Data published by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2019 showed that at least 38% of women now earn more than their spouses. This index doesn't appear to sit well with male spouses. A 2019 study published in MEL magazine captured how income...
Divorce
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When you're a parent who is going through a divorce, there's a lot of practical things that have to be handled. Because there are so many issues that you’ll have to field, you should do what you can to reduce the kind of contention between you and your ex that can be...
Will divorce bring me happiness?
Almost all things that we do in life are in the pursuit of happiness or the avoidance of pain. We go to work each day because we believe that having the funds to afford food, shelter and the luxuries in life will bring us pleasure. We likely got married because we...
What a disability means for spousal support in your divorce
Having a spouse with a serious medical condition can be a source of stress. Some marriages cannot weather the pressure of a serious illness. If you realize that you don't want to remain married after your spouse's diagnosis with a serious medical condition, you are...
How mediation can help divorcing couples with complex assets
Judges presiding over family law matters often have years of experience helping couples divide their property and address other issues. Still, when families have complex or unusual assets, judges may need to get creative in order to find a reasonable way to split up...
Complex property division: It’s not uncommon for spouses to hide assets
If your marriage is heading toward a divorce, you probably already know that it can bring out a person’s worst behavior. Emotions typically run to extremes and can include anger and hurt. These emotions, particularly anger, often make people behave in ways that are...
Getting ready for divorce court: Here’s what to expect
You never thought that your spouse would make your divorce as contentious as they have, but since you are involved in a long, drawn-out conflict, you’re glad to be going to court. You want to be as prepared as possible, so you can get the settlement that you want and...
Professional success could lead to divorce
Rising to the top of your industry is no accident. You have invested years of your life in education and training. You started at the top and worked hard for every promotion. Now, twenty years into your career, you are finally seeing the type of professional success...
How will the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders impact divorce?
Life has certainly changed since mid-March, when most Californians began staying at home except to get necessary provisions because of the spreading coronavirus. With the state’s shelter-in-place order continuing most likely throughout the summer, many marriages have...
Could Social Media Posts Hurt My Divorce?
Social media mistakes can lead to embarrassing consequences for your social or professional life. At worst, you could lose friends or your job. However, you could also make mistakes on social media during your divorce. Depending on the nature of the mistake, you could...