Going through divorce will always hold its own ups and downs, and will always have some level of stress involved. This is simply the nature of the process and what it means for the lives of all involved parties. However, it is possible to reduce the amount of time you...
Divorce
After your divorce, do you have to give back the engagement ring?
Engagement rings have a long and important history in human society. When one person wants to marry another, he or she often presents an engagement ring. The person who accepts the ring also agrees to walk down the aisle and say, "I do." If your engagement ring has...
Understanding the problems and rewards of divorce after 50
Later-in-life divorce is more common than ever and no longer causes raised eyebrows. However, those who divorce after the age of 50 face unique challenges as well as unanticipated rewards. Baby Boomers and divorce Baby Boomers began turning 50 years of age in 1996....
Can divorce ruin your credit score?
If you have ever applied for a mortgage or financed a car, you know how important it is to have a good credit score. After all, according to Equifax, a major credit bureau, those with credit scores between 740 and 850 often receive low-interest rates and other...
How to protect yourself during asset division in a divorce
Getting a divorce is a complicated process. Although hundreds of thousands of people get a divorce every year, many people do not know what they need to do to protect themselves throughout their divorce. Asset division is one of the areas of divorce where you can be...
What can happen to the family business in a divorce?
A divorce is something that you may never have expected for your marriage, which is why you may be shocked at how much it can upset your life. Hundreds of thousands of people get a divorce every year, and they all go through the processes of asset division, custody...
3 ways to maintain your standard of living after a divorce
Your divorce comes with the side effect of losing a major source of income within your household. If you come from a high-asset couple, you are probably used to a standard of living that might only be possible on a two-person budget. Fortunately, you can work toward...
Who does nesting work for?
When co-parenting with someone you have recently gone through a divorce with poses a unique set of challenges. Of course, both you and your co-parent want what is best for your child, but this is often easier said than done. Nesting does not work for everyone. But for...
What will be subject to division in my divorce?
One of the main concerns of divorcing couples is the process of property and asset division. In Ohio, the courts divide the marital property as they consider fair. Your separate property, which is the property you acquired before your marriage, is not subject to...
How do you tell your child about divorce?
Going through a divorce is an undoubtedly difficult and traumatic time for you and your partner. Of course, it also impacts your children, too, leaving them with stress, fears and concerns that may affect them going forward. As much as you want to spare them from...