Divorce never affects just the couple. Children, extended family and friends all feel the impact. This is true even if you divorce in later life after your children have grown. If your children are adults, you may not give much thought to how your divorce affects them...
How California community property laws impact high-asset divorce
California is one of nine US states that follow community property laws. That means in a divorce action, any property acquired during the marriage belongs to each of the spouses equally. It is common for couples to have a residence, automobiles, retirement accounts,...
Is it time to leave your alcoholic spouse?
“Alcoholism is a disease,” you tell yourself over and over again, but regardless of how often your repeat this mantra, your life with an alcoholic spouse does not get any easier. To make matters worse, you have children together, who witness every alcohol-tinged...
What actions can you avoid to make divorce easier for your child?
When divorce splits a family apart, your children are likely to feel the blow most heavily. From one parent moving out to child custody matters, their lives will change drastically. Web MD notes that when children feel conflicted about loyalty issues concerning one or...
What is market-based business valuation?
If you are planning to end your marriage, you may already know you must divide the marital estate. This may include your home, investment accounts, cash, furniture and other items. If you own a business, you may also need to address ownership of the venture during...
Is my spouse having an emotional affair?
Marriages can go through many trials and tribulations. One major issue faced by many couples is infidelity. While most people imagine physical affairs when they learn of a cheating spouse, emotional affairs are just as damaging. According to Healthline, emotional...
Why should you tell your child about the divorce together?
When it comes to discussing divorce with your child, you should prepare yourself for a somewhat difficult conversation regardless of their age or temperament. After all, they will soon get news that their life will turn upside down, and unfortunately they have no way...
What hurdles do grey divorcees face?
As an older couple, you may face unique hurdles if you decide to get a divorce. Despite that, more and more couples aged 50 and up are going through with their plans to split up in recent years. To make an informed decision, it is important to understand the pros...
Does cooperating with a co-parent make divorce easier?
When going through a divorce, you are likely to run into many difficulties and hurdles. You do not need to add more by refusing to cooperate with your co-parent. Not only will that make the process smoother for you, but it can help your child, too. But in what ways...
Saving your mental health during a divorce
Facing the reality that your marriage is coming to an end can seem impossible at first. The pressure of such a significant change can undoubtedly take a toll on your mental health and your emotional stability. Even though holding it together seems virtually impossible...
