For many years, I worked as a divorce attorney, and before that, I believed, like many people do, that divorce was primarily a legal problem—a matter of facts, filings, negotiations and outcomes. I ...

First comes love. Then comes marriage. And for around 670,000 couples per year, then comes divorce. While you’re thinking about the holiday season that’s off and running, the nation’s divorce ...

STEP ONE: File the lawsuit. To file for divorce, you must first file the following documents in the county in which you or your spouse reside: a Civil Summons, a Complaint for Absolute Divorce, a ...

Blank court document for a summons to appear. Serving divorce papers varies by state. Variations in service of process can include waiting periods, residency requirements, alternate service options, ...

One of the toughest parts of divorce is deciding who gets what. Whether you have an IRA, pension or 401(k), it pays to ...

Divorces never seem to end for many couples. Even after a couple has legally completed the emotionally and financially expensive court process, oftentimes the process lingers on for many years. Why?

Divorce in your fifties often comes with emotional and financial challenges that younger couples rarely anticipate, says ...