No, your prenuptial agreement cannot define your child custody rights. It cannot ensure that you get sole custody of your children, for example, nor can you use it to waive those custody rights. There are only certain things that can be included in a prenup, along...
Parents who share custody face numerous challenges. They must give up time with their children, sometimes on days that they find especially meaningful. Parents often need to work out a schedule for splitting or alternating holidays. They also need to plan in advance...
Parents who are going through a divorce have to ensure their children have what they need, even during this major life upheaval. There are many factors to consider, one of which is the child’s participation in extracurricular activities. For many children,...
The family business is likely a source of pride because of the hard work that went into building it. That same business can become one of the most contentious issues if the business owners go through a divorce. There’s a chance that one business owner is more...
Loneliness can create a strong urge to resolve the divorce process quickly, sometimes at the expense of important financial or parenting considerations. For example, someone may agree to an unfavorable settlement simply to end the emotional strain or maintain a...
Divorce over the age of 50 involves a lot more than just ending a marriage. Often called “gray divorce,” it can raise financial and practical issues that are very different from those faced by younger couples. Gray divorces place retirement, healthcare and long-term...
Dividing substantial assets during divorce can feel straightforward at first. You list what you own, assign values and work toward a fair split. But as discussions move forward, a new question surfaces: What will these assets actually be worth after taxes? The answer...
You invested in digital assets during your marriage, watching its value climb over the years. Now that you are facing divorce, you wonder how to split these digital holdings fairly. Their special nature often makes division confusing. Fortunately, you have several...
Discussing a prenuptial agreement with your partner can be challenging. Will they think you are already planning for a divorce? Will they start questioning your commitment? A noteworthy percentage of Americans have reported being open to the idea of a prenup, but...
If you go through a divorce with children, one of your first goals is likely to be addressing physical custody rights. When will your child live with you after the marriage ends, and when will they live with your ex? In some cases, parents will divide physical custody...
