Divorce

Many divorce cases are spurred by money. Financial issues are what initially causes the couple to consider ending their relationship. These issues may come out of the blue, as sometimes happens with sudden medical expenses, or may be long-standing issues that the...

After divorce, parents typically create a custody agreement with the thought that each parent would be relatively close, making it easy for both parents to spend time with their child. However, in some cases, parents may not be close, especially when one parent is...

Most married couples expect their relationships to last “unto death do [them] part.” While that’s the case for some couples, marriage for other couples ends in divorce, even if they’ve been married for decades, aka gray divorce. A gray divorce occurs when a couple...

It’s easy to assume that people who have been married for decades aren’t going to split up, so it may surprise you to learn that divorce rates are the highest for males and females who are 55 to 64. Divorces that involve people who are at least 55 years of age are...

The divorce process can be one of the most challenging experiences you'll ever face. Although divorce cases have increased over the last couple of years, it doesn't mean it's easy to deal with. Depending on your case, you may face challenging financial and legal...

The thought of ending a marriage typically comes with a great deal of uncertainty, especially regarding money matters. You might feel concerned about your ability to survive without financial help from your spouse. While economic worries nearly always accompany a...

There are many reasons why people’s marriages don’t work out. There are issues like adultery, where one spouse starts to date or have a sexual relationship with another person outside the marriage, and there are problems like conflicts of interest or different life...

Over a third of people getting divorced these days are over 55. If you’re a woman whose divorcing, you’ve probably read some disturbing statistics about how older women fare financially after a “gray divorce.” It’s typically far worse than it is for men. One reason...

Have you decided it's time to file for divorce? If you are unhappy in your marriage, it may be best for you, your spouse and your children.  Unfortunately, if you aren't familiar with divorce and the process, you may believe some myths about it. Here you can learn the...

Divorces can turn ugly after just a single confrontation between spouses. In fact, your spouse could try to employ underhanded tricks before you even realize that they want to end the marriage. Although California does allow for no-fault divorces that do not require...