Gray divorce, the dissolution of marriages among older couples, can be financially draining. Any divorce proceedings are. But what makes it more challenging for older couples to go through the process is perhaps the longevity of living together as a couple. According...
Divorce
Is it worth divorcing at 60?
The landscape of life changes significantly as you enter your 60s. Empty nests and retirement usually characterize this stage. It is also a period where you often reflect on your accomplishments and aspirations. With newfound freedom and rediscovering yourself, you...
When should you request to freeze accounts in a divorce?
Even without any trace of misconduct or impending debts, it is common for courts to issue a freeze on the divorcing parties’ accounts. This is to ensure the assets are complete and consistent with the documentation before administrating the property division. However,...
Is your spouse hiding assets from you?
There are numerous factors to settle during divorce proceedings and property division is at the top of the list. In an ideal world, you and your spouse will reach a fair compromise promptly. You may even have settled most concerns previously by executing a prenuptial...
Have you prepared your finances for divorce?
Divorce is both emotionally and financially taxing. Amidst the emotional roller coaster, you may be tempted to get back at your soon-to-be ex and, thus, take your eyes off what really matters – your life after the divorce. Finances can be a contentious subject...
The surprising truth about gray divorce rates
Many people assume that divorce is something that usually happens to young couples. Part of the reason for this may be that getting married at a young age does increase someone’s divorce odds. They also may assume that a couple who has made it past the seven-year itch...
Divorce vs. dissolution in Ohio: What to know
Divorce and dissolution are two legal processes available to Ohio couples wishing to end their marriage. Although both options ultimately result in the termination of the marital relationship, the processes and implications of each method are quite different. Learn...
Divorce and financial infidelity: What to know
“Financial infidelity” plagues a lot more marriages than most people would expect. In one study, only a little more than half of spouses said they believe their husband or wife is completely honest with them about money. Further, just over 60% claimed to be completely...
How do you talk about divorce to your children?
Divorce happens all the time and many people who divorce have children. As such, eventually, their children will need to know that a divorce is happening. But, it can be difficult to know what the right way is to talk to children about such a difficult conversation. ...
3 reasons a court may approve child custody modifications
Those who somehow manage to walk away from divorce proceedings equipped with a well-functioning child custody order are lucky. Most times, one or both co-parents are not in love with the arrangements. You may know you can eventually seek post-divorce custody order...