Debts incurred during marriage are often the focal point for couples considering divorce. For example, one spouse might accumulate credit card debt that he or she becomes unable to pay. If the other spouse is listed on the account – and therefore shares responsibility for paying the debt – he or she may be forced …
When a marriage falls apart, the spouses are forced to decide what to do with their family home. Their home is usually the largest asset they share. Unfortunately, because it’s not a liquid asset, dividing it poses challenges. Many divorcing couples neglect to consider all of the factors that should be taken into account when …
Regardless of how simple a divorce seems on the surface, there are usually underlying circumstances that complicate matters. Even spouses that are on the best of terms can quickly be at each other’s throats (figuratively) when the time comes to split their marital assets. Making matters worse, one or both parties might make a number …