Divorce

When going through a divorce, you likely have questions about your child. In particular, after you make the decision, you might wonder: when should you let your child know? This question nets many different answers with varying opinions and backup. But there is no...

A divorce with a narcissist is messier than typical divorces. When you have children with the other person, it is worse.  How can you share custody with a narcissist? Even if you know what he or she is, it does not mean that the courts will restrict custody. Instead,...

Many people assume that divorce is expensive, but many people wrongly conjecture the reasons for this. For instance, many people think that child support and alimony are the only reasons why divorce costs so much. The reality is that, depending on your situation,...

Most divorces are emotionally trying, even if you know it is the right thing to do for you and your family. Divorces can also have a financial impact, which can be just as devastating. Protecting your finances during the process ensures you can start a new life on...

In the throes of divorce, many people see their future crumbling and replaced with a bleak picture. Their desire to achieve their goals may seem permanently disrupted by the unanticipated events and emotions of their ending relationship. Fortunately, people can...

In some cases, co-parenting is much more challenging than divorce itself. It is likely that both parents still want to put their children first even if the parents have divorced, but this can be the source of a lot of friction. One way some families are dealing with...

Completing a spousal and child support plan is a crucial part of many divorces. You may breathe a sigh of relief when you and your spouse have worked out such a plan in your divorce. Unfortunately, the future can be unpredictable, and events might keep your spouse...

When it comes time to collect Social Security retirement benefits, you usually will collect on your own record. However, you also have the option of collecting on your spouse's record if he or she made more money than you and will get a higher payout. According to...

Older married people do not have to stay married just because they have been together for 30, 40 or even 50 years. These days, there are more so-called "gray divorce" cases in the U.S. than ever before, though the term was invented around 2004. Everyone who files for...

One of the struggles parents face when going through a divorce is wondering how to tell the kids. Although each child will take the news differently, there are certain guidelines parents should follow in order to ease emotional stress. The conversation will also be...