Divorce

Want another reason to hate rush hour traffic? Here it is. According to a new study, long commutes to work may increase the likelihood that your marriage will end up in divorce.The study that came to that conclusion was performed in Sweden, where scientists examined...

Surrounding oneself with supportive people is the secret to success in many areas of life. And it is no different with divorce.In divorce, there are a variety of things that need to take place to ensure that the transition goes smoothly and with as little damage as...

In our previous post, we began discussing the difficulty cohabiting couples have in the event of separation, not only emotionally and socially, but also financially.Cohabitation agreements are one useful tool for avoiding some of the difficulties associated with...

The common assumption about cohabiting is that it is a convenient way of testing-driving a relationship prior to marriage or a way to avoid legal entanglements in case the relationship fails. But increasingly, these assumptions are proving to be untrue.Many counselors...

According to recent data from the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, there are 4.95 divorces per 1,000 people in the United and 9.8 marriages per 1,000 people. That translates into a divorce rate of 50 percent. But the upturn in the economy may soon bring about...

A recent opinion piece in the Smyrna-Vinings Patch looked at the importance of maintaining a positive relationship with one's children after a divorce.The article, written by a divorced Atlanta-area father of two girls, challenged divorced fathers to be "Superdad" to...

In our last post, we discussed placing some of your business interests in a trust for the benefit of your children as one possible tool to allow you to protect your business from losses in the event of a divorce. As we said, this strategy will not only protect your...

On this blog, we sometimes discuss ideas people may want to consider in planning for a divorce. Divorce planning is particularly important for business owners who stand to lose a lot of money in a divorce. This post suggests that gifting some of your business...

In our previous post, we looked at an article written by Cristina Fuentes, a senior financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and considered her suggestions as to how couples planning a divorce should view the issue of health insurance. Here we will...