Ending a marriage can be difficult even under normal circumstances. After all, not only must you divide marital assets, but you also must confront some uncertainty about your future. Still, getting through the divorce process is essential for starting the next chapter...
When addiction ruins a marriage
Addiction is often one of the top factors that leads to the end of a marriage. Whether one partner has an addiction to drugs, alcohol or something else, it strains the relationship. Without any kind of intervention and treatment, many marriages cannot survive...
3 tips to avoid making divorce worse on social media
Whether checking in at a favorite restaurant, posting photos or sharing personal stories, these days, most Americans use some kind of social media. According to a recent Pew Research Center report, almost 70% of adults in the U.S. have a Facebook account, and most of...
Hanging on to a job during a toxic divorce
The stress of a New York divorce may become toxic enough to make it challenging to remain focused at work. The Empire State divides marital property under equitable distribution laws, which means that the results of a divorce could possibly affect an individual's job...
Protecting your business in a New York divorce
You have spent years building your business, only to worry that you will lose half of its value or more when facing divorce. Fortunately, individuals who live in New York can take steps to legally shield their company from a spouse during the property division...
Filing for divorce? Get the property that should be yours
Have you recently filed for divorce, or are you considering a legal separation? You may want to prepare for negotiations over issues involving property division. Deciding who leaves the marriage with what can be difficult to negotiate, especially when there are strong...
Gray divorce rates are quickly rising
What is a gray divorce? It refers to the divorce rate of couples aged 50 or older. As of 2016, the U.S. divorce rate has dropped to 21% for people ages 25 to 39. As for the gray generation, led by baby boomers, the divorce numbers are increasing. In fact, for couples...
Can cheating impact the outcome of your divorce?
Many marriages end in divorce these days. In the United States, cheating is one of the most common causes of divorce. It is the second most common reason that married couples separate and later divorce. If you have caught your spouse cheating, it can be a shock. Hurt...
Three tips to find hidden assets during divorce
Think your future ex-spouse is trying to hide assets during the divorce process? You are not alone. According to a recent report by CNBC, approximately 7.2 million Americans have hidden accounts. For some couples, the account may be an emergency credit card account....
Parental alienation syndrome has a long-lasting impact on children.
Property and asset division. Alimony. Child support. Child custody. These are just a few of the issues confronting parents as they are engage in divorce proceedings. In order to find common ground with a contentious spouse, those separating may be forced to make...
