Video: How Divorce Changes Elder Care

Divorce rates have always been higher among Baby Boomers. Even as that demographic ages, they’re continuing to divorce at higher rates than the rest of the population.

Are Capital Gains Considered Income For Child Support?

Question: Are non-recurring capital gains considered income for modifying child support?

4 Reasons Why Divorce Is Harder For Guys

The old saying goes that women are from Venus and men from Mars. When it comes to how men and women respond to divorce, that adage seems to hold true. Research consistently shows that men tend to take a longer time to recover from divorce than women do. Getting past …

Dividing Annuities In A Divorce

Question: Before my wife and I were married she was in an accident and has received annuity payments for the last 15 years. Am I entitled to half of those payments now that we are divorcing?

Post-Divorce Financial Planning For The Newly Single

One of the more overwhelming aspects of divorce is figuring out how to effectively manage your finances now that you are suddenly single. When you were married, you likely relied on two sources of income. Now that is cut in half and you might have additional expenditures such as child …

Strategically Planning For The Possibility Of Divorce

Although there is debate over what the exact divorce rate in the United States actually is, somewhere around 40-50% of all marriages end in divorce. The financial ramifications of ending a marriage can affect the rest of your life. No one plans on their marriage ending in divorce, but nonetheless …

How To Reduce The Cost Of Your Divorce

Pretty much everyone who ever goes through divorce has the same question at the start of the process: How much will all of this cost? Unfortunately for most, divorce will not come cheap. The total you will end up spending varies on a case-by-case basis, but when you factor in …

Gray Divorce Revolution: Handling Divorce After 50

There is a misconception that divorce is for the young. Once a couple survives the initial hurdles of marriage and child raising, then gets past the mid-life crises, it seems like their relationship should be in the clear. In reality, older couples are divorcing more than ever before. Overall, the …

How Divorce May Impact Your Credit And How To Rebuild It

It goes without saying that a divorce is usually a stressful and difficult process. In all the confusion and emotional pain brought on by a divorce, many individuals find themselves preoccupied by matters other than their financial well-being. Ignoring your credit is a mistake, albeit a very understandable one, because …

What Is Considered Income For Child Support?

Question: I have worked at the same company for the last 25 years and have payed child support for the last five.