A marriage takes the lives of two individual people and merges them together. It’s a promise both you and your spouse make to stop thinking about yourselves and start thinking about each other’s future. This is why when a marriage comes to an end, it can be difficult for you to refocus your attention on yourself. Whether it’s because you have children you need to care … [Read more...]
Why You Can’t Win A Divorce
And what to expect along the way Going through a divorce is stressful for everyone involved, including spouses and their children. Pop culture has ingrained the idea that one “wins” divorce, but it is so much more complicated than that. Dealing with the legal process and financial obligations can be overwhelming, let alone the parenting aspect. Then there is the … [Read more...]
What You Need To Know About The Divorced Spouse Social Security Benefit
A big part of divorce is figuring out the impact ending your marriage will have on your finances. The obvious concerns are what it means for your present lifestyle, but you can’t ignore the consequences on retirement. That means understanding the Divorced Spouse Social Security benefit. There are lots of rules and caveats for this benefit and it’s hard to remember them all … [Read more...]
Alimony: Here’s What You Can Expect
California and some other states offer legal separation and dissolution of marriage. For either, one person must file a petition in the court. If you have children and/or you need spousal support, you may apply to the court for temporary support only if you filed for divorce, legal separation, annulment of your marriage or if you have a protective order against your spouse. … [Read more...]
Why is Selling Your Wedding Ring So Scary?
Have you ever noticed a pang in your stomach when you’re getting rid of anything related to your wedding memories? Curious about why the idea of selling your wedding ring after a divorce is so scary? Let’s clear out the cobwebs and figure out why you’re feeling stuck. What’s so frightening about selling your wedding rings, you ask? Well, we understand how you feel and may … [Read more...]