Gray divorce, a term coined for divorces among couples 50 years and above, has become increasingly common in recent years. While divorce in any age group can be challenging, gray divorce comes with a unique set of complexities and reasons. Below are some primary...
You can take steps to keep your divorce from affecting your job
If you’re preparing to divorce and you have a job where you need to go in to work and be around colleagues all day, it’s important to give some thought to whether to tell them and how much to share if you do. It’s also crucial to make a plan so that your divorce has...
What are the hidden costs of divorce?
You probably expect your divorce to be expensive, but you may have a little “sticker shock” once you actually start to tally things up. That’s usually because people only calculate the cost of filing fees and retainers into their original cost estimates. They aren’t...
Should you try to keep the house in your divorce?
Deciding how to best handle the marital home in divorce can be very challenging. There is the emotional attachment to consider, and legal and financial ramifications must also inform your ultimate decision. It's essential to understand the pros and cons between...
What happens to joint credit cards in a divorce?
Many married couples have at least one shared credit card. If you are divorcing, it becomes one more thing to add to your list of issues to sort out. So what are your options? If you can afford to pay the credit card off from a joint bank account, then agreeing to do...
4 steps to protect yourself in a high-conflict divorce
Virtually every divorce involves some conflict. Even if you and your spouse both agree that it's time to end your marriage, the two of you are likely not over the emotional impact of the issues behind that decision. You also might disagree who is most to blame. Plus,...
Are retirement savings separate property in a divorce?
Married spouses share everything, but divorced or divorcing spouses typically do not. In Nebraska, any couples preparing for dissolution who do not already have a marital agreement about dividing their property will need to either negotiate a settlement with one...
Do you need a custody plan for your pet?
Pet ownership is very common in the United States, and many married couples will get a pet soon after they tie the knot. Many of these couples essentially see pets as their children or a part of their family. This can complicate things if you and your spouse decide to...
Formulating an asset division plan for your divorce
If you and/or your spouse recently decided that divorce is the healthiest way forward, it is time to start thinking about your marital property. It is certainly possible that this is the last thing that you care about at the moment. You may, depending on how you’re...
Women usually make the call to divorce: Here’s why
There have been some interesting studies in recent years that indicate that women in Western nations are largely the driving force when it comes time to end a marriage. In fact, the statistics say that 70% of divorces in the United States are initiated by women, and a...