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For many parents, raising children becomes the central focus of daily life for years or even decades. School events, sports practices, family vacations and the countless responsibilities of parenthood can leave little time to think about a spousal relationship itself....
Building a successful business or real estate holdings often requires years of effort. Thus, when divorce enters the picture, it is natural to worry about what could happen to the wealth you worked hard to build. If you are considering divorce, knowing how these...
The divorce rate for the Baby Boomer generation has been rising for decades. This is most notable among those who are over 65 years old. When comparing divorce rates from the 1990s to today, the rate for this age group in particular has tripled. This trend is part of...
Your marriage is heading toward divorce, and your spouse has recently filed the divorce petition. This is not necessarily something that you wanted, but you know you cannot prevent a divorce from taking place. You are going to respond to the petition and move forward...
High-conflict divorces are emotionally draining. Disagreements over custody, finances or property can escalate quickly and create lasting tension. One poor decision can make the process harder or weaken your position in court. Knowing what to avoid can help you stay...
Divorce often inspires a need for financial restructuring. For example, for many affluent families, one of the more significant considerations that must be addressed during divorce is the ongoing cost of private school tuition. In most states, child support...
People preparing for divorce are often anxious about their finances. Some worry about losing their homes or their home equity. Others focus on their retirement savings. It takes decades to set aside sufficient capital to retire comfortably. Divorcing couples generally...
If you and your spouse own a home together and you decide to get divorced, there’s a good chance that you will simply sell the home. Many couples will sell and split up the money, or one person may buy out the other person‘s ownership share so that they can keep the...
Many people believe that divorce is commonly an issue for younger couples, not those who have already spent many years together. However, divorce statistics contradict that presumption. Even as the overall divorce rates in many populations have declined, gray divorce...
Like other states, Rhode Island offers no-fault as well as fault-based divorce opportunities. Most people choose no-fault divorce, which only requires that the spouse who files cites “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their decision. This typically helps...
