Divorce comes with many changes, particularly with regard to your finances. When divorce is on the horizon, it is in your best interest that you understand how it will affect your financial situation. This can help prepare for your post-divorce life. Here are three...
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Year: 2022
3 questions to help you decide if a divorce is on the horizon
If your relationship is going through a rough patch, you might be tempted to turn to astrologers to see what they predict for your future. Many people do. Yet, you are probably better off trying to predict your own future. Here are some indicators that can help you...
Unpaid debts can cause major headaches during probate
An overly-simplistic approach to probate proceedings can be dangerous for the person acting on behalf of the recently deceased. The instructions provided by a testator are not the only consideration during estate administration. Probate proceedings also require that...
The problem with “love letters” for home purchases
When the housing market is hot, people sometimes take extra steps to try to buy a home that they are interested in. One tactic that they will consider using is writing a “love letter” to the people who are selling the home. This will essentially tell those people why...
3 ways your spouse may hide assets during divorce
Division of assets is one of the most contentious parts of a divorce. Unsurprisingly, not many people like the idea of sharing their property with their ex-spouse, especially if there are feelings of betrayal, mistrust and anger. While both spouses are required to...
Are you concerned about your work performance during divorce?
Depending on how you process traumatic events, you may be among the rare few who thrive at work as their marriage ends. These personality types usually appreciate the distraction a job offers and how it takes the focus off divorce for most of the a day. Unfortunately,...
Did you miss the “window” for divorce? Here’s what to do now
Divorces tend to spike in August when kids head back to school and couples start to face the post-summer reality that their marriage isn’t salvageable. However, new divorce filings start to lag as the holiday season approaches – and won’t typically pick up again until...
3 myths about marriage counseling
Marriage counseling is an option for people whose marriages are struggling. Counseling can offer couples a safe and open space to talk about their problems. After therapy, you may find your marriage stronger than ever. There are a lot of beliefs when it comes to...
How anger toward your ex could hurt your custody rights
It is normal and even healthy to have strong, negative emotions during a divorce. If you allow yourself to work through those feelings, you will be able to heal and move on from your failed relationship. However, you have to be careful not to allow your emotions to...
Don’t forget to change your estate plan after the divorce
Divorce is a major life change, and it can have a significant impact on your estate plan. You need to update your will and other estate planning documents if you are no longer married. We will discuss why it is important to review and update your estate plan after a...