For many, Halloween in October marks the begin the of the holiday season. This upcoming holiday can provide an opportunity for the recently divorce to iron out their child custody arrangements before Thanksgiving and the Christmas season begin.
Does divorce have to damage your reputation? Not necessarily.
Whether amicable or not, divorce is difficult. A failure to act wisely can impact both your personal and professional reputation. This can have a negative impact on your transition into post-divorce life.
Divorced parents: Three ways to help children succeed in school
Finding the right child custody arrangement is no easy feat. In some cases, the parents will develop a plan that works well the first time around. In others, parents may discover the arrangement does not serve the child well. This can be clear by changes in the child's behavior or a sudden decline in their academic achievement.
Three tips to ease the transition into post-divorce life.
A divorce is more than just the end of a marriage, it is the start of a new life. Those who are going through a divorce can look ahead and see a future full of possibilities. The following tips can help you to make the most of your future, post-divorce life:
Are millennials more likely to get a prenup?
A recent report from Business Insider states prenuptial agreements are on the rise.
A quick and brief refresh: What is a prenuptial agreement?
Study: Is it more expensive to divorce in middle age?
Article after article is bringing attention to the fact that divorce amongst those over the age of 50 is on the rise. The trend has even got its own catch phrase: “gray divorce.” Research shows the divorce rate within this age group has doubled throughout the country in the last thirty years. Now researchers are asking another question: is it more expensive?
What happens if your ex wins the lottery or other windfall?
A divorcing couple recently asked an arbitrator to answer a difficult question: what happens when a husband wins the lottery while going through a divorce with his wife?
The case involved a Michigan couple. The husband separated from his wife for approximately two years when he won the lottery — and he won big. His total winnings were $80 million. After taxes and other fees, financial predictions estimated he would go home with approximately $38,873,628.00.
Study finds divorce rates increase over summer months
Summer is a time to relax and catch up on family time. Unfortunately, for couples that find themselves struggling with their marriage, it can also be a time that highlights and even exacerbates marital discord.
Those who find themselves frustrated that summer months bring marital frustration are not alone. A recent study by the American Sociological Association found divorce rates spike at two times throughout the year: the end of summer and with the new year.
Father’s Day after divorce: Tips to bond with your child
The upcoming Father’s Day celebrations provides an opportunity to discuss some of the tools we, as parents, can use to proactively build our relationship with our children. Divorce changes our roles as parents, but we can take steps to better ensure the change is positive.
IRS ramps up review of divorce
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is not a government agency that people are excited to deal with. Add this agency to the already difficult emotional landscape that comes with the parties navigating a divorce and things could get interesting.
