As a civilian spouse, you understand how difficult military marriage can be. You must cope with long absences and frequent moves among other challenges. Sometimes these challenges take their toll and a couple decides to divorce.
New tax laws merit scrutiny of participants in high-asset divorces
Divorce in Illinois and elsewhere is an event of magnitude, of course, and worthy of due reflection from every conceivably relevant aspect. Many divorcing couples share at least a few core concerns, ranging from child-centric matters (e.g., custody/visitation and support) and spousal maintenance to residential property issues and equitable asset division.
Supreme Court's ruling affects post-divorce insurance payout
Deference to state law-making authority.
Financial concerns for women facing divorce after 50
Often, many women leave major financial responsibilities to their husbands and find a surprising burden to shoulder when faced with death or divorce of a spouse. Over sixty percent of women wind up leaving the major investing and financial planning decisions to their spouse.
Divorce is not the end. Rather, it spells a new beginning.
It is certainly nice, though not surprising, to find family law writers and commentators in close accord with our views regarding optimal divorce strategies.
A few considerations regarding financial matters during divorce
Money, money, money.
