When you split from your spouse later on in life, you may have different needs, financial and otherwise, than you would if you divorced during your younger years. You may not have any plans to reenter the workforce given your age, for example, or you may feel most...
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How social media can impact your divorce proceedings
These days there should be no expectation of privacy when it comes to the internet and social media. Even when you delete a post, it probably still exists in a data center somewhere. It is becoming more common for attorneys to use social media posts as evidence in...
How can you prove your ex has hidden assets?
As you divorce, alimony is likely one major factor that could direct your life in the aftermath. Your local court typically sets the amount you receive; however, your ex may decide to try and hide assets to prevent paying a higher amount each month. CNBC reports that...
How to break the news of your divorce to acquaintances
When you decided to get divorced, you probably planned conversations with your children and close family members and knew that they would be the first to know. Now with those difficult conversations out of the way, you may wonder what other parties need or should know...
How does divorce affect children of different ages?
While divorce tends to affect the entire family, few are more likely to feel its impact than your children. Today's Parent reports that the effects of a divorce on children may depend on their age and ability to grasp the accompanying emotions and that younger...
How should you discuss divorce with your children?
Stress from a divorce can affect not only you and your ex-spouse but your children as well. Talking about this topic can seem intimidating, but anticipating what may happen can help you prepare to break the news. Stay calm and honest According to the Mayo Clinic,...
Will spousal support impact your ability to get a mortgage?
When making a decision about spousal support during your divorce, you should think ahead and understand how it may impact your finances in the future. One example is if you will want to secure a mortgage. Paying spousal support becomes a debt in the eyes of a lender,...
Is this parental alienation?
During a divorce, your child can experience tremendous amounts of stress. This is a psychologically difficult time for everyone involved. And unfortunately, some people have no intention of making it easy on you. Some parents will take this opportunity to try turning...
Will fault affect your Pennsylvania divorce?
If you decide to file for divorce in Pennsylvania, you may feel your spouse's actions led to the end of the marriage. In some cases, you can file for a fault-based divorce. Review the state's criteria for fault and no-fault divorce if you have considered splitting...
Gray divorce involves special considerations
The longer your marriage lasted, the higher the chance of you and your ex having a whole lot to sort through when your marriage ends. Gray divorce, or divorce that takes place when you are 50 or older, is becoming more common across the United States. However, there...
