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Money, Success, and Divorce: Why Finances Are at the Heart of So Many Breakups

Money, Success, and Divorce: Why Finances Are at the Heart of So Many Breakups

Money isn’t just currency; it’s culture, identity, and power. In relationships, it can represent stability, freedom, success, or control. Couples rarely see money in exactly the same way, and when those views collide, the fallout can shape the relationship for years. In my work as a divorce attorney, I see time and again how financial stability, money management, and perceptions of success become the central issues in both marriage and divorce.

Why Talking About Money Early Matters

Most people enter relationships talking about chemistry, values, and long-term dreams, but not about credit scores, debt, or financial goals. Those conversations often feel “unromantic,” so they get pushed aside. The problem is that avoiding the money talk doesn’t make the issues disappear. It only delays them until they erupt into conflict.

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Top 5 Mistakes in Custody Agreements (and How to Avoid Them)

Custody agreements are some of the most important ** and most fought-over ** parts of a divorce. Parents want what’s best for their kids, but when emotions are running high, it’s easy to make decisions that feel good in the moment but cause bigger problems down the line. I see it all the time in my practice: rushed schedules, vague promises, and unrealistic expectations that land families right back in court.

Here are the five biggest mistakes I see, and how to avoid them.

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Red Flag: When Their Family Won’t Let Go

Red Flag: When Their Family Won’t Let Go

At first glance, a tight-knit family can feel like a blessing. Sunday dinners, group vacations, siblings who always check in: it can look wholesome and comforting. In the honeymoon stage, it might even feel like you’re being welcomed into a warm circle of unconditional love.

But there’s a fine line between closeness and control. And the difference matters more than you think.

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When 50/50 in Divorce Isn’t About Money; It’s About Time

Everyone loves to point out how stay-at-home parents get screwed in divorce (including me). And yes, that’s true. But let’s talk about the other side of the coin: the spouse who worked their ass off to keep the lights on. The one who sacrificed sleep, weekends, and family dinners because someone had to keep the paychecks coming.

The Pressure No One Talks About

Being the breadwinner isn’t just a steady stream of promotions and pats on the back. It’s living under constant pressure to perform, year after year, because your entire family depends on it. It’s missing your kid’s soccer game because a client demanded a last-minute meeting. It’s taking a red-eye flight for work and rolling straight into a parent-teacher conference half-awake. It’s the 2 a.m. email grind because the deal won’t close itself. I know – I have been there myself!

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