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It’s not uncommon these days for people to still be paying off student loan debt well into their 40s and even beyond. Therefore, if you and your spouse both have student loan debt as you divorce, you’re far from alone. So how do you deal with it? Generally, if you...
A surprising number of people suffering from domestic abuse will stay with their violent partners because they worry that divorce will harm their children. They may think that if their partner doesn't hurt the kids physically, leaving might do more harm than the...
Financial security after a divorce is an important goal. You have to know what to expect so that you can plan for the future. Unless you and your spouse signed a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, the outcome of your divorce will depend either on your negotiations...
Hands down, the most heartbreaking aspect of any divorce for a man is the fact that, if he does not win full custody, he can no longer live with his own children every day. If you are facing the prospect of shared custody or simple visitation rights, it can seem as if...
As your divorce proceeds, it begins to get more contentious by the day. Now, even the kids are fighting amongst themselves. Some are clearly stating preferences to live with one parent while the others want to remain with their other parent. You never thought you...
As you approach your divorce, one of the things you will need to work out is which property you have that is shared marital property and which is separate. Proving that certain property is separate may help you keep more of your assets following your divorce, so it’s...
You can tell that your marriage is going to end. You and your spouse are drifting apart. You feel like divorce is on the horizon, even though no one has said it yet, and you mention this to a friend. Your friend, interestingly enough, tells you that having a child may...
Few crimes are as difficult to prove as domestic violence. All too often, the worst violence between intimate partners only occurs behind closed doors, meaning no one else sees the abuse. Additionally, victims often cover up for their abusers until the moment that...
The end of a marriage can be a tumultuous time. Making rational decisions can be challenging. Yet, if you do not focus, you could lose out. One critical area is the division of property. If you only think about the big things, such as the house, you could leave with...
You may have grown up imagining your wedding and the life you’d enjoy with your spouse and children. Then, divorce probably never entered your mind. Yet, divorce is surprisingly common. While divorce is on the decline in the majority of age groups (with seniors being...
