You are likely familiar with prenuptial agreements in which the parties address property rights and other financial matters before marrying. You may feel it is too late for such an agreement if you’re already married, but there is a similar agreement for wedded...
Those researching bankruptcy usually hope to find ways to ensure they succeed in their efforts. While it is wise to focus on ensuring success, do not overlook steps to take ahead of filing for bankruptcy. If you make the right money moves now, you have better odds of...
It's all too easy to build up debt, which is great when raising your credit score. As such, credit card offers often come by the dozen and make quick work of large purchases. However, in an unfortunate accident, someone could become overwhelmed with medical debt. Or,...
Most people are scared of filing for bankruptcy due to widespread misconceptions about how everything works. As a result, many deserving individuals sink deeper into debt or lose their possessions to debt collectors, while some end up facing creditor lawsuits. All...
In the 21st century, it is no longer as uncommon as it once was for a woman to earn more than her male spouse. Research suggests that nearly half of women workers in America earn as much or more than their husbands. The change in the wage gap among heterosexual...
Children often believe that a divorce is their own fault, and this can be very emotionally difficult for them. It is the reason why parents are often advised to reassure their children that both they and their ex still love the child and want to be involved. They also...
There are numerous outcomes that can arise from child custody cases. Whichever arrangement the courts end up signing off on, the reasoning behind it will be based on the best interests of the child. In some cases, the court may decide that supervised visitation is...
It can take many weeks, often more than a month, to go from an accepted offer to a successful closing on a piece of real estate. Many people want to celebrate when their real estate agent tells them the seller accepted their offer, but plenty can go wrong before you...
Prenuptial agreements are no longer seen as something only used by the rich, famous and powerful. However, younger couples or those of any age who may not have what they consider significant assets to protect still too often dismiss the idea First, prenups aren’t just...
Generally speaking, when people talk about getting custody of their children in a divorce, they’re thinking about physical custody. This deals with where the child is going to live and who is going to be responsible for them at that time. If you and your ex have to...
