Retirement assets can be fairly complex in divorce. With many other types of assets, you physically possess them at the time of the divorce. For instance, maybe you have a bank account with $100,000 in it. You can theoretically withdraw the money and put $50,000 into...
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What happens if an ex won’t pay alimony?
Alimony is a court-ordered financial support payment made by one spouse to the other after a divorce or separation. However, some ex-spouses may default on payments, which may cause financial strain for the recipient. When this happens, the recipient of alimony can...
My ex is turning the child against me. What do I do?
Divorce, in and of itself, can be a stressful life experience, but it can get even harder if you have minor children. Amidst the emotional rollercoaster that characterizes some divorces, it is not uncommon for one or both parents to try to attempt to “win the kids’...
Is your ex moving to keep you from seeing your children?
If you’ve gotten divorced, you and your ex may share custody of your children. If this includes physical custody, it means that you have some parenting time with them. This may not be divided perfectly evenly, but you do get to see your kids – perhaps when they live...
Wealth may make divorce more likely
In some senses, wealth can insulate people from divorce. For instance, some couples split up because they’re having a lot of financial stress and they can’t make ends meet. Wealthy couples don’t have to deal with this type of pressure because they have plenty of...
Are men or women more likely to file for divorce?
When looking at divorce trends, you may find yourself interested in who files for divorce more. In traditional, opposite-sex marriages, do men or women seek to end those relationships more often? Even when the divorce itself is amicable and both parties are...
Don’t let your divorce harm your child’s school performance
When a divorcing couple has school-age children, one of their primary concerns is often that the break-up doesn’t affect their kids’ performance in school. The studies showing that divorce can have a negative effect on children’s grades and even their educational...
3 things to know about co-parenting virtual visitation
Co-parenting when you don’t reside near your children can be a complex undertaking. Fortunately, advances in technology make it easier to stay in touch than it was in the past. Parents can use a host of options for virtual visitations, including texting and video...
What are the tax consequences of a high-asset divorce?
If you’re contemplating a high-asset divorce, you should anticipate a complex web of tax consequences. Since taxes following a divorce are so multifaceted, breaking this concern down can help you understand what your financial position might look like after your...
4 money issues that can lead to a divorce
Infidelity, parenting differences and communication problems are all common and openly discussed causes of divorce. However, one reason for divorce that possibly happens just as much is financial difficulties. Financial issues can appear in a marriage in many ways....