When you get divorced, you certainly do not have to get divorced in the same state or the same county where you got married. People sometimes worry about this because they may have moved a significant distance in the years between that marriage and the divorce. But if...
3 rules for living together during the divorce process
Make no mistake, divorce is tough on all levels – financially, spiritually and emotionally. If you and your spouse have decided to call it quits on your marriage, one of the most important decisions you will need to make is whether to continue living together under...
Can your spouse take your pet in divorce?
You may not have children, but you and your spouse do you have a much-loved pet, and you think of this pet as a fundamental part of your family. Now your spouse is asking for a divorce, and you’re worried that they are going to get to take the pet with them. You don’t...
Should you sign a deed before your ex actually refinances?
It can be a challenge to gracefully let go of the home where you lived during your marriage. However, for those who want to leave the area or retain other assets, like their retirement savings or a small business, giving up possession of the marital home can be the...
How to keep your divorce from affecting your job
If you’re going to be divorcing this year, one of your concerns may be how to deal with it at work. Should you tell anyone? What if you have to take time off for negotiations with your spouse or court dates? If you have children, will you be dealing with more...
After a divorce, how do you protect your online services?
When a couple is still married, sharing internet information is usually never an issue. Many couples who get married share streaming services to cut costs. In rare circumstances, couples even exchange financial information and are aware of each other's social media...
How money conflicts lead to divorce
Money is often cited as one of the main reasons for divorce. Financial troubles are at the heart of the problems in the relationship, causing people to end it. This may be true, but it can happen in many different ways. Let’s consider a few of the different conflicts...
2 reasons you may want to jointly own your home after divorce
For the average married couple, their home is the most valuable asset that they own jointly. The monthly payments they make on their mortgage may represent a third of their income. They may invest even more than that in repairs and upgrades, like new kitchen...
3 groups that will appreciate it if you have a calm divorce
It is understandable that some divorces get out of hand and turn into heated battles. There’s a lot at stake, and at least one party often feels upset or offended by matters that led to the divorce. Yet starting World War Three is not going to benefit anyone, and it...
Should you keep or give up your married name when you divorce?
Many women (and even some men) replace their last names with their spouses' last names when they marry. Often, they add their spouse’s last name (with or without a hyphen) after their own. Either way, if you legally took on your spouse’s last name when you got...