The main reason couples sign a prenuptial agreement is to protect property that a court might otherwise split up in a divorce. However, different couples have varying needs. You may find that you want to draft and sign a prenup to address a specific issue. Smart Asset...
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Approaching divorce with confidence as an older adult
If you want to end your marriage as an older adult, you could have different concerns. For example, you might face pressure from family members to stay in the marriage even though you are not happy. You could worry about the ways your life will change, not only from...
Mitigating the negative impact of your divorce on your finances
A divorce can change your financial situation and will require you to completely reassess your habits. Taking a lax approach to rebuilding your wealth can have a detrimental impact on your future. If you desire to mitigate the negative repercussions of a split for the...
Successful co-parenting after a divorce: is it possible?
When divorce is inevitable and you have kids, the emotions and stressors multiply quickly. When you decide it is time to end a marriage and move on, your kids are still at the top of your priority list. If you have young children and they have lived with both parents...
3 tips for dealing with parental alienation
Parental alienation occurs when a parent influences a child to reject the other parent without justifiable cause. This may occur through actions such as pressure or constant criticism and often results in the destruction of the parent-child relationship. If parental...
Information about child custody
If you and your spouse are going through a divorce, and you have children, you may have questions about custody and how the courts decide it. There are various things to know about the process to help you navigate it. According to FindLaw, the courts encourage the...
How and why do people hide assets in divorce?
Asset hiding has been going on as long as asset division itself. People engage in this activity for various reasons, though it is illegal regardless of the reasoning behind it. Still, anyone going through divorce should understand what asset division is, how people...
How do mediators function in divorce?
When going through divorce, if you have the option of going a more amiable route, it can save you time, money and hassle. In these options, you may want to consider mediation. But what exactly does a mediator do in a divorce situation? What is their function and...
Did your ex use fraud to convince you to settle your divorce?
Now that your divorce has concluded, you are probably looking forward to living the next chapter of your life without your ex-spouse in it. Still, you have heard some rumors that he or she hid money from you during your divorce. If your ex had a secret bank account...
How does a high-conflict divorce affect children?
When your New Jersey marriage ends, it may be because your one-time partner cheated on you, lied to you or otherwise broke your trust. You may feel understandable animosity toward the person who wronged you. However, it is important that you remain aware of how any...