What NOT to Do When Filing for DivorceLois J. Liberman
MARCH IS THE HOTTEST month for divorce filings, according to legal research database Westlaw - the peak of a rise that begins in January after the holidays are over and people's "new year, new me" resolutions kick into gear. For those of you who see an end to your union in sight, ...
"Statistically speaking, every single year, one of the top reasons for divorce has to do with financial stress," Schuman says. "And part of it is because people don't know how to understand their financial background or understand their partner's financial background. And when they try and...
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Remember, however, that filing separately usually results in a higher overall tax bill for both of you. So, if the goal is to keep your tax bills low, you can consider giving up the refund to get that liability out of your hair. If you’re getting a divorce or you suspect your spous...
"Statistically speaking, every single year, one of the top reasons for divorce has to do with financial stress," Schuman says. "And part of it is because people don't know how to understand their financial background or understand their...
When a couple initiates the divorce process, they will still both be responsible for the financial commitments they made during their marriage.
You had every intention of repaying yourpersonal loan. But then life happened — maybe an unexpected job loss, injury or divorce — and now you’ve missed a payment and you’re facing default. When you miss a person...
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