Job loss, social isolation and the news in general put a lot of strain on people over the last year. As stress levels rose, a significant number of Americans decided to adopt a pet to help their mental health. For the most part, it looks like that idea worked. Many...

An article published by CNBC earlier this month highlights how an increasing number of people are hiding their assets in cryptocurrencies so that they don’t have to turn them over to their spouses when they divorce. Now, there are an estimated 20 million Americans who...

There has been an uptick in gray divorce, which involves individuals who are at least 50 years old ending a marriage. Some of these are shorter marriages, but many couples end marriages that have lasted for decades. While there are likely many reasons for the rise in...

You’ve done everything you can to reconcile your relationship with your spouse -- but neither of you are happy. You’ve agreed to divorce. That’s a good first step in the process. The more you and your spouse are willing to work toward uncoupling your lives as...

Divorce, like most things, moves with the times. While divorce has become less frequent overall, it has become more common among those aged over 55. Why has divorce become less frequent? The rate of divorce is at its lowest in years. There are several reasons to...

Most people considering divorce want to act carefully to protect themselves. Concerns about financial and custody consequences for divorce often necessitate careful strategy. Unfortunately, some of the financial decisions that might seem the most common sense and...

Couples going through divorces often focus on the biggest assets when strategizing for their future or litigating with their spouse. Marital homes and retirement accounts often become points of contention for high-asset couples. Any business or professional practice...

There are essentially two forms of divorce: contested and uncontested divorces. In an uncontested divorce, you and your spouse agree on the terms for your filing before you ever go to court. If you can't reach an agreement, then the courts will set the terms for you....

If you ask someone why they got divorced, they’ll probably give you a very specific example. They may tell you that their spouse had an affair, for instance, or that they suffered from emotional abuse. They may just say that they drifted apart over time or that they...