When an older couple decides to divorce, it may come as a surprise to those around them. As an older person contemplating divorce, you may feel alone, frightened or even embarrassed. There are many misconceptions surrounding "gray divorce," the term often used to...

Even if divorcing your spouse is the correct course of action, the end of your marriage is likely to affect your life in ways you may not expect. If you are thinking about using your divorce as motivation to change careers, it may be tempting to sell your work tools...

With marriages strained even more over the last couple of years, divorces continue to move forward in large numbers. If your marital assets total over a million dollars, you likely fall into the high asset category. Is mediation still a possibility? If you and your...

If the end of your marriage is on the horizon, you may feel like you are playing a game of chess. After all, not only must you decide when the time is right to divorce your spouse, but you also must strategize for beginning the next chapter of your life. Beating your...

If you are going through a divorce, you undoubtedly want to have as many financial resources as possible to begin the next chapter of your life. Still, according to Minnesota law, you may only receive an equitable share of everything you and your current spouse own....

While divorce is never easy, it can be more difficult if you split from your spouse later in life. According to U.S. News and World Report, this is partly because you have less time to recover in many respects but especially financially. That does not mean that you...

If you have a dog, there is a good chance you see the animal as a member of your family. This is probably particularly true if you and your spouse do not have children. According to reporting from The Conversation, losing your dog may cause you to experience deep...

If you have decided your marriage has become unsavable, proceeding with a divorce may be a good idea. After all, staying in an unfulfilling or abusive marriage is likely to take an extreme toll on your mental well-being. Divorce is not likely to be easy on your psyche...

Most people have one or more social media accounts. Many people have profiles on several platforms and post often. While social media activity may seem irrelevant to your divorce proceedings, your posts can affect your case. If you decide to remain active on your...

When filing for divorce, people have an obligation to reveal all personal and marital property to their soon-to-be exes and the court. However, due to wide-ranging factors, sometimes people hide shared assets from their spouses. Having some ideas of where to start...