Many long months often pass between the time you start the divorce process and the time the final order is issued, either by the Family Court judge or by agreement of the parties. During that time, you may be expected to maintain the household, pay your bills, take...
Adultery has a significant effect on divorce issues in South Carolina
Adultery is one of the most common reasons marriages fail. Sometimes, the other spouse can find a way to overcome the betrayal and save the relationship. Other times, the couple is not able to reconcile or the other spouse wants to end the relationship. Still, many...
Statistics show that older adults could be more likely to cheat
Marital infidelity or cheating is something that most people associate with younger couples and early divorce. People might point to a spouse in their twenties cheating and use that as a reason why very young people shouldn't get married. Other people mistakenly...
Your 401K savings and your divorce
For many people in Florida, a 401K may represent one of the biggest financial assets they own. When they get divorced, they may be faced with the prospect of losing some of these valuable savings as part of their property division settlement. When taking money out of...
How do you establish the value of your antiques when you divorce?
When you and your spouse divorce, South Carolina law requires you to divide your marital assets fairly and equitably. This, however, may be easier said than done, especially when it comes to your antiques. Keep in mind that any antiques that either your spouse or you...
What are some financial considerations for divorce if you are over 50?
Are you over the age of 50 and contemplating divorce from your spouse? If so, you are not alone. According to Kiplinger, divorce rates have doubled for senior citizens over the past 25 years while in other age groups, they have remained fairly steady. Thirty years...
Debt during and after a divorce
Generally speaking, a lot of attention is given to the losses associated with splitting assets during a divorce. Many a divorced spouse has bemoaned having to sell their home or share a retirement savings with an ex. It is important, however, for people to remember...
What is the role of forensic accountants in divorce?
If you are preparing for a divorce and you share high value assets with your spouse, you may have concerns that your spouse may attempt to hide assets from you. Even if you expect your divorce to proceed amicably, you may worry that you or your spouse will still...
Plan ahead for the property division phase of your divorce
No one likes to think about property division when facing divorce, but it is a major part of the whole process. If you want to navigate the division of property as smoothly as possible, it is worthwhile to plan ahead. Identify assets South Carolina is an equitable...
Signs of impending divorce
According to Business Insider, showing contempt is one of the main predictors of divorce. Also known as one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse, contempt is when one partner shows an attitude of disgust and superiority towards the other spouse. The other three...