The Census Bureau has reported that in 2010 only 48 percent of American households were represented by married couples. This is the first time that figure has dropped below 50 percent. This is down from 78 percent in 1950—the days of “Ozzie and Harriet” are gone. Just a fifth of households were traditional families—married couples […]
This is advice to anyone planning to get married: Make sure that the person you are getting married to has the traits you are looking for in a partner. Don’t get married thinking that he or she will grow into being that ideal partner. It usually doesn’t happen. People don’t change, and you can’t change […]
When you are preparing for divorce it is very important that you have a clear picture of where you and your spouse stand financially. The most important goal of the divorce process is to make an equitable distribution of all marital assets and debts. In order for you to make sure that you get your […]
Grey divorce is a growing trend. Seniors are now realizing that here is no reason to stay in a long, bad marriage. People live longer today, and the reality is that you might as well enjoy every minute of the time you have! Older men seldom ask for a divorce unless they have a potential replacement. On […]
According to a recent survey of divorce lawyers, more Americans (not only the wealthy ones) are getting prenuptial agreements. No one should get married without one.
Everyone who is getting married should have a Prenuptial (Prenup) Agreement—no matter how much or how little you have. It is very important that this agreement should not only list both of your assets but also both of your debts. In the event of a divorce, you don’t want to be responsible for your spouse’s premarital […]
The bitter divorce battle between Stephanie Seymour, Sports Illustrated and Victoria Secret supermodel, and billionaire Peter Brandt continues. There was no prenuptial agreement in place before they got married, which could be one of the reasons for this bitter battle.