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Alimony, which is support paid to an economically disadvantaged spouse after a divorce, can understandably become a huge bone of contention during divorce. So you might be relieved to find out that you and your spouse have incomes that are close enough together that...
When one spouse makes substantially more than the other, that can lead to greater financial issues for the spouse with less earning potential after a divorce. Particularly if that spouse stayed out of the workforce to care for the family home or to raise children, it...
Becoming a father means being responsible for the life of someone other than just yourself. In addition to the new obligation to provide for your child, you will experience the joy and love that comes from bringing a new life into the world. For those who do not have...
Are fathers given unfair treatment in court when it comes to the custody of their children? Maybe. Officially, judges aren’t supposed to let old-fashioned notions of gender roles influence their decisions about custody, but 80% of the parents with primary custody of...
Non-traditional families, where couples aren’t necessarily legally married, are far from abnormal these days. While there’s nothing wrong with couples deciding not to marry, a child can sometimes complicate the picture. But, as long as everything is going okay between...
There is no shortage of challenging issues to tackle when a couple decides to get a divorce. Deciding the future of child custody and support, alimony and how to divide property are some of the most common and potentially divisive. In Massachusetts, all marital assets...
In many legal circles, January is known as “Divorce Month” because of the sudden uptick in new clients at their door, all seeking a divorce. The evidence that divorce is on a lot of people’s minds isn’t just anecdotal: Google sees an increase in searches involving the...
Who people choose to marry can have a significant impact on their happiness, career and earning power. However, it can be challenging to achieve such happiness if one spouse has a longer commute than the other, according to one study. While a longer drive is often not...
Some people say money makes the world go around, but it does more than that. It drives people through their careers and relationships. And apparently, it also tears some marriages apart, according to Business Insider. Most common money-related reasons for separation...
It’s no secret — divorce can be costly. The last thing you need to worry about when you’re dealing with the stress and emotional toll of a marriage that’s ending is supporting yourself financially. When you take the following proactive steps, you can prepare yourself...