Surprisingly, the divorce rate is not one of the factors which have influenced this trend. Research conducted by the Pew Research Center shows that in the US, the number of adults who live without a partner has increased in the last 10 years. In 2007, the percentage was 39%. At present, it is 42%. This … Read more
Caregiving responsibilities demand time from a working woman, affecting financial stability after a divorce. According to a recent article that was published in U.S. News, divorce brings more financially instability to women than men. The article goes on to explain why women should strive to re-think and understand their personal financial situation after ending their … Read more
All the debt that is incurred in the course of the marriage is marital debt. Financial pressure is one of the common reasons for divorce. Often, when the partners are neck-deep in debt and find it difficult to make the ends meet they decide to end their marriage. They have to make a number of … Read more
Our goal is to help you find the answers to your questions and to begin the next phase of your life with as much ease as possible. Terminating a marriage involves a lot of emotional turmoil. A number of choices and decisions have to be made. There are different ways in which a marriage can … Read more
It is helpful to seek legal assistance when trying to divide assets during a divorce. In a divorce, asset division can be one of the most straightforward tasks, but it is also one that leads to the most complications. Wealth in a family can become a point of contention, or even lead to a divorce, … Read more
The Betz Law Firm helps individuals across St. Louis take practical steps to protect their financial interests from the earliest stages of a divorce. If you are going through a divorce in St. Louis, one of the first practical concerns is often what happens to shared bank accounts, credit cards, and other joint assets. Acting … Read more