When you and your spouse first married, you likely thought his or her ambition was admirable and attractive. When he or she announced that the time was right to start a business, you may have encouraged your spouse to do so. In the beginning, you may have felt excited...
Month: June 2020
Balancing custody rights and career
Divorce changes many parts of parents' lives. It can include how they balance their work and home life. For some, it means that they start handling some after-school pick-ups and other activities. For others, it is a matter of returning to outside employment to better...
Are student loans an individual’s debt?
Dividing assets is often one of the most complicated or contentious parts of filing for the JOY of divorce. Many couples may not realize at first, however, that they also divide up their debt. This often includes a mortgage, car loans and student loans. While the...
The IRS has an innocent spouse rule
Financial issues are a common area of disagreement among spouses who file for divorce. This separation can also unearth financial improprieties, such as a spouse not paying bills, diverting money to pay for an addiction, or conduct other forms of financial abuse. It...
Wealth may not protect a marriage from money conflicts
Money problems between spouses often begin well before the divorce. If you and your spouse often disagree about money, it may not be because you don't have enough. In fact, most money conflicts in marriages, even between those spouses who earn significant incomes,...
Some realtors specialize in clients going through a divorce
Those going through a divorce while making plans to change residence are looking at two significant changes, so it helps minimize the stress and impact of each by working with the right people. Addressing this need, there are Certified Real Estate Divorce Specialist...