When you and your ex got divorced, they got a portion of your pension. This happened through a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO). Since you were married during the course of your employment, part of that pension counts as a marital asset, and your ex gets half...
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Why getting along with your ex can be hard on your kids
In most senses, getting along with your ex after divorce is an admirable goal. It allows the two of you to co-parent successfully, working toward what is best for the children, rather than what you want on your own. It also helps to keep both of you involved in the...
Reinvent yourself: Moving forward after divorce
Your marriage is ending, and you're just not sure what you're going to do. You always assumed you'd stay married, have children, grow old and retire. It's what your parents did. It's what everyone expected of you. Now what? Your life hasn't played out how you planned,...
Does divorce impact a child’s religion?
Religion is important to you. It always has been. When you and your spouse got married, you knew religion was not as important to your spouse, but you figured things would work themselves out over time. Now that you are getting divorced, though, you are starting to...
Can business travel end your marriage?
The first time you needed to travel for business, you felt nothing but excitement. You were young, you still had not seen much of the world, and you saw this as a way to get paid to go exploring. Sure, you had some work obligations, but you got a trip away from home...
3 reasons for a postnuptial agreement
You did not use a prenuptial agreement when you and your spouse tied the knot, but now you have started thinking that was a mistake. Life has changed. You do not feel the same way about the marriage. You're both different people. You worry that divorce is not that far...