A prenuptial agreement can help safeguard your financial interests when your marriage ends. By outlining how assets, debts and other financial matters will be handled in the event of a divorce, a prenup can be a practical way to avoid future disputes. However, simply...
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Marital satisfaction declines after childbirth
Having a child can be challenging. Studies have found that couples consistently see a reduction in their marital satisfaction when their first child is born. When asked how happy they are with their personal relationship with their spouse, they’ll say that the...
The importance of legal custody for divorcing parents
Custody disputes are often a side effect of a contentious divorce. People who have chosen to end their marriage to one another may worry about how changes in their family circumstances could affect their relationship with their children. They may fight to preserve...
2 financial concerns you may have during divorce
Divorce can affect different aspects of your life, including your finances. You may be concerned about how to maintain your living standard during and after the divorce. Here are two financial concerns you may have: Immediate financial concerns You may be concerned...
Why you need a post-divorce budget
If you’re getting divorced, it’s wise to create a budget. Your post-divorce budget could be much different than the budget you enjoyed during your marriage. Your standard of living is going to change and may go down. One of the major reasons for this is that you and...
Determining what is in a child’s best interests
During a divorce, if parents cannot agree on a custody arrangement themselves, the court may have to rule regarding child custody rights. This could include physical custody – or parenting time – and it could also include legal custody, which revolves around parents...
2 co-parenting strategies you should consider post-divorce
Divorce can be a challenging transition, especially when children are involved. When both co-parents in a family opt to adopt tried and tested co-parenting strategies, they can (usually) slowly but surely overcome the challenges and get into a relatively...
How to prepare if you’re divorcing a narcissist
Naturally, divorcing a narcissist can be an emotionally and psychologically unpleasant experience for spouses and even their children. Partners can feel frustrated, scared and overwhelmed by the process. Furthermore, they may worry that their soon-to-be narcissistic...
Red flags that your spouse is trying to hide assets
If you’re moving toward a divorce, one thing to be wary of is a spouse who attempts to hide assets. They do this to keep them from you. They will attempt to hide the assets before disclosing what they own to the court, keeping those assets out of the property division...
Co-parents, it’s time to plan for the holidays!
Crafting a joyful holiday experience for your children when you’re co-parenting generally requires a thoughtful approach and advanced planning. Even the most amicable co-parenting relationship can experience strain during the holidays, which means that being proactive...