Divorce

As parents, going through a divorce affects more than just you and your spouse. You must take your child into consideration as well. Though they are not directly involved, the outcome will have a huge impact on their life moving forward.  As such, it is common for...

If you took out student loans to pay for an undergraduate, graduate or professional degree and now face a divorce, you may assume that any remaining student loan debt you owe will be yours and yours alone to repay. While it is true that debts taken out in one person's...

Divorce is often a hard decision and if you are unsure whether this is the right move for you, examining the unique details of your circumstances is crucial. Whether you have kids you worry about, financial concerns or other worries (such as adjusting to life on your...

If you worry that you cannot support yourself after divorce, you can ask the court for spousal support. California law allows support, also called alimony, in certain limited circumstances. Learn about the rules governing California spousal support before you file for...

Negotiating a support payment with your ex-spouse does not guarantee that the arrangement will hold up. Some paying spouses stop making payments and force the recipient spouse to go to court to enforce the agreement. But even if you and your former spouse are on the...

Once a divorce has been finalized, both spouses must work together to ensure they can co-parent effectively. This requires adhering to the custody agreement laid out by the court, which can include information on visitation rights if one parent was awarded sole...

Most people assume that divorce is going to be expensive, but many focus on the wrong things. For instance, many people worry about child support payments and alimony along with the costs of property division once they finalize the divorce. However, this glosses over...

Divorce is one of the most stressful experiences that any person can go through. If you are currently in the middle of a divorce, you may already know how difficult stress can be on your body.  U.S. News has some tips to mind your health throughout a divorce. ...

Unfortunately, some people have a particularly hard time processing that their marriage has come to an end. Whether someone still loves their ex or they feel like a failure because their marriage was unsuccessful, there are many reasons why divorce causes significant...