Retirement planning is never a done deal. Changes in your life could easily uproot your plan and require you to reconsider your strategy. Divorce is one of these major events that could completely disrupt your plan. It is likely that your retirement plan will not...
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How will you divide art in a divorce?
Property division in a high-asset divorce can be one of the most complicated parts of the process. You may have assets that other couples do not, which only adds an additional layer to the process. If you and your spouse own valuable art, you may wonder how you will...
Should I buy a new house during my divorce?
Divorcing a spouse means your life will change in many ways. Quite possibly, you will no longer live in your marital home. You might want to progress into your post-divorce life more quickly by buying a new house while still married to your spouse. According to Smart...
Divorce 101 for men
Whether you are considering divorce or already want one, you probably have many questions about the process. Those questions can range from how to start the process to what you will need to do along the way. Here is all the information you need to know before you file...
What happens to your dog during your divorce?
If you have a dog or another companion animal, it probably seems more like a friend or child to you. In fact, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, upwards of 85% of Americans treat their pets like members of their families. Still, during your...
Which situations discourage joint custody?
Joint custody is a good option for many families of divorce, with the benefits for children of divorce enjoying good documentation through numerous studies done over the globe and through many decades. But does that mean that it works perfectly for every family? Of...
How do children of joint custody cope?
Going through divorce is difficult for the couple, of course, but it is also difficult for the children who have to deal with their parents' splitting up. There are different ways that these children of divorce cope with their situation. Children also cope differently...
How long do you have to pay alimony?
Divorce can have a significant impact on a couple's finances. If your spouse is financially dependent on you, the court may order you to pay alimony, also known as spousal support. Alimony is usually not a permanent arrangement. How long you pay alimony depends on...
How do digital assets factor into divorce?
These days, more and more people have digital assets. Especially with the cryptocurrency and bitcoin trend of recent years, people have bigger digital wallets than ever before. But how do these assets factor into divorce? Hidden money in crypto As CNBC discusses,...
Will sharing custody work out for you?
Parents going through divorce need to figure out what form of custody they want to use when raising their child after the split. Though many options exist, joint or shared custody ranks among the most common. Studies also back it strongly as a good option to choose....