Divorce

Many people expect marriage to be full of spousal support,  financial ease and personal growth. Marriage doesn’t guarantee you’ll spend your entire life happy and comfortable. Some spouses find they have more difficulties after marriage than when they were single....

Some property in divorces becomes a focal point of litigation or negotiations because it is valuable. People go toe-to-toe over family businesses and real estate. Other assets lead to intense fighting because they have emotional value rather than financial value. Your...

Learning that your spouse wants a divorce is traumatic, especially when you didn’t see it coming. You’re likely going to feel several emotions as you work through this situation. One of these is anger. The issue with anger is that it can cloud your judgment. In order...

It may seem easier, when breaking the news about divorce to your children, to have a lot of one-on-one conversations. So you have four kids, for example, and you sit each one down individually to discuss what's going to happen. Your reasoning for this does make sense....

When relationships begin falling apart, many people's first response is to find a marriage therapist. You may be the first to speak up about needing help in your marriage. This means finding a good day for both you and your spouse to meet an experienced counselor and...

People who are going through a divorce have a lot to consider, especially if they have children. There are also instances in which considerable assets are what lead to the challenges. Regardless of how complex your divorce is, you need to think about what’s best for...

Your family circumstances directly impact your tax obligations. When you get married or have children, what you pay in taxes will likely change. You qualify for exemptions, tax credits and write-offs based on your family and personal circumstances. When you divorce,...

In New Hampshire, you may seek a no-fault divorce, or you can base your divorce on one of several acceptable fault grounds. No-fault divorces typically proceed faster and cost less, making it the preferred option to end a marriage. Other advantages of a no-fault...

You may have read how crucial it is to communicate as parents after your divorce. Yet, sometimes that is easier said than done. The disintegration of a marriage and the strain of the divorce process can create a situation where the last person in the world you feel...

Up until now, you have celebrated every one of your child’s birthdays with them. Now that you have divorced, you need to face the reality that this may change. Birthdays are one of those special occasions which can go from being a time of family joy to one of...