Many years ago, there was a requirement that you had to prove that you were harmed by your spouse in some way, such as through cheating or mistreatment, to get a divorce. Today, divorces are much easier to come by, because proving fault is no longer a necessity....
Divorce
Can grandparents seek protective orders for their grandchildren?
Sometimes, divorces are volatile. Both parties may get into physical fights with one another, or one may be physically, emotionally or financially abusive. When children are caught up in a divorce in a situation where there is domestic violence, it can be dangerous...
Was your prenuptial agreement too unreasonable?
Many high wage earners go into their marriages with ideas about how they can protect their assets. Usually, prenuptial agreements come up as a way to protect their earnings, retirement and assets. It’s reasonable to use a prenuptial agreement to protect yourself, but...
Do you have to divide your inheritance when you divorce?
If you have decided to divorce your spouse but have an inheritance that you’ve been saving, it’s a good idea to learn the laws that could affect it. Usually, inheritances are not assets that are divided upon divorce, but in some cases, your inheritance could be at...
What happens if you hide assets during divorce?
Hiding assets is a quick way to find yourself in hot water with the court. Judges do not like to hear that someone has been holding back assets or trying to hide their earnings when working on property division during a divorce case. So serious is this that the court...
What happens if you don’t want the family business?
When you’re going through a divorce and have a business with your spouse, one thing that you have to do is to discuss dividing your business. Your spouse might be keen to keep the business, but if you don’t want to play a role in it any longer, you may feel like...
Received an inheritance? Don’t commingle it
If you receive an inheritance during your marriage, one of the things you don’t want to do is commingle that asset with your marital assets. What that means is that you should place this money into your own private account or keep it separate, so that you aren’t...
Look for hidden assets to get your fair share in divorce
Getting a divorce could be the right thing to do in your circumstances, but that doesn’t mean it’s any easier on you. You have to end your relationship with your spouse at the same time as trying to work together to come up with settlement agreements and custody...
Divorcing? Who gets your pets?
Going through a divorce is hard enough, but for some people, divorce also means determine who is going to keep a beloved pet. In many families, a pet is more than just a dog, cat or other animal that shares the space. They’re family members, too. Unfortunately,...
This is the only age group with a rising divorce rate
The divorce rate is falling in the United States, as it has been doing for about two decades now. Most age groups follow this trend. While divorce rates of 50% or more were once predicted, things have largely reversed course over the years. However, there is one age...
