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Communication is one of the most important elements in any relationship. When it breaks down, often so does the relationship itself, in part because conflict resolution becomes more difficult.

It takes a lot to develop a successful marriage. Things like good communication, honesty and respect can go a long way. However, there are many things people might not think of that could create tension between them and their spouse.

Not every spouse moves on from marital separation. In fact, some use spyware to keep tabs on their former partner.

Splitting marital assets comes with its own set of challenges. But dividing retirement accounts can be a big hurdle for couples, especially in a volatile market. These accounts make up a substantial portion of a couple’s net worth. And if they don’t divide it correctly, they could face significant tax penalties.

Couple’s split more than just their lives together during divorce. Depending on the marriage’s length, couples share many valuables. Those can include a home, vehicles and other items.

Divorce doesn’t always have to be ugly. In fact, some women end up being more satisfied than when they were married. In a recent survey, researchers examined more than 2000 divorced adults in the United Kingdom.

Getting a divorce will have several impacts on your taxes. The year after filing, you will need to make adjustments and account for any tax implications from your divorce. As you probably know, it is important that you file your taxes correctly to avoid penalties and fees that can greatly increase the amount you owe or have a huge impact on your refund amount.

Many couples document their every move on social media. Lavish status updates and photo filters can make any modern marriage seem like a flawless fantasy tale.

You may have heard that gray divorce has been on the rise over the last few decades. This term has come to generally mean any late-in-life divorce, perhaps by those nearing retirement age.

Just as in other states, parents in Wisconsin have a legal obligation to support their children until they become adults. Unlike some other states, however, Wisconsin terminates that parent’s obligation when the child turns 18 years of age (or 19, but only if the child’s still in high school or pursuing a high school equivalency degree.)