If you are a business owner, going through a divorce could mean that you need to divide the value of your business. If you are set on keeping your business but are considered to be a marital asset, you may need to buy out your divorcing spouse. This will mean that you...
High Asset Divorce
Finding hidden assets can change the outcome of your divorce
Dividing your property can be one of the hardest parts of getting a divorce. You and your ex may both want to stay in the family home or keep certain assets for yourself. When you don't agree about who gets what and you don't have a prenuptial or postnuptial...
Are you postponing divorce because you’re worried about gossip?
Gossip is a natural form of human behavior that occurs in communities. While it may be enjoyable to engage in, it's often seen to be poor behavior because it can be hurtful to those who are being talked about. Gossip has existed for many thousands of years and was...
4 tips for using social media during your divorce
You likely use social media to engage with current events and news content, share information and connect with friends and family who do not live close to you. According to the Pew Research Center, 72% of people in the U.S. use social media in some form. Even though...
How to talk with your kids about divorce in a healthy way
Some conversations that you need to have with your children will undoubtedly be unpleasant or emotional. Needing to address the fact that you and their other parent soon intend to divorce will not be a fun conversation. However, it is an important one. The way that...
How communication and calmness can protect kids in a divorce
Divorce can be a very difficult experience for children. They often blame themselves for the deterioration of their parents' relationships or experience extreme stress about spending less time with their parents because of the divorce. The more pressure you put on...
Common friction points in the divorce process
Even if you assume that you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse can work together to settle your divorce, you never know exactly what will happen until the process begins. There are a variety of friction points that are likely to move to the forefront, all of which can...
Retirement benefits may not part till death, or later, in divorce
You’ve worked hard your whole life to get where you are, and you deserve every bit of retirement you have coming. But when you file for divorce, the courts could throw your retirement plans on the chopping block with all your other shared property. Missouri looks to...
Filing for divorce and fear of moving on
A lot of different emotional roadblocks can arise when people initiate a divorce, from stress due to custody to confusion about how marital property may be split up. For some, simply filing for a divorce in general can be overwhelming. Many people never anticipated...
Value of assets in divorce is important
The financial aspects of a divorce are often some of the most challenging to deal with. You can't rely on your ex's income and you shouldn't have to feel stress about paying the bills more than what is necessary. One way that you can do this is through the property...