Your trust in your spouse may be entirely broken – and your marriage along with it. Worse, you suspect that your spouse is lying about anything from a clandestine relationship to hidden assets, and you know the divorce is heading to litigation. Is it time to do some...
Divorce
What happens to a 401(k) in divorce?
Divorce often leads to financial complexities, and among the most common issues is the division of retirement assets, such as a 401(k). When both parties don’t have retirement accounts of their own that are similar in value, splitting this retirement account can be a...
3 considerations when managing a professional practice during divorce
Many successful professionals choose to run their own practices. It takes a lot of commitment and personal investment to build a thriving professional practice, but doing so can give someone with an education the opportunity to be their own boss and afford their...
Divorcing a spouse with a serious chronic illness or disability
“In sickness and in health” may have been in wedding vows. However, when a spouse develops a serious chronic illness or disability, that vow can become impossible to keep. When one spouse becomes the other’s long-term caregiver, their relationship changes. Further,...
Could the inability to accept divorce harm your circumstances?
Those blindsided by an unwanted divorce often have problems accepting their situation realistically. They may cling to the hope that something will stop the divorce or that their spouse will have a change of heart. Occasionally, couples may change their minds about...
The emotional and psychological components of divorce
Divorce is an unforgettable life event that can be challenging for the individuals involved. Navigating the complexities of divorce requires a deep understanding of the emotional and psychological components accompanying this process. This way, you and your spouse can...
What happens to the family pet in a Massachusetts divorce?
Some assets are hard to negotiate about during a divorce because of how much money they are worth. Certain assets have primarily emotional value, which can make them very hard for people to handle rationally during divorce negotiations. Pets are a perfect example....
When divorce and college pursuits intersect
Divorce combines legal complexities with emotionally-charged issues where soon-to-be and current ex-spouses may not always be at their best. When it comes to money-related matters, problems can go from bad to worse. The spouse who does not have custody is required to...
Divorcing a narcissist: What to know
Divorce is challenging under the best of circumstances. But when you're divorcing a narcissist, the process can feel like navigating a storm without a compass. It's likely been an exhausting relationship fraught with manipulation, emotional abuse and controlling...
Signs of spousal financial abuse
Financial abuse is often less obvious than other types of abuse people experience. It is, however, often a very common tactic used by abusers to take control in the relationship and can have devastating consequences. This type of abuse can take many forms and may be...