Divorce is an ugly word. It's seldom every thought of as a pleasant experience. Emotions run rampant, including anger, fear and resentment. You may ask yourself why you even married the person in the first place. Since most people marry for love, you've likely answered that question yourself.
Do our debts get split up like our property during a divorce?
A divorce is not an easy thing to go through. A lot of emotions come to the surface, and spouses may be so hurt or emotional that they only want to take everything they can from their soon-to-be exes. Connecticut is known as an equitable distribution state. This means that the marital property -- including debts -- may not necessarily be divided in a 50/50 manner by the court. However, it also means that the marital property and debts will be divided fairly.
Sherri Shepherd appeals case to state supreme court
Sherri Shepherd, best known for her former role as a co-host on "The View," entered into a surrogacy agreement last year along with her then-husband Lamar Sally. Within a few months of Shepherd's egg being used in the surrogacy, the marriage between the two began to decline. The couple divorced.
3 years and counting: Bethenny Frankel's divorce still ongoing
While most divorces are completed in a timely manner, there are some that seem to drag on and on. One such celebrity divorce is that between Bethenny Frankel and Jason Hoppy.
Is your spouse hiding offshore accounts in your divorce?
If you're in the middle of a high asset divorce and believe that your soon-to-be ex-spouse is hiding assets from you and the court, it's time to get some serious help. If the assets are hidden in offshore accounts, one of the best sources of information may be the Internal Revenue Service.
