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You didn’t imagine you’d be in this situation when you said your vows. I’m not going to ask you to be happy about it right now. But I will tell you that a divorce doesn’t have to be a torturous…

The vast majority of couples that separate do go on to divorce — 80% within three years, according to a recent study by researchers at Ohio State University. A small percentage (about 5%) of separated couples ultimately reconcile. But 15%…

If you’re getting divorced and you’ve been covered by your spouse’s health insurance, you’re probably going to lose that coverage. Once the divorce is final, you can no longer be on your spouse’s plan. In most instances, you have a…

It’s tempting to try to save money on your divorce by doing it yourself. After all, few of us like to spend money on things we’re probably not going to enjoy. But skimping on your divorce is a dangerous prospect….

For many of us, a pet is a treasured member of the family. We care for them, love them, and can become deeply attached to them. So figuring out how to treat our pets during a divorce can be incredibly…

Blended families are more common than ever. In fact, 40% of couples with children involve a stepparent-stepchild relationship — at least one of the partners in the marriage had a child from a previous relationship. As with all marriages, sometimes…

If you’re in the early stages of a divorce or considering divorce, you probably have a lot of questions about the money stuff. Will I be broke after this divorce? Will I have to pay alimony? And if so, will…

While divorce can be a trying time emotionally, the legal aspects of a divorce are largely financial. How can a court separate out all the assets that a couple has acquired during their marriage? Or, if you’re negotiating a pre-court…

If you’re considering a divorce or are in the early stages and you have kids, then you’re probably thinking about who will get custody. Child custody is more complicated than a simple custody/no custody solution. In fact, it’s incredibly rare…

Thinking about leaving your family home can be one of the most difficult parts of a divorce. And in many divorces, the family home is the largest asset. So it plays a significant role in the financial negotiations. Understanding how…