You've worked hard to get yourself prepared for retirement. Now, you find out that your marriage is ending. You might have some concerns about what is going to happen to your retirement nest egg. This isn't always something pleasant to think about, but you should do...
Year: 2017
Get the prenuptial agreement handled early in the engagement
As we recently discussed, there are many things for you to consider when you are creating a prenuptial agreement. You and your future spouse have to be sure that the terms of the agreement are fair for both parties. This is something that is better done now rather...
Plan your prenuptial agreement carefully
A prenuptial agreement is something that can help your marriage. It can also help you handle the property division process if you end up getting a divorce. There seems to be a misconception that only rich people need prenups. This isn't the case. All adults who are...
You can have a friendly divorce with your ex, if you work at it
People who are going through a divorce might automatically assume that they are going to have to fight tooth and nail for everything that they want or need. This isn't necessarily how things have to be. If you and your ex are willing to put forth an effort, it might...
Use your head when you are in the midst of the adoption process
There are many families who choose to grow through adoption. This is a wonderful way to give a child love and guidance they need. For the adults involved, they should first ensure that they are protecting their own interests. We realize that this process can cause...
Adoption isn’t all fun and games for adoptive parents
Many people assume that there are only positive feelings when adoptive parents finally get to take their child home. This isn't the case. Adoption can be very hard on both the adoptive parents and the children they welcome into their homes. Some adoptive parents try...
Take care of yourself during a divorce
Stress is one thing that you can almost count on when you are going through a divorce. There are ways that you can get a handle on the stress, but the main key is to take care of yourself during the process. Here are some suggestions to get you started with a great...
Understand how a prenuptial agreement can benefit your marriage
We recently discussed how a prenuptial agreement might help you ensure that you are protected when you are planning a marriage. One thing that you have to know is that this agreement makes you think about the future when you make plans about the present. The prenup...
Think about addressing the need for a prenuptial agreement
Before you get married, you need to think carefully about how you are going to protect yourself if you get a divorce. This isn't a popular thought, but it does need to be considered. One way to protect yourself is by having a premarital agreement drawn up for you and...
How can I have a friendly divorce with my ex?
Divorce is an adult matter that some children get dragged into. If you have children at home, make sure that you are handling the divorce in a friendly manner so that you can make the transition on your children easier. Besides helping your children out, you and your...