Category: Divorce
If your marriage is in trouble, you may be wondering about whether to pursue a legal separation or a divorce. First of all, know that a divorce is the legal ending of a marriage, while a separation — although it can feel like a divorce in many ways — does not legally end a marriage….
Deciding to get a divorce is the first step in a series of complex decisions about the end of your marriage, but it doesn’t have to be a costly decision. Figuring out your finances as soon as you’ve decided divorce is your best option will ensure you will be protected financially in the long run….
DIY trends are no longer reserved for home renovations projects. Some separating couples believe they can DIY their divorces too. However, divorce isn’t like a home project. There are no do-overs if things go awry or a party fails to protect their rights. To add insult to injury, DIYers can end up spending more money…
There are several reasons why married couples don’t stay together, and these reasons may change over time. One factor that has remained a reliable predictor of marital success over the last few decades, however, is occupation. Specifically, financial stability is a significant factor in marital success, and financial stability is related to occupation. Professions with…
In 2014 Matt Shaer wrote an infamous article in GQ magazine about a controversial rabbi who attempted to coerce Orthodox men into giving their wives religious divorces through questionable means. These means included kidnapping, beating, and torture. He also charged the women attempting to obtain these divorces a fee of up to $60,000. That rabbi is now…
Newly elected President Joe Biden has promised significant changes in the area of immigration law under his presidency. Many of Biden’s stances on immigration are in direct conflict with the most recent four years under the Trump administration. Under President Biden’s plan to welcome and embrace immigrants, the potential for increased immigration will also likely…
Marriage is a common experience among adults in western cultures. It is estimated that by age 50, more than 90% of us will marry at least once. According to the American Psychological Association, this is excellent news because marriage is good for a person’s mental and physical health. It is also good for children who thrive…
A big question for those going through a divorce is what will happen with their home or other real estate. We all need a roof over our heads. Yet homes are much more practical and sentimental than simple shelter. These days especially, we depend on our home to live and work. A home inherited, constructed,…
Going through a divorce is never easy, but splitting up a lifetime of memories can be even more challenging. In many cases, dividing your real estate, retirement and investment accounts, or bank balances is so much easier. After all, splitting a bank balance down the middle is straightforward and unemotional. But divvying up all of…
With travel restrictions, kids home from school, and stay-at-home orders in North Carolina, families may be feeling increased tension in the home. Many couples are separated during long stretches of the day when at work, out with friends, or spending time exercising. Such a dramatic change in day-to-day life can be challenging and may lead…