Most of the time, the assets you acquire during a marriage are considered marital property and assets acquired before marriage – or when inherited or gifted to one spouse during marriage – are considered separate property. While this is usually the case, sometimes the...
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Survival steps: 3 things to do when leaving an abusive spouse
When you’re in an abusive relationship, leaving can be hard. By design, abusers are very good at isolating their victims from the financial, emotional and physical tools they need to leave the relationship. In reality, the most dangerous time for a victim in an...
Protecting children during a high-conflict divorce
High-conflict divorce can have a traumatizing impact on all parties, especially where children are involved. Sometimes, couples overlook the importance of protecting their children during these tumultuous times. Children caught in the midst of high-conflict divorces...
4 reasons why some victims stay in violent marriages
Marriage is not a bed of roses. It is ultimately possible that the person you married may cease to be the loving and supportive partner you once knew. Violence in marriage is rampant, and victims may find themselves trapped in such situations for various reasons....
5 tips on separating assets and debts in a divorce
The complex nature of divorce tends to rear its ugly head when it comes to asset and debt division. Most couples find themselves navigating a challenging process when separating their financial affairs. How do you handle the separation of assets and debts in a...
Why we stay? 5 reasons why Targets stay in abusive relationships
When a relationship turns toxic and or abusive, some targets of abusive behavior get out right away – but many do not. This can puzzle and frustrate well-meaning friends and family members who simply can’t understand why the target just doesn’t pack their bags and...
You can’t change him: 6 reasons an abusive spouse won’t reform
Domestic violence is an epidemic in this nation. It’s estimated that one out of every three women has been physically abused by a partner. While most women think that they would leave at the first hint of physical violence, that’s not always how things play out in...
Dark tech: 6 ways abusive spouses use digital tools for control
With the rise of the “Internet of Things,” technology has become even more deeply intertwined into people’s lives than ever. While technological advances bring numerous benefits, they can also be misused. Abusive spouses have found ways to turn digital devices and...
Dissipation of the marital assets: 6 ways it happens
Financial conflicts are a major source of marital problems, and filing for divorce doesn’t always mean that those conflicts will end. Sometimes, a vindictive spouse will actually ramp up their financial abuses. The wasteful or reckless depletion of shared resources...
Forced to litigate – 3 reasons you may have to litigate your divorce
These days, the vast majority of divorces are handled through negotiations which culminate in a final Settlement Agreement. Warring spouses put their grievances aside enough to hash out exactly how the marital property and debts need to be divided, along with any...