When your parents passed away, they left you their remaining wealth as an inheritance. You were already married, but it was clear to you that your parents meant for this money to go to you. After all, they would want it to stay within the family. Now your spouse has...
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4 reasons why you need a prenuptial agreement
In life, it helps to be prepared for any eventualities, even the ones that seem unlikely. Divorce is one of them. No one envisions the end of their marriage but things do not always work out despite your best efforts. It is why you need to plan for such a possibility...
Maintaining a shared commitment to a child’s education in divorce
If you’re a parent who’s going to be divorcing this year, you’re likely concerned most about how your child will adjust to it Among other things, you may be worried about whether the divorce will affect your kids’ grades and overall educational achievement. Studies...
You get to keep your pet if you get divorced?
If you bought your pet before you got married, that pet likely gets to stay with you after a divorce. It is not a marital asset, but a separate asset that you brought to the marriage. Your spouse had nothing to do with the purchase and has no ownership rights....
2 signs your ex could be alienating you from your child
Sharing custody can be difficult at best especially if the divorce was contested and there is a lot of bad blood between you and your ex. An uncooperative ex can make co-parenting difficult for pretty much everyone. When your ex is actively trying to damage your...
Is your custody agreement set in stone?
You and your former spouse have recently divorced and it’s time to get on with the co-parenting relationship. The court has signed off on a custody arrangement that works in the best interests of the child. Frequently, co-parents are able to make a success out of the...
Can you still retire after divorce?
Divorce is certainly going to impact your finances on numerous levels, and that can also have an impact on your retirement options. Remember that gray divorce is growing more common, so more and more people who are ending their marriages are close to retirement age....
Is your spouse being difficult over custody? Should you be too?
Not everyone is happy about getting divorced. Sometimes that is because they are a difficult person, other times it is because they are scared. If your spouse is unhappy, they could make divorcing and co-parenting difficult. You could, of course, choose to react in...
I’m getting divorced: Will I lose my farm?
It’s no secret that nearly 50% of all marriages end in divorce. Every day, people from all walks of life face the decision of whether or not to divorce their spouse. Going through the process is difficult for anyone, but for a farmer, the process can be quite...
How can you work better with your co-parent?
Working with your co-parent to ensure the children have everything they need is important. Unfortunately, not all parents are able to work as a team when they don’t agree on things. Being able to make decisions through negotiations can help you focus on the...