Women are the ones who initiate the majority of divorces – some two-thirds of heterosexual divorces. Even though they tend to fare worse financially than their husbands after divorce and, if they’re mothers, end up with the bulk of child-raising responsibilities,...
Divorce
What’s the difference between a no-fault and fault-based divorce?
Thousands of couples file for divorce every month in Pennsylvania. The vast majority of these filings are no-fault divorces. Either spouse can claim an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage to seek a no-fault divorce. However, spouses can also choose to file a...
How to protect your financial future in divorce
Once you decide to divorce, you can turn your attention toward building a better life in the future. And for most people, this means a strong focus on their finances. Divorce will change your life in many ways, including your monthly income and expenses. Here are some...
Facing divorce? Consider the outcome you want before you begin
You love your spouse, but you were not happy when you found out that they were seeing someone else. You sat down and talked to them about going through counseling or finding a way to make your relationship work again, but they didn’t want to pursue those options....
Is the 50% divorce rate a myth?
You have probably heard that 50% of marriages end in divorce. This is such a common statistic that many people just accept it as fact -- and even repeat it -- without thinking about it very much. But is it accurate? Many experts argue that it is not. They note that...
Helping a child on the autism spectrum through divorce
Children who are on the autism spectrum thrive when they have consistency. Even seemingly small changes to that routine can throw them into a downward spiral that’s difficult for them to overcome. This presents a challenge when their parents decide that they aren’t...
Will you have to pay your spouse’s student loans once you divorce?
No one likes to lack control over a situation. An impending divorce can make you feel like you’ve lost your ability to exercise your own free will, though. One instance in which you may feel this way is when it comes to property division discussions. Such...
Can your spouse take your inheritance in a divorce?
Say your largest asset is the inheritance your parents gave you. Outside of their physical assets, they left you enough money to retire comfortably. That’s been your plan, though you’re not at retirement age yet, so you haven’t started using the money. Then your...
Can you always see a divorce coming?
Have you ever assumed that you would see plenty of red flags before your spouse asked for a divorce? Maybe you assumed there would be months of disagreements and arguments. Maybe you thought the divorce would be triggered by something like infidelity, leaving no doubt...
What are your odds of divorce? Consider these red flags
Pinpointing the exact odds of divorce for any couple can be hard because there are so many factors involved. The old saying that 50% of marriages end in divorce no longer holds true, if it ever did, and even that isn’t the same for every couple. For instance, couples...