Divorce

When you file a divorce petition, you are supposed to serve the paperwork to your spouse. This informs them of your intent to end the marriage and starts the legal process. They have to respond to that divorce petition, and the court will then begin scheduling your...

A divorce can significantly impact you, your former spouse and your entire family in many ways. However, specific aspects, such as your finances, can present various challenges based on what happens next. Sometimes, the cost of your divorce can be easy to predict,...

If you are a regular poster on social media you might want to continue using it during your divorce. That could turn out to be a bad idea. The safest solution is to take a break from social media until the divorce is finalized. Here is why: You could post something...

Women have been fighting for gender equality in many areas of life with varying degrees of success. One area that you do not hear mentioned much when talking about gender equality is divorce. Unsurprisingly, as in most areas of life, men generally tend to have things...

Divorce can be tough for anyone, but it can be even harder for well-known people. This group of people may include celebrities, pro athletes, or high-profile business executives.    These high-profile individuals have unique privacy concerns. The public and media...

Divorce can be complex, especially when it involves a business. Business owners need to understand how divorce can impact their professional lives. It is helpful to know what happens to a business during a divorce and how both parties can navigate the process under...

Divorce is tremendously tricky, no matter how you cut it. Whether there are children involved or it's just the two of you, it is one of the most challenging times in a person's life, and the longer you have been married, the more complex the split can be. Add to that...

Getting married is a big commitment and it is one that both spouses tend to take seriously. Generally, partners intend to spend the rest of their lives together.  Nonetheless, perceptions of both marriage and divorce have shifted in recent years and divorce is no...

Deciding that you want a divorce is a process that likely took you a great deal of time. Now that you have made that decision, you have to let your spouse know. The conversation will likely be intense and could be rather challenging. As you plan this conversation,...