Deciding whether to file for divorce or not is a daunting and life-changing choice. After all, divorce itself is not easy, but it is sometimes necessary for individuals who do not feel happy or fulfilled in their marriage to find a new start in their life.
How does your child's age affect custody?
There are several details and factors that go into creating a child custody agreement during a divorce, from the child's best interests to each parents' caregiving responsibilities.
Financial Planning Before Marriage
According to a survey conducted by SunTrust Bank, only 51 percent of couples discussed financial management prior to getting married. In fact, according to the survey, nearly 60 percent of couples did not even discuss their own salaries before marriage and only 36 percent of couples had a detailed discussion of their own personal debt before marriage.
What can and cannot be in a premarital agreement
Society’s view of the premarital agreement is changing. For many years, the prenup was either joked about or spoken of only in hushed tones. Increasingly however, Americans are realizing a premarital agreement can be an effective way to protect personal assets in the event of a separation and help both partners feel secure in the financial implications of their decision to marry. In fact, matrimonial lawyers have noted an increase in couples interested in premarital agreements, according to a CNBC report.
Digital Decoupling
Facebook has found its way into every aspect of its users' lives. What once was glimpses into daily happenings have become intrusions that are largely self-inflicted. Facebook "friends" can watch along as someone who is single meets someone, eventually gets married, and builds a family.
Stipulations you can consider for your parenting plan
When divorcing parents take the time to work together and develop a realistic custody agreement or parenting plan that meets their family's needs, it can make navigating the post-divorce family life much easier.
Is social media to blame for your marital problems?
Like the majority of Americans, you and your spouse likely have multiple social media accounts. This can include Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Snapchat. Although maintaining a presence on social media might seem harmless, your marriage might suffer as a result.
