking, you are certainly not required to tell your child’s teacher if you’re getting a divorce. The only person you legally have to notify is your spouse when you file the divorce petition. You serve them this paperwork, and then you can determine who to...

Are you contemplating filing for a divorce in January? If you’ve made up your mind about parting ways with your spouse, you’re not alone. January is the preferred time to divorce for many couples whose marriages are hanging on by a thread. However, aside from taking...

If divorce is in your future in the upcoming months, you may be concerned about the effect it will have on your work. That’s a common concern. Any major life event, positive or negative, is hard to leave at the door when you walk into your workplace or even sit down...

The winter holidays are on their way, and a lot of parents have already started looking at their budgets and making lists on behalf of their kids. When you’re newly separated or divorced, however, figuring out how to keep the holiday spirit alive for your kids can get...