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According to a Bank of America survey, more couples are deciding against using a joint bank account after marriage and opting to keep their finances completely separate instead. Some believe that by having their name solely on the account, they are guaranteed its security. This is a misconception and it’s better not to assume that…

It’s easy to say, “keep your personal life separate from your work life,” but in reality, things are rarely quite that simple. With a big life change like divorce, sometimes the stress can carry over into other parts of your life, including your job.

Deciding whether or not your marriage is over is never an easy choice to make, but for some, it is a necessary one. Here are some common signs that you could be ready to move on to the next phase of your life and file for divorce.

After a divorce, it’s normal for couples to wish they had done something differently during their marriage. Time apart can give closure and hindsight vision into what really went wrong. Some of these things divorced couples wish they did better are:

In this day and age, pets are a very common presence within the family unit. Oftentimes, pets are seen as an extra member of the family, integral as anyone else in the household. So, when the family breaks apart, it’s only natural that people ask: “Who gets the dog?” The fights can be intense, driving…

The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) prohibits lenders from using credit scores to discriminate on the basis of race, gender identity, age, and other factors. Even with these protections in place, many women still find their credit scores negatively affected after a divorce. Additionally, many women also find themselves struggling financially much more than their…

Last month, a mother in Quebec was denied shared custody of her child due to her overabundant cannabis use. Superior Court Judge Jérôme Frappier ruled that the mother’s reliance on marijuana had outweighed her commitment to her child, putting said child in danger. As a result, custody of the child was given to the father….

Divorce can be a difficult situation for families to overcome, affecting both parents and their children. However, that challenging situation becomes even worse when one parent tries to force the children to take sides.

How your compensation is structured can actually help or hinder you during the divorce process. If your compensation is structured like a straight salary (without a performance-based bonus), negotiations tend to be much more forthright. However, if any part of your compensation comes from the following sources, you should be more prepared for your negotiations.

In between lawyers and adjustments to daily life, divorce can be a costly process. However, it doesn’t have to be as expensive as people often make it out to be. Here are some common financial mistakes to avoid when separating with your spouse.