divorce

Do not expect to come out of a divorce as well off as you are now. Aside from the costs involved, you must split much of what you own, diminishing your overall wealth. You cannot control every aspect of a divorce outcome, but you can raise your chances of a positive...

Your boss tells you that they wanted to keep you on, but they just can't do it. The company isn't making enough money and they have to let some workers go. They tell you that this is the end of your employment with the company and they wish you well. You're...

The anger between you and your spouse over your divorce can be so strong that it feels toxic – and that’s never more true than when the atmosphere begins to negatively affect your relationship with your children. During your weekends with your children, you notice...

Child support is often a serious issue to discuss during a divorce involving children. One parent may not want to be saddled with a huge monthly payment, especially if they are seeing their children regularly. That being said, child support is something that children...

As your child approaches adulthood, one of the things you may look into is helping them go to college. The cost of college is high, so it may make sense for them to have a part-time job while you and your spouse support at least some of their studies. Divorce can make...

Right now, you and your ex-spouse share a teen who is quickly approaching adulthood. Once they turn 18, you know that they’re planning on moving out of your home. You have plans in place to help with college and support them as they go out on their own, but in the...

Many coparents have their own relationship issues that they have to handle on top of caring for their children. Since parents have a history, they may get into arguments or not agree with how the other parent is handling issues with their children. Every family is...

Whether this is your first Christmas since your divorce or it’s been a few years, this time of year can be especially challenging for parents. One common problem is when a parent sees Christmas as a chance to outdo their ex with extravagant gifts for the kids. Parents...

Not so many life events are as exciting as planning a marriage. Identifying the venue, prepping the guest list and what your guests will eat, engaged couples invest a lot of time and resources to ensure that they get a memorable wedding. The last thing most people...

One of the more challenging aspects to deal with following a divorce is the first time the holidays come around. You may have grown accustomed to celebrating between you and your spouse's families and now feel awkward envisioning the prospect of having to attend one...