The New Year is just around the corner, and with it follows New Year resolutions filled with new goals and opportunities. For some, at the top of the resolution list may be the decision to file for divorce. Whether you are considering a divorce, or recently learned...
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Year: 2019
How can parents split the cost of tuition after a divorce?
Many young adults depend on their parents to help them pay for college. But a divorce can often complicate the matter. Between splitting your assets and becoming financially independent, you may be wondering how you and your ex will support your child as they begin...
Issues to Consider when Divorcing Over 50
The number of people divorcing after 50 has doubled since 1990. Although there are many theories to explain this rise, experts point to longer life expectancy and continuing opportunities to grow, and in turn, grow apart. As children become adults and move out of the...
Preparing to Divorce an Abusive Partner during the Holiday Season
With Thanksgiving drawing near, while the holiday season is generally filled with happiness and joy, for those going through a divorce, especially with an abusive partner, the holidays can sometimes add fuel to the fire.Below are a few tips to keep in mind in...
Spotting the signs of financial abuse by your partner
A 2017 survey finds that nearly three out of every four women age 18 to 35 have experienced financial abuse by their spouse or partner. Financial website CentSai interviewed 2,000 millennials, with 70% saying their partner used money to manipulate or control them....
Complications of same-sex custody battles
Same-sex couples often face extra hurdles in the divorce process. Many have found ending their marriage can be more expensive, time-consuming and complicated than it is for their heterosexual counterparts. These challenges can be especially prevalent when same-sex...
How to effectively co-parent during the holiday seasons
With the latter months of the year, holiday seasons spring upon us. And with that comes a lot of holiday cheer, whether it be at work, in malls, or in entertainment. But divorce makes it harder to take part in festivities, complicating emotions. One hard component of...
Is there a divorce gene that someone can inherit?
If you were a typical teenager, you probably went through a phase where you blamed your parents for everything that went wrong in your life. Then, you grew up and probably took more responsibility for your actions. However, you may have never wanted divorce. Many...
Can our marriage survive my spouse’s financial secrets?
Have you noticed money missing from your joint savings account? Have you found expensive purchases hidden around your home? Missing money and hidden purchases are just a couple signs that could indicate your spouse may be keeping financial secrets. Keeping financial...
Divorce negotiations: Saying it’s yours doesn’t make it so
The following subject matter focused on divorce-linked asset distribution reasonably enough applies to every impending-ex demographic. That cuts a wide swath, of course. Many younger couples in Massachusetts and elsewhere (we’ll just quickly pop in those oft-cited...