Divorcing spouses must often split their assets when they end their marriage, unless a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement indicates otherwise. Such assets may include vehicles, family homes, vacation homes and more. Retirement accounts, while held in one spouse's...
Can you ask for some of the business’s value in your divorce?
Couples with significant assets often find themselves fighting intensely during divorce proceedings over the most valuable assets. In many households, the most sought-after possessions will be the family home or a retirement account. However, if your spouse runs a...
Finances, honesty and trust in a marriage
Most people agree that married spouses should openly and honestly communicate with their partners. A lack of trust between spouses may both signal and contribute to the eventual breakdown of the marriage. Infidelity in a marriage may involve third-party romantic...
How can you get organized before a divorce?
Property division during a divorce can create emotional turmoil and challenges for both parties. You can hold onto some control of the process, however, through organizing important pieces of information in advance. Forbes explains how a lack of organization can...
Avoid this common financial mistake during divorce
When you divorce, you quickly realize that maintaining two households is much more expensive than sharing a single home with your spouse and family. Many people underestimate the amount of money they need to live a financially independent, comfortable lifestyle after...
3 challenges in LGBTQ+ divorces
In 2015 after the U.S. Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges established that the fundamental right to marry, many LGBTQ+ individuals married their partners. However, along with an influx of marriages came a recent wave of same-sex spouses filing for divorce. If you...
What are the legal requirements to file for divorce?
When you marry, it becomes a legal contract. So, to end your marriage, you must go through the legal process of divorce. As with any legal process, there are specific requirements you must meet to be eligible to file for a divorce. FindLaw explains how each state has...
3 ways a postnuptial agreement may keep you from divorcing
Regardless of the length of your relationship, your marriage could encounter trouble. Even if you did not draft a prenuptial agreement before walking down the aisle, you may want to think about executing a postnuptial one. Here are three ways a postnuptial agreement...
The difference an attorney makes in a pending divorce
There's a popular saying that the person who represents themselves in court has a fool for a client. As a general rule, even lawyers facing legal trouble will have someone else represent them. Although it is possible for some people to navigate the process of...
3 FAQs about Missouri child support modifications
When parents separate, providing for the emotional, educational and financial future of shared children is essential. During the divorce process, the court attempts to ensure that each parent contributes to the ongoing needs of children by establishing support...