How complicated, complex and lengthy will the divorce process be for you?
The great American philosopher, Yogi Berra, once said, “Be careful, you don’t want to make the wrong mistake.”
Nowhere is that more true than in the area of divorce advice.
Yogi also said, “90% of this game is half mental.” Also true if you are contemplating, or involved in, a divorce.
Almost always, the mindset of the people involved in the divorce is what will eventually dictate the length, complexity and difficulty of the action.
If you want to end your marriage as cheaply and as painlessly as possible, do yourself a favor and heed well this advice.
According to the Wall Street Journal, many states are reconsidering current alimony laws. Some spousal support cases skirt what can be described only as "fairness."
Hugh Hefner's divorce was a long time coming. Here's why he's not sharing more of his $43 million.
Hugh Hefner's divorce was a long time coming. We know what's behind it and why he's not sharing more of his $43 million. Visit YourTango's Celebrity Love blog for the story.
Coley Laffoon backlashes after Anne Heche calls him a "lazy ass" on Letterman.
Coley Laffoon's backlashes after Anne Heche calls him a "lazy ass" on Letterman. YourTango's Celebrity Love has the (ridiculous but somewhat hilarious) story.
Robin Wright Penn's divorce looks real this time, but she's playing shockingly fair.
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No-fault divorce laws don't have to leave you stranded.
Before no-fault divorce laws, the courts considered sex something that was exclusive to marriage. A wife was protected from the negative consequences of adultery by criminal law, specific divorce laws that addressed adultery, and, in some cases, alienation of affection laws. With the introduction of no-fault divorce laws, the courts, for some reason, decided they had no business being involved in the issue of whether or not a husband was faithful, or the right of a wife to be compensated for a husband's cheating ways. In these times, what is a jilted spouse to do?
The economy affects both the beginning (the wedding) and end of a relationship (the divorce).
When you get down to basics, marriage is about money. Pounding hearts, sweet nothings and lazy Sundays in bed are all well and good, but legally, a marriage creates one financial entity where there once were two. So it makes sense that the economic downturn would affect all stages of marriage, from the beginnings (the wedding) to the end (divorce). The New York Times proves this point in two style pieces this weekend.
High-roller Heather Mills may be longing for yesterday, after news of her arguably-excessive spending has come to fruition. Fametastic reports that Mills has spent £10 million from her seven months-old-divorce settlement with legendary musician Paul McCartney. A source says Heather has been moaning that her money isn't going as far as she'd thought.
While £10 million is no chump change –its interest alone could feed a small army- Mills does seem to have more where that came from. Her sum settlement weighted in at about £24.3 million pounds: £7.8 million pounds of existing assets, £14 million straight up cash, and £2.5 set aside for a new London home.
