Many people have marriages that last decades, going all the way through their 50s, 60s and into their late 70s – and many cherish those years with their spouse. Over the past couple of years, however, you and your spouse may have started to drift apart and what...
Divorce
Tempted to divorce but fretting you will be sorry later?
As with any major life choice, the decision to divorce has both benefits and drawbacks. Only you can decide which one outweighs the other. Going back and forth endlessly, overthinking your options and asking close friends and family members for their input can get...
The gray divorce revolution
Twenty-five years ago, you said I do. You and your partner spent the years raising a beautiful family and celebrating many happy occasions together. When your partner asked you for a divorce out of the blue, you were shocked! These days, divorce rates among couples...
Why social media and divorce don’t mix
If you are going through a divorce, there’s no question that the proceedings will impact many different parts of your life. In fact, you may have to change many things about how you live until the divorce is finalized. One habit that you should break during divorce...
When might a prenuptial agreement be invalid?
Prenuptial or “Antenuptial” agreements sometimes get a bad rap. They are commonly seen as a sign of mistrust between partners, and an indication that the marriage is off to a bad start. However, this is not necessarily the case. Prenuptial agreements can encourage...
Keeping the home likely requires a new mortgage
If you and your spouse already have paid off your home or if you bought it with cash, then it is just an asset, and you have to determine who gets to keep it. You may decide to sell it, or one person may keep it while the other person gets assets with a similar value....
In a divorce, who gets the dog?
You have a lot of different things to decide when you're getting a divorce, such as how you're going to split up custody time with your children and how you're going to divide your assets. It's crucial to know about all the options that you have as you consider these...
Is the Seven Year Itch real?
As you get closer to your 7th wedding anniversary, you may hear people talk about the so-called Seven Year Itch. Essentially, this just refers to a time when people feel like their relationship has become stagnant, and they may be more likely to get divorced or seek...
What about college? Does child support in Ohio continue?
Child support can be a contentious topic between parents – even though both parents want what’s best for their child. What about college expenses? Does child support in Ohio continue while an adult child completes their postsecondary degree? Here’s what you need to...
What “gray divorce” means for you and your finances
After being married for 20 years or more, you and your spouse have realized you are not a good match for each other. While you are looking forward to being single, you are also worried about your financial future. At your spouse’s request, you stayed home to take care...