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...
How to tell your spouse you want a divorce
When a marriage is no longer working, both parties will notice the changes. These include constant negative interactions, hardly talking, the loss of intimacy or shutting off. An irreconcilable matter may have led to this point. However, the parties may not reach a...
Is it true that older adults are more likely to divorce?
For decades, the dominant belief about divorce was that it largely occurred in short-term marriages, often involving young people. The belief was that those with minimal life experience might rush into a relationship or might act so inappropriately after getting...
Protecting your privacy during divorce proceedings
While divorce is often the best thing for your family, some individuals still view the process in a negative light. It would be in the best interests of both you and your spouse to keep things away from prying eyes if possible. This will also make the separation much...
Should you watch your digital footprint after divorce?
Today, nearly everyone has some kind of digital footprint. A digital footprint is any information you leave behind as a result of your online activity. Even just one google search leaves behind some evidence of your existence online. Some people try to reduce their...