Divorce

When judges determine how much alimony (sometimes known as “maintenance”) and/or child support a divorcing spouse must pay the other, an important consideration is each person’s income. Another factor is their “earning ability.” For example, for child support, the law...

When going through a divorce, it’s necessary to divide marital property. This often means any income that was earned by the couple during the marriage. Even if both people are independently employed, their income may jointly qualify as a marital asset, so it has to be...

How long is your daily commute? Many people spend hours on the road every day, or at least every week. This is especially true if you work in the city but live in the suburbs, meaning that your job is likely too far away to walk or bike, so you always have to use a...

You go to your spouse and tell them that you would like to get a divorce. Maybe you serve them the divorce petition to get the process officially underway. After this, it’s going to take months before you actually get to court and divide marital property. Over that...

Even an amicable divorce can sometimes bring out the worst in people. Every divorce has its ups and downs. It’s not uncommon to have moments of despair or even rage at the other party. Unfortunately, these days, those moments can end up on social media and – depending...

Many divorcing couples have spent some time together in “marriage counseling” or “couples therapy” to try to find a way to resolve their issues and ultimately repair their marriage. Typically, the goal of this kind of counseling, whether a couple is considering...

When couples divorce, they have an obligation to share their property and divide responsibility for financial obligations. While there is an expectation that people should act in good faith and provide honest disclosures, the reality is that many people have intense...

Your family business is likely one of the accomplishments that you’re proud of, but it’s one that can become the center of disagreements if you’re married and you go through a divorce. There are several different outcomes that are possible for a family business when...

Marriage challenges can take many forms, and while some are temporary, others can cause significant strain over time. Understanding common marital disputes can help you identify when things are headed in the wrong direction.  If you are facing marital difficulties,...

When a marriage ends, one of the many concerns a soon-to-be former couple generally has is their future financial security. It’s natural for couples to worry about their portion of their marital property and whether the property division will be fair. Property...