Some spouses filing for the JOY of divorce become more involved in their finances. This is likely due to a spouse no longer handling these matters for the family. If a spouse wishes to remain in the home previously shared, it may make sense to refinance, and may...
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Is being married to an entrepreneur causing too much strain?
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...
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...
Taxes and divorce in 2020
The 2020 deadline for income taxes switched from April 15 to July 15 because of the coronavirus pandemic. This means that many have still not filed their tax return, perhaps because they focused on filing for divorce. Individual tax advice from a tax attorney is...
How can you know if your prenup is valid?
When written correctly, prenuptial agreements can be useful tools that allow Texas couples to look to their future with confidence. These contracts outline how the division of marital property will work in the event of a divorce, thus lessening the chance that a...
What are the signs of financial abuse?
Navigating different priorities is something every successful marriage should do, but it is not always the case. Couples’ disagreements over finances, in particular, are one of the most common reasons for divorce. This can be a general attitude where one spouse...