Military wives have special considerations when it comes to divorce. There are military benefits that you may be entitled to (even if your spouse is the active service member), but you have to know about them to be able to ask for them.
There is lots to know about divorcing a military husband, so...
Around 700,000 divorces are filed every year in the United States. That's a lot of people divorcing, and it proves that you're not as alone as you may feel. It might even seem like a shocking number, but divorce rates have actually been declining over the last couple of decades.
Nonetheless, lots...
Preparing for a divorce is so important because it helps you get a better outcome and save money on attorneys' fees. Part of your preparation is understanding your finances as you're considering divorce or getting into the divorce process. You can't get the right settlement if you done know...
If you’re in a toxic marriage, you might be asking yourself if you should stay or if you should go. The decision to end a marriage is difficult. We made vows of “for better or worse,” but how much “worse” does it have to get before we decide that divorce is the best...
No matter where you are in the divorce process you may find it is a difficult, expensive, and at times exhausting process. Everyone says you have to BUDGET and be careful with your money. Don’t spend on unnecessary things! Keep an eye on every penny! Don’t use that credit card unless...
Financial issues during divorce are complicated and stressful. If you’re a “midlife” woman (which means you’re involved in what we call a “gray” divorce), the financial issues are likely to be even more difficult. On this week’s episode of the Find...
With Americans amassing over $1 trillion in credit card debt, you are not alone if you find yourself holding the proverbial bag during or at the end of your divorce.
You may be wondering who is liable for the debt, how that is decided, and what you can do to protect yourself and your financial...
One of the hardest parts of divorce is tackling your family's finances. The first place I tell my clients to start is by gathering documents. This task in and of itself can feel overwhelming. How do you even know what documents you need? There are all sorts of financial documents people talk...
Everyone knows that the divorce process is so expensive. Even when you try to find an “affordable” attorney and do a lot of the legwork yourself, it can still cost thousands of dollars. And if you’re “average,” it’s going to cost you $15k to $20k to get...
Financial infidelity is surprisingly common in the United States. When partners or spouses co-mingle finances, there is an expectation of transparency and accountability for both parties. Unfortunately, a survey by the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) found that a whopping two in...