First comes love and then comes marriage, right? The idea of marrying for love is relatively new, despite what pop culture might have you believe. When it comes right down to it, getting married forms a legal contract. As such, there are financial pros and cons to marriage worth considering before you walk down the […]
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How Can You Avoid Financial Mistakes in a Divorce?
Divorce affects people on every level – mentally, physically, emotionally, and even socially. Financially, it has the potential to be a complete disaster as it’s not difficult to make mistakes. Financial mistakes women make when going through a divorce include: Focusing too much on small details Thinking short-term Denying poor financial habits Seeking revenge Relying […]
Postnuptial Agreements: Who needs them and why?
A wedding is an exciting time. There’s beautiful flowers, dresses, and celebrations. The couple vows to a lifetime of love, respect, and commitment to one another. When they enter into their life together, they’re happy and content, and they never expect that to change. But they can’t predict the future. Unfortunately, people fall ill, incur […]
Is Mediation a Good Way to Save Money on a Divorce?
Your relationship is ending. On top of the stress, emotions, and decisions involved in going your separate ways, worrying about money is keeping you up at night. You know you need to protect yourself and your financial future but paying a lawyer thousands of dollars really concerns you too. You’ll both end up broke if […]