Majority of people really need a strong reason to ask for a divorce. Yet, when it comes to divorce, both parties will go through a lot of stress (both physical and emotional). It is a tumultuous time for everyone involved, and there is no easy way to go through a divorce. After getting divorced, people often engage in a variety of unhealthy behaviors. Alcohol-abusing is among them. However, some people choose to divorce because one of the spouses has been using too much alcohol lately. Alcoholism is a very strong ground for a divorce, and one of the leading reasons why people seek divorce in the United States. Salvage What You Can Did you know that Alcoholism is among the three top reasons behind people’s divorce in the States? It is known to dimish relationships to the point where there is nothing left. Under the effect of alcohol, people do things they may regret later. Alcoholics usually have problems with focusing on their marriages, become secretive and tell a lot of ...
When things don’t work out, it is never too late to file for divorce. However, depending on the circumstances, it may have a huge impact on your life. One such instance is filing for divorce near your retirement. Even though you may not be aware of it, but filing for divorce at the late stage of life can have negative consequences on the following: Your retirement plan (in case you are not already retired) Your assets (a division of assets gets more complicated as your income gets lower over time) Custody over children Balancing the new income and expenses Emotional stress Here is everything you need to know about a divorce near retirement, and how it may affect your life. Dividing the Assets Just like with every other marriage, all assets gained while being married are considered during the asset distribution. Everything you or your spouse gained prior to marriage is yours to keep unless otherwise specified in the prenup (if there is one). Assuming that you are look...