Your divorce will change many different areas of your life, including your financial stability and security. One of your primary goals during this process will be to secure terms that will allow you to approach your post-divorce future with confidence. This may...
Divorce
Is collaborative divorce right for you?
Chances are that, if you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, you have a difficult time seeing eye to eye, perhaps even on those very important life issues. If you struggle to come to agreements on many things, you may be worried that your divorce will...
Who gets the pet in your divorce?
When you look back over the closest companions you have had in your life, probably at least one of them was a pet. Dogs, cats and other animals often provide emotional support and unconditional love that you may not have found anywhere else, even in your marriage....
What happens to military retirement after a divorce?
Serving in the armed forces requires making some significant sacrifices. In exchange for your service, you may have earned a pension that is valuable to both you and your spouse. If you are heading for a divorce, though, you must understand what may happen to your...
Top three challenges women face after divorce
The United States has the third highest divorce rate in the world. While divorces are common, this does not mean that they are easy to go through. Something that may be of interest to Kansas residents is learning about how divorce affects women in different ways than...
Steps to keeping a home in a divorce
What to do with the family home in a divorce can be a difficult decision for some Kansas couples. If one individual decides to keep it, there are still a number of steps to take. First, the couple should hire an appraiser to get the home's value. That value and the...
Potentially effective suggestions to deal with a divorce
For Kansas residents, divorce is often a difficult transition. Many factors must be considered including spousal support, child custody, child support, property division and more. The personal and emotional impact is significant, so it can be beneficial to have...
Does money really influence marital satisfaction?
Kansas couples might be concerned with the impact money has on marital satisfaction, particularly in light of the belief that money issues are often linked to dissatisfaction in marriage. They might be surprised to know, however, that a study published in the journal...
Parents can ease their children’s transition during divorce
Divorce and its aftermath are difficult for all involved, especially children. Parents in Kansas can help their children navigate the difficult transition that takes place after a divorce, which can include moving homes, changing routines and having to live without...
The financial fallout of gray divorce
More people in Kansas and across the country are choosing to divorce later in life. In the past 20 years, divorces involving couples aged 50 and up have more than doubled nationwide. In 1990, only 10% of people seeking divorces were over 50, but a full one-quarter of...