Divorce rates are not the same for all age groups, which is one reason why applying the common "50% of marriages fail" rate to all Americans is misleading. You have to break it down by age group to really see what the divorce odds look like for any specific couple....
Over Three Decades Of Resolving Family Law Issues In Montana
Could your career kill your marriage?
Is your career a marriage killer? What about your spouse's career? While job satisfaction (or the lack thereof) can definitely affect your home life in either positive or negative ways, it seems like a bit of a stretch to say that some people are "destined to divorce"...
Alimony and taxes: What do you need to know?
If your divorce was final last year or is still in process, your attorney likely has told you about the tax changes regarding alimony that were implemented with the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) passed by Congress and signed by President Trump.There was some...
Tips for getting along with your ex after divorce
If you and your spouse have recently parted ways, it may be difficult for you to contemplate ever having a civil relationship again. Right now, you may feel that it is impossible to even have a normal conversation with your ex without it turning into a fight. While...
Understanding asset division laws in Montana
One of the most complex processes in a divorce proceeding is the asset division process. Splitting marital assets tends to be particularly complex between high asset spouses, spouses who are struggling to maintain a collaborative relationship, and spouses who have...
Managing divorce has unique challenges during retirement
There is no doubt that couples who decide to divorce in Montana will be faced with difficult challenges as they embark on the process to rebuild their lives as independent individuals. Depending on how long a couple has been married, the types of assets they share and...
Child custody dispute ends in shooting
The ultimate hope is that those who are going through a divorce in Missoula can keep things civil between each other throughout the process. Doing so may typically works out to benefit of all of those involved, as it allows proceedings to be completed quickly and...
Avoid behaviors that could cause your divorce to affect your job
Getting divorced from your spouse in Montana is probably never something you anticipated happening when you first met and fell in love. Acknowledging that the most appropriate solution for solving your marital conflict is to go your separate ways may be difficult to...
Can you tell when a divorce is going to happen?
While every marriage has its moments where contentment, happiness and love seem to be fleeting, it can be incredibly discouraging if you feel that disagreements are more common than any positive interaction. Identifying the warning signs that your marriage to your...
Rescuing retirement savings from the grasp of divorce
When people get divorced in Montana, their decision to separate from their spouse can affect their life in many different ways, some more significantly than others. One area that seems to feel extra strain is retirement savings. For many people, panic sets in when...