Those going through a divorce often experience a wide range of emotions. It usually includes optimistic moments when you dream of a new, more fulfilling life. It also often leads to feelings where you feel sadness or hurt that the relationship is over. With so many...
Divorce
Grey divorce presents unique challenges
Divorce rates have steadily gone down in the last four decades in most age groups. The notable exception is couples who are 55 years old and up – this group continues to see an increase in numbers. Some common reasons for this phenomenon are the longer lifespans we...
Some divorces have confidentiality agreements
It is common for partners or employees to sign some type of non-disclosure agreement. Often this is done to prevent company secrets from falling into the hands of competitors. Divorces may also use these types of agreements. Obviously, there are no company secrets,...
Do couples split a business in divorce?
Every divorce will have its challenges. Few can be more complicated or frustrating than trying to determine a fair and equitable division of a company founded by one or both spouses, or if the non-founding spouse is entitled to a percentage of ownership. If the...
Pandemic fuels divorce rate increase
The pandemic has brought some families closer together literally and figuratively as they shelter at home. However, the stress of the times has been difficult for many others. This is born out in reports of a staggering 34% increase in the number of divorces in the...
Divorce litigation may be the best option
Many divorces are not litigated in court. Instead, the couple works together using mediation to draft the divorce agreement and resolve all areas of dispute. It is usually faster, less expensive, private, and less stressful. The big presumption in this process is that...
Dr. Dre’s divorce a reminder that prenups are not ironclad
Rapper Dr. Dre (Andre Young) was already a multiplatinum rapper and producer, and then his career really took off. Now he is a media mogul and businessman worth an estimated $800 million after selling his Beats music brand to Apple for $3 billion in 2014. His wife of...
Balancing family and career can be difficult for divorced parents
Divorce is a major change in the lives of parents and children. One obvious impact is the change to how the parent balances work and home life. It can be a parent once again going back to work outside the home to better support the family. For others, it is the...
Now may be the time to refinance that mortgage
Couples who divorce have to make a long list of decisions during this process, some of which will impact their lives for many years. A decision on where to live certainly qualifies. While the newly single individual may want to make that decision with no input from...
Substance abuse and addiction can impact custody
A primary goal in any divorce is to protect the health and well-being of the children. Typically, this means that the coparents work together to the best of their ability to create and execute a parenting plan. However, active co-parenting and shared custody may be an...