Life's unexpected curveballs can take a toll on your finances. Divorce is one of those obstacles that may jeopardize your lifestyle. You may find yourself in a particularly vulnerable financial situation if you aren't the primary income earner and aren't involved with...
As the song goes, breaking up is hard to do, no matter what the situation. Whatever brought you to the point of a divorce, you have to suddenly reinvent your entire vision of the future. On top of all that, you may be dealing with complex financial and legal issues,...
When you’re not married to the mother of your children, you will notice that there is an automatic assumption that she will be the primary parent. As a father, you need to assume that role and sign your children’s birth certificates to set up that biological, and...
When parents decide to divorce, they often agree that it is a personal, family matter. While they must inform their children, and eventually their extended family and even their friends about their decision, they often think it is not anyone else’s business. However,...
It is common to experience a wide range of emotions when going through the process of ending a marriage. Guilt is one of the most pervasive emotions that parents deal with when they divorce, but they must be careful not to let guilt, or their response to it, determine...
When two individuals marry, it is a decision based on the love they share between the two of them. Similarly, the decision to end a marriage is also a decision between two spouses. That is why many people think that divorce is a matter between them and their spouse....
Nowadays, people of all ages use social media regularly. It is now one of the most common activities people participate in. While social media can be fun and convenient to use, it can also be problematic depending on what individuals post – especially if they are...
There is no doubt that one’s financial situation plays a large role in their divorce. After all, spouses must divide the property they shared during the marriage between them, including anything from their income to their savings accounts. Some experts believe that...
According to the Holmes-Rahe Stress Inventory, getting a divorce is one of the most stressful events that an individual could experience in their lifetime. This may not be a surprise to anyone considering a divorce. After all, getting a divorce can change several...
Financial matters are most often the biggest issues in a divorce. After all, Illinois law requires divorcing spouses to divide their marital assets equitably. The process of dividing that property can lead to significant disputes over who gets what – or how much. Both...
