You've likely heard the saying that relationships involve a lot of give and take. That's often the theme that underlies a situation in which a spouse decides to sacrifice their career to move somewhere new for their spouse’s job. Spouses may also give up their careers...
If you and your spouse started a business together, a divorce can get very complicated. You’re not just losing your spouse, but also someone you work with and depend on professionally every day. The most obvious solution may be to sell the company to someone else,...
Getting divorced is common for couples who have children together. Often, the assumption is that these parents will have gotten married in their 20s and decided to split up in their 30s. Consider, for instance, the so-called seven-year-itch. A couple may get married...
Connecticut is home to some of the most extensive private art collections in the country. Paintings can be worth thousands and sometimes even millions of dollars. Art is also a great investment that you can see appreciate over time. So, what happens to the...
For many workers, each week means five days of working from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, there are those in occupations with much less standard schedules. For instance, truck drivers may be on the road for days or even weeks at a time. Firefighters may work...
You and your spouse's behaviors may change significantly as you near divorce. Neither of you may be on your best behavior anymore. In fact, it's not uncommon for those considering divorce to be outright mean and petty with one another. One of the more common ways...
Child support often costs hundreds of dollars a month and can consume a substantial amount of your take-home pay. Working parents can sometimes struggle to adjust to the expenses of supporting their households while also paying child support. For those who lose their...
When your parents passed away, they left you a significant inheritance. You were thrilled about the inheritance despite the situation, because it meant that you’d be better able to provide for your family. After you received it, you put that money into your joint bank...
Researchers at Boston College's Center for Retirement Research initiated a study into the impact that divorce had on retirement in 2018. The study's authors concluded that couples who divorce later in life often struggle to hold on to their retirement accounts. You...
There are various reasons why a husband or wife may request alimony of their spouse when they divorce. It's most common for this to happen when one of the spouses paused their career to support the other's career endeavors or care for the home and raise the children....
