When the relationship unraveled and divorce was on the horizon, the spouse demanded half of the apartment’s value — only to be hit with the reality that there was no equity to split.

Free Expression: Donald Trump’s re-election has exposed aesthetic and substantive divisions within the U.S.-Europe alliance. Photo: Image: Francois Lenoir/Reuters Among the more childishly ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Married couples across the U.S. have had access to no-fault divorce for more than 50 years, an option many call crucial to supporting domestic abuse victims and key to ...

courts can require a noncustodial parent to contribute to the cost of their child’s education as part of a divorce settlement. Decisions depend on the facts of each family’s case. Without a ...

Life settlements provide an alternative asset class that is largely uncorrelated with traditional markets, offering diversification and the potential for attractive returns. They can be ...

If you are having trouble doing it yourself, you may want to enlist the help of a debt management or settlement company. There are several essential factors to consider when evaluating debt ...

One of the most complex aspects of this is negotiating a fair financial settlement. The issue of dividing assets can take up a large part of divorce proceedings, especially if you’ve been married for ...

Money you receive as part of an insurance claim or settlement is typically not taxed. The IRS only levies taxes on income, which is money or payment received that results in you having more wealth ...

Who’s Ahead in National Presidential Polls? Polling averages are adjusted based on state and national polls, which means candidates’ averages can shift even if no new polls have been added to this ...

We call all the places that people live in ‘settlements’, and there are a few different shapes and sizes. A hamlet is a very small settlement, with just a group of houses. A village is also ...