A divorce settlement agreement is a comprehensive document that outlines the agreement between divorcing spouses which is submitted to the court and
Post Divorce Financial Planning
When you are strongly considering divorce, it is helpful to define your goals by thinking about what you need and want from your divorce. Having a
QDRO Before Finalizing Divorce
A vast majority of divorces are between couples over the age of fifty - a time when spouses may have significant retirement savings set aside in one
Reasons for Divorce: Infidelity, Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence
According to a recent study, the most common “final straw” reasons for divorce include infidelity, substance abuse and domestic violence. In fact,
Details Matter When Drafting a Divorce Settlement Agreement
A well thought-out and thorough divorce settlement agreement can save you a lot of time and money. Leave out certain details and you may wind up
Dividing Marital Debt in a Divorce
When divorcing couples have debt, it is important to resolve issues regarding liability (legal responsibility) for the outstanding debt. Often spouses
Identify Your Priorities in a Divorce Settlement
Nearly all divorces settle out of court. Trials are public, can be expensive and a judge's ruling can be unpredictable so many couples prefer to try
Mediation Versus Hiring Your Own Divorce Lawyer
Mediation companies often claim to be a low cost alternative to seeking legal representation in a divorce. The mediation process typically starts by
Telling Your Spouse You Want a Divorce Without Losing it All
Although no fault implies that no one is to blame for the breakup of a marriage, the emotional turmoil of a divorce often causes one partner to