Spouse A brings home a good paycheck. Spouse B does, too. And instead of creating one joint account, they decide to keep their funds separate and just use their apps to send each other money for things like the mortgage payment, utilities or groceries. After all,...
Consider a postnuptial agreement when your spouse goes into business
Sharing your life with someone else can be an exciting prospect -- but what happens when you and your spouse don’t see eye-to-eye about your debts? Money is often a source of conflict in marriages, especially when one spouse is a “spender” and the other is a “saver.”...
Disagreements over money lead to divorce
They say money cannot buy happiness, and there may be something to it. In fact, divorce experts note that it’s one of the leading causes of divorce in the United States. Much of the time, it’s just because two people do not agree on how they should spend, save or use...
Children and low-conflict divorce
For kids, divorce is something that they may never see coming. Maybe you and your spouse kept your troubles hidden from them. While this is a smart move in many regards, it can make the divorce more jarring. They thought your marriage was fine. Then, one day, it’s all...
Familiarize yourself with family business finances
Family businesses often have unique operating structures. When they're operated by spouses, the arrangement may involve one party taking control of the finances of the company while the other handles day-to-day operations or creative work. If the marriage devolves,...