Divorce

Parents who are getting divorced need to determine how they’re going to break this information to their children and move forward with the process as co-parents. As a general rule, the best thing they can do is to present a united front. That shows the children that...

Although there has long been a stereotype that divorce typically occurs early in marriage, modern statistics indicate otherwise. Each year, many married couples that have spent decades together and may have even retired decide to divorce. There are many reasons...

Some of your friends and relatives continue to stress the downside of your pending divorce. Please. Never mind them as you go through this transition in your life. Think of all the new possibilities that will surface once you become single again. Politely ignore their...

Over the decades, life expectancy has been slowly increasing. Though there are times when it declines, the general trend is that people are simply living longer and longer, especially in developed countries. Some have said that this can impact the way that people look...

Planning for retirement takes decades, and spouses often make joint sacrifices so that they can live comfortably after they retire. Your retirement savings reflects how much money you estimated you would need to support yourself and your spouse while sharing a home....

Divorce is never an easy process, but it can be harder for people from certain backgrounds. Indiana is home to many people who either immigrated from China or are the descendants of Chinese immigrants.   Historically, divorce has carried a significant stigma in China,...

Women are often in a difficult position when facing divorce. On one hand, they should feel free to leave a situation that doesn’t feel comfortable or welcoming any longer. On the other hand, women are still largely working in less profitable jobs, and may have stayed...

A dissolution of marriage can be a stressful process to navigate. The law is complex and filled with nuance. It is not just the legal process that is exasperating; it is the divorce itself, which likely involves dividing one household into two, changing schedules,...

In the minds of many people, divorce conjures images of couples battling in court over each of their assets and parenting time with their kids. While many divorcing couples choose to litigate the proceedings and have the court make determinations in a contested...