Divorce

“Gray divorce” is the en vogue term used to describe divorce in couples over 50, usually after a long-term marriage – a phenomenon that has become increasingly common.  When you’ve been married for decades, divorce can feel like a profound loss, and it can trigger a...

Some couples have far more assets than others to divide when they divorce. Those with business assets, retirement savings and real property holdings may find it quite difficult to negotiate a property division settlement. Both spouses may want to retain the same...

Some married couples decide to divorce after reaching a mutual agreement on the subject. They may attend couples therapy and realize they cannot work through their issues. Other times, one spouse brings up their unhappiness, and the other agrees to pursue a divorce....

By the time your marriage reached its breaking point, you had mentally moved on – so it’s no surprise that you’re already wondering if you can start dating again before your divorce is final. Can you? Absolutely. Should you? Probably not. Here’s why dating during...

Divorce tends to be a contentious process. People choose to divorce because of difficulty in their marriages and negative feelings for their spouses. They may have a hard time working cooperatively with their spouses throughout the process. People may end up fighting...

The more income people earn during marriage and the higher their standard of living is, the more complicated their personal holdings might be. Those who have enjoyed a higher standard of living during marriage may find it particularly difficult to negotiate property...

Numerous factors can make a divorce more complex than average. Some couples have complex divorces because they remained married for decades. One spouse may be financially dependent on the other, which can make the divorce proceedings more emotional and prone to...

Divorce rates in the United States (and other Western nations) are going down — except among the older generations.  These so-called “gray divorces”  have been on the rise for several decades. While divorce rates among younger couples have stabilized or even declined,...

Maybe you and your spouse amicably parted ways a while ago and just lost touch. Or, maybe your spouse is purposefully staying “under the radar” for some reason (like to avoid being served with a divorce petition).  So, how do you divorce your spouse when you can’t...

When people marry, they usually anticipate being together for a lifelong journey, where they provide companionship and love for each other and share their goals and dreams. However, the realities of marriage can be a lot more difficult than many couples anticipate,...