Divorces among high-earning spouses involve unique financial challenges. If you or your spouse works in the technology or finance sector, your assets likely include elements of executive pay, such as restricted stock units (RSUs), incentive stock options (ISOs) or...
Divorce litigation is sometimes necessary if spouses cannot agree on the terms of their split. Spouses can ask a judge to hear each of their perspectives and then apply state law to the situation. They also have the option of finding ways to resolve disagreements...
Divorce can be one of the loneliest experiences that a person can weather. A loss of daily companionship, shifting friendships and familial relationships, adjustments to daily experiences and uncertainty about the future can leave even the most confident person...
When parents separate, their own pain and conflict can sometimes overshadow the needs of their children. In the midst of anger or resentment, it may feel tempting to seek validation from a son or daughter. Some parents might ask, “Who would you rather live with?” or...
Divorce can trigger a mix of emotions such as sadness, anger, relief and uncertainty, all of which can feel overwhelming. Finding healthy ways to process these feelings is key to helping ensure emotional balance during such a transitional period. One seemingly simple...
When couples in New Hampshire face marital challenges but divorce is not an option, legal separation offers a structured alternative. It allows spouses to live apart while resolving key issues like property division, child custody and financial support without ending...
Owning a business can put a professional in the driver's seat for their career. They can choose the clients they work with and even control their own compensation. People who run their own businesses can hire their friends and family. The company that they run may...
When professionals have 401(k)s and similar tax-deferred accounts, they may need to take extra care during the property division process of a divorce. Tax-deferred retirement savings accounts exist to provide a nest egg for those without regular income. Dividing an...
Divorcing spouses are far more likely to both earn an income than they were 50 years ago when men were the primary “breadwinners” in the family. In many cases, women earn as much, if not more, than their husbands do. This means men are more frequently seeking and...
It’s often referred to as a gray divorce when someone is around 50 years old or older. For instance, divorce rates have been going up for those who are over 45, and they’ve tripled for those who are over 65. Many of these cases are called gray divorces—an important...