Divorce knows no age. It can happen to young couples who just got married or to those who have aged together for decades. Thus, regardless of where spouses are in their lives, divorce presents challenges. However, for those 50 or older, gray divorce often entails...
Divorce
Uncontested to contested: Can the nature of a divorce change?
Divorce involves a series of choices separating spouses have to face to reach a favorable end result. Initially, the parties choose whether to divorce privately or with the court’s intervention. Parties who amicably agree on divorce matters, such as property division,...
Should I settle for an uncontested divorce?
In an uncontested divorce, you and your spouse generally do not argue about anything. The court usually does not get involved, and your separation will likely be completed more quickly and for a much lower cost. Uncontested divorce might sound like the perfect way to...
The difference between a contested and uncontested divorce
Now that you finally decided you want a divorce, you may wonder what your options are and how you should proceed. You may want to know first if your spouse agrees with the divorce. Their willingness to end the marriage will lay the foundation for the rest of the...
What is community debt and how is it divided?
Different states have varying laws when dividing property and liabilities. They also have provisions when you begin discussing how to divide debt. If you cannot agree with your ex regarding debt, the court could help decide for you. Typically, the court determines...
How to protect yourself in a high-asset divorce
Divorce is no easy feat, and adding high-value assets to the mix only takes it to another level of complexity. A high-asset divorce is when a divorcing couple has assets valued at least a million dollars or more. And with this significant wealth comes the considerable...
Can what you share on social media affect your divorce?
We all have an inkling of our Miranda rights, especially the overused caution: “Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.” The same is true for social media: anyone can use anything you share, post or say online against you. When you are...
Are your children experiencing ACEs during the divorce process?
Domestic violence is serious grounds for divorce, and it’s important for spouses looking to file for separation to act as quickly as possible before the abuse gets worse. But those planning to file for divorce over domestic violence must also consider that their...
How does infidelity impact divorce?
Why is it that the ones we love hurt us the most? The person we marry is the person we share everything to and with; the person we trust. We can never believe that they would do anything to purposely hurt us, until you catch them cheating. Their infidelity gives you a...
What to know about divorce in Louisiana
Divorce is a challenging process for spouses and their children. Not only do they have to deal with the emotional aspect but also the practical side of all the changes. Understanding how divorce works can alleviate a part of your anxiety with the entire process. Basic...