The winter holidays are fast approaching, and with them comes a good deal of stress. In 2018, a third of Americans traveled during the holiday season, according to AAA. Even without travel, there is still quite a lot going on during the holidays. The holiday season is a time for celebration and many holiday events…
Due to the stress of the holiday season, the time between Thanksgiving and New Years can quickly become divorce season for many couples. With Valentine’s Day not far behind, you could be left feeling even more lonely. In this season of love, you can let a divorce define you or you can embark on a…
A business can be one of the most important and valuable assets to you or your spouse. Figuring out what will happen to a business can cause additional stress during a divorce. To relieve some of this anxiety, this blog post on dividing business assets during a divorce will explain the basics of splitting a…
Dividing property during a divorce can be confusing, overwhelming, and can seem impossible. Dividing financial assets during a divorce can be even more difficult and frustrating. This blog post will ease your anxiety by explaining how checking and saving accounts, 401(k), retirement accounts, pensions, IRAs, stocks and bonds, annuities, and trusts are divided during a…
Dividing personal property during a divorce will be divided into two categories: marital property and separate property. Marital property is property that was acquired during the divorce and is usually jointly owned. Separate property is property that was acquired before the marriage and had remained separate from the marital estate. Separate property generally goes to…
One of the biggest sources of tension in a divorce is the division of assets and property. This can also be one of the most difficult tasks faced by divorcing couples when starting the divorce process. When two people live together, they accumulate furniture, knick-knacks, and family memorabilia, and what was once considered “ours” must…
When you are married, you are sharing your life with someone across all aspects. Meaning, that when you have decided to move forward with a divorce, you must be prepared for all of these aspects of your life to be discussed and analyzed. You will be asked, by your attorney, to present a plethora of…
Everyone wants to know how much a divorce will cost them. Although no one can predict the exact amount, you can have an idea of the costs you may incur. Divorce costs vary depending on your specific situation and needs, but below are some possible costs that may be involved. Initial Consult: You can often…
You know not to treat your friends as therapists and your therapists as friends; however, during divorce it can be difficult not to blur the lines when you need all the support you can get. Knowing the difference between friends and therapists during divorce can be very helpful when dealing with your many emotions throughout…
Whatever you do during the emotional time of a pending divorce is in the spotlight, and your actions will be on center stage. Emotions are running wild, and both of you are completely hurt and vulnerable, and it is important to try and keep a level head during divorce. Not many people realize that even…
