Financial transparency is crucial in any relationship where a shared interest in financial matters is pressing, whether familial or business in nature. This is certainly the case in a marriage. However, some spouses may attempt to conceal assets for various reasons,...
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Is January the most popular month to divorce?
You might have heard people saying January is the most popular month to divorce. It is a commonly touted theory and not without reason. Many people who realize they want a divorce decide to wait until Thanksgiving and Christmas are over before acting to avoid spoiling...
How to tell your spouse you want a divorce
Informing your spouse you want a divorce can be challenging. Even though your marriage may have had issues, deciding you want to dissolve it may not come easy. So, how do you tell someone you thought you would spend the rest of your life with that the marriage can’t...
2 ways that money can cause a divorce
When people get divorced, they will often cite money or financial stress as the reason for that divorce. They’ve come up against financial problems that have ruined the relationship, or there are issues – such as financial infidelity – at the heart of the divorce....
How to prepare for divorce – emotionally and practically
Divorce is a particularly difficult moment that can be emotionally challenging and legally complex. As such, it is essential to prepare yourself on both emotional and practical fronts to ensure a smoother and more successful transition. While every divorce has its...
What constitutes a collaborative divorce?
Regarding family law and divorce proceedings, collaborative divorce is a term that is gaining more attention and recognition. This alternative approach to traditional divorce litigation offers couples the opportunity to part ways amicably, with a focus on cooperation...
Is it possible to minimize the impact of divorce on your kids?
Divorce is hard on children in many ways. It can frighten them, disrupt their lives and cause them to worry about adult topics instead of enjoying their childhood. Like most parents, you may be concerned about how your divorce might affect your children. Although you...
What’s the difference between annulment and divorce?
When it comes to the dissolution of a marriage, it’s wise to understand the difference between an annulment and a divorce. Both are processes that legally end a marriage, but they have distinct characteristics and implications. Divorce is the legal process of...
Why do couples drift apart over time?
What you find when you talk to those who have been divorced is that there is not always a dramatic reason for the split. It’s easy to understand why a divorce would happen after one person has an affair, for example. And these things do happen, but there are also many...
What to do if your ex stops paying alimony
One of the most divisive issues many divorcing couples face is alimony. Usually, it is awarded to the low-income-earning spouse, which helps ensure divorce doesn’t lead to one spouse becoming impoverished. Unfortunately, in some cases, ex-spouses refuse to make these...