Can you get half of your ex’s pension?

During a divorce case, the court may need to rule on how child custody should be divided if the parents cannot agree on a solution themselves. For example, if both parents seek sole custody, the court is tasked with finding a resolution. As a general rule, courts prioritize the child’s best interests. They aim to…

Couples can accrue numerous high-value resources during marriage. Many spouses combine their credit scores and incomes to qualify for mortgages. They share expenses so that they can set funds aside for retirement.  The spouses may also start, purchase or invest in a small business. A family-owned business or professional practice can provide income and employment…

The conversation you have with your spouse that settles on a divorce can be draining. You might not feel like talking to anyone else about it for some time. Yet you will need to let some other people know. Here are some of those people who need to know: 1. Your children These should be…

We have football season, flu season and holiday season. Now, get ready for divorce season.  It seems like more people divorce in January than in any other month. Is this true? And what is the reason for this uptick in marital break-ups? New year, new you While the wheels get set in motion in January,…