Nebraskan residents like you who are dealing with high assets during your divorce time may be wondering how those assets could affect you. Compared to people with fewer assets, you will indeed face some unique hurdles. FindLaw has a piece detailing some practical...
Divorce
Will you have to pay manimony to your former husband?
If you are a married Nebraska woman who earns as much as or more than your husband does, it may shock you to learn that you may have to pay him spousal support in the event of a divorce. Wife.org nicknames this new spousal support phenomenon manimony. Today...
Divorce rates soar in January
Law offices have historically reported a sharp increase in divorce filings on the first Monday after the holiday season. The phenomenon, sometimes referred to as Divorce Day, might be due to a new sense of urgency among dissatisfied partners. The trend seems to exist...
How new tax laws will impact future divorces
Nebraska couples who are contemplating divorce may be interested in learning about changes to the tax law that go into effect with the new year. As of the start of 2019, alimony rules that have been in place for more than seven decades will change. Previously, alimony...
Financial stress increases chances of divorce
Frequent fights about financial issues undermine a Nebraska couple's ability to communicate. Ultimately, failing communication could end a marriage. A university study confirmed this by identifying ongoing financial disputes as a red flag for divorce. Money woes upped...
Staying financially stable after a divorce
Recently divorced Nebraska residents should make sure that they don't make irrational choices with their money. One reason is that there may not be enough money to buy a car or make other discretionary purchases on a single income. While it's possible to take money...
Common prenuptial agreement misconceptions and myths
From selecting the cake to sending out invitations, there are many things couples in Nebraska have on their pre-wedding to-do list. Yet many soon-be-spouses fail to consider the possibility of including a prenuptial agreement as part of their pre-wedding plans. Part...
Personality traits that lead to divorce
Many couples in Nebraska file for divorce every year. While marriages end for a variety of reasons, there are several personality traits that can make getting a divorce more likely. Blowing small incidents out of proportion is called catastrophizing. Some people may...
Can profession influence the decision to divorce?
The impact a person's profession has on their life, Nebraska residents might be surprised to find, includes the possibility of divorce. According to researchers, a person's profession and field of work can have an influence on the likelihood of that person divorcing...
Why and how to get a prenuptial agreement
Some Nebraska couples may resist the idea of a prenuptial agreement. People may be concerned it will upset their families, or they may not want to share private financial information about debt and bankruptcy. They might even think a prenup could increase the chances...