No matter what your economic circumstances are, financial issues can put an insurmountable strain on your marriage. Here are five ways that conflicts involving money can affect a once-happy union and lead to divorce. 1. Different financial priorities Like so many...
Month: April 2021
How can you ease the transition between homes for your child?
Adjusting to life after a divorce may take time, particularly for your children. Rather than living at home with both parents, your child may now spend time at your home and at the home of his or her other parent. Until and unless you all settle in, the hand-off and...
Why do older couples divorce?
Sociologists have coined the term "gray divorce" to describe the increase in marriages that end after several decades. In a 2017 report from the Pew Research Center, scientists found that the rate of divorce among couples older than 50 had increased by more than 100%...
What are some tips for communicating with your ex-spouse?
After a divorce, it may seem almost impossible to communicate clearly and effectively with your ex-spouse. However, being direct and focusing on the topics at hand can help you feel more comfortable discussing personal issues such as childcare with him or her. Stay on...
Managing your financial future after a later-in-life divorce
Everyone has to make adjustments after a divorce, but those over the age of 50 face some unique issues. How do you develop and maintain a secure financial future following a later-in-life divorce? Financial picture If your spouse handled most of the marital finances,...