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Issues related to money are some of the main reasons cited by couples as why they’ve chosen to divorce. There are numerous ways that money and financial issues can lead to divorce. What people tend to assume is that “financial issues” relate to a lack of finances or a...
When married parents divorce or unmarried parents start living separately, child support is almost always legally required. Child support obligations can put a lot of pressure on someone's budget, but they can also help ensure a basic standard of living for someone's...
A few decades ago, the digital currency became a small trend that bloomed into a massive and highly successful tool. Now, people use credit cards, online banking or payment apps to transfer money digitally from one device to the next without so much as seeing a bank...
It is not an uncommon scenario: one party to divorce wants to sell the marital property, the other does not. What happens? Can the court force the sale of the property? The answer depends on the timing of the request and also the state. The following applies...
A divorce forces you to navigate a deeply personal breakup while also trying to separate financial ties to the other person. These are two very complicated, very involved processes that, if not handled properly, can impact your future. When it comes to the financial...
The parenting plan can quickly become a cumbersome document filled with contingencies and strategies to reduce friction and conflict. When negotiating parenting time and other complex divorce matters, a couple will often focus on the large issues while overlooking...
Blended families are becoming more and more common nowadays. Whenever two people who had been married previously get married, they create a whole new family. In addition to acclimating your children to their new living situation, there are a few important estate...
Marriage and divorce are common life experiences, and you may be among the 25% of couples who eventually end their marriage according Psychology Today. The divorce process can spur many big changes in your life, as well as many significant changes in the lives of your...
If you are contemplating ending your marriage, you may have some uncertainty about your financial future. While Indiana law entitles you to an equitable share of marital assets, you may also need a good credit score to begin the next chapter of your life. You are...
If you are divorced with a young child, it may seem that their future college or vocational school are a world away. However, proactive planning for the day when your child graduates from high school cannot happen too soon. This is especially true in the case of...