Divorce + Retirement: How to Split the 401k Without the Tax Hit
The fear that keeps many trapped in bad marriages is that sinking feeling that you can’t leave because "his" pension or "her" 401k is the only thing you have for old age, and you assume you'll lose half of it to taxes or penalties if you try to touch it now. Enter the QDRO.
Not ready to sign the prenup agreement, but ready to ask the prenup questions?
The real value of a prenup, isn’t just what ends up being in the agreement, it’s the conversations that you need to have in order to get the prenup in the first place.
The conversations that let’s face it, you probably would never have had otherwise, and absolutely NEED to be having even if you “don't believe in those”.
The Courts Do Not Care "Why": Navigating No-Fault Divorces
Under no-fault laws, the "why" behind the split rarely dictates the "how" of the asset division. Failing to grasp this early means you’ll likely overpay for representation that can't deliver the moral vindication you’re seeking.
Jeanie Mai Calls Divorce "Experiencing Death Alive." It's the Most Honest Take We’ve Heard In A Long Time
"Divorce does this inhumane thing that forces you to then protect yourself to get what you need from the divorce."
You literally have to take your grief, put on your hard hat, and go fight for everything you deserve. It's the worst transition. It requires ego. It requires selfishness. It requires things you never ever wanted to worry about just to know you're okay.
HOW TO ACCEPT YOUR MARRIAGE IS OVER WHEN YOU STILL CAN'T BELIEVE IT
"I'm divorced." Practice it when no one's around—in your car, in the shower, staring at your reflection. The word feels impossible because it contradicts everything you planned. But avoiding it keeps you stuck in a story that's already over.
What Divorced Men Need to Know Before Dating Again
You jump back into dating to prove you're fine to yourself, to your ex, to anyone watching. Or you're filling the void because loneliness after years of partnership feels unbearable. Seems pretty normal.
Nobody Warned You Court Would Feel Like This: The Psychological Toll of Fighting for Your Kids
You didn't have kids planning to argue about them in front of strangers. It was NOT on the todo list. But when your ex weaponizes family court, high-conflict divorce becomes psychological warfare with legal fees.
Tracee Ellis Ross on Emma Grede's Podcast: The Self-Discovery Interview Living Rent-Free in Every Woman's Head
Let's be clear: Tracee is not "famously single" because something's wrong with her. She's single because she refuses to date someone just to have someone on her arm at events. And honestly? That's the energy we all need.
The world wants to make her singleness a problem, but she's flipped it into a question:
How am I choicefully living my life right now?
Tyrese Gibson's $2 Million Divorce and What It Teaches Us About Crashing Out When the World Is Watching
By the time the divorce was finalized in 2025, the case had become something else entirely: a cautionary tale about what happens when grief, social media, and legal conflict collide in the full glare of public attention.
Eight Years in Court: The Jolie-Pitt Divorce and the American Obsession With ‘Winning’ Custody.
Angelina Jolie spent 8 years proving she was right in divorce court. Four kids aged out before it ended. This is How to Execute a Divorce Without Losing Years
You don't need to prove every grievance in a court of law. You need to accomplish the goal of safely separating your lives and protecting your children.
Here's what a well-executed separation looks like…
You’re Decorating the Tree. They’re Drafting the Separation Papers.
Welcome to the January divorce spike, except it doesn't actually start in January. It starts now, in the silent weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. The decision? That was made weeks ago.
Are You Acting Like a Wife to Someone Who Won’t Commit? The Hidden Cost of Doing All the Work.
When does asking become begging? Is it 10 years? Two? Is it the third time you bring it up? Or the twentieth time he shuts it down? After reading reddits from women who don’t even realize they’re apologizing for wanting basic reciprocity, here’s what I’ve learned:
The timeline isn’t the problem. His refusal is.
Building a Life and a Business Together Is Easy—Unbuilding It Isn’t
What Kandi Burress and Todd's Divorce Teaches Entrepreneurs About Marriage. Marriage is a merger of two entities. Like any merger, you wouldn't merge two companies without an operating agreement. You wouldn't launch a startup with a 50/50 equity split without understanding the terms. So why would you merge your entire financial life with another person, someone you'll share a home with, build businesses with, raise children with, without documenting what's fair?
How A Billionaire Beat Divorce Court: Lessons from South Korea’s $1 Billion Split
Roh So-young had every reason to feel secure. Her father was president of South Korea. She married into one of the country's most powerful families. She lived like a billionaire, raised her children in luxury, and assumed that life with Chay Tae-won, was hers.
Then came the divorce.
Life Expectancy Rose to 80. Divorce Rates After 50 Tripled. Here's The Connection.
Women lose an average of $376,000 in wealth post-divorce. Men lose $146,000. That's not a gap; that's a canyon. Women report higher life satisfaction post-divorce anyway.
She Spent $95 Million on Love. He Spent It on Other Women.
Massenet, Net-A-Porter founder, claims she poured over $95 million into the man she loved funding jets, art, and a lifestyle that looked perfect from the outside. But behind the champagne glow? Drugs, infidelity, and a man who may have treated her like a bank account with a pulse.
Intergenerational Divorce: The Relationship Patterns Parents Give Children of Divorce (Without Asking)
If you grew up witnessing relationships end, it might shape your choices, such as leaving home early, partnering early, and becoming a parent early; actions that can be linked to your own potential for divorce. Remember, you're not broken; you've just been influenced by your experiences. Consider reflecting on these patterns and seeking guidance to create the relationship you truly desire.
