Every year, many mothers in the US leave the workplace, staying home to raise their families and support their husbands’ career pursuits.  Highly-educated women, especially, make considerable sacrifices to put their careers on hold for homemaking and mothering. Much of society backs up women’s choice to become homemakers.  More than half as many Americans believe that mothers are better than fathers at caring for new babies.  While both men and women recognize the value of caretaking, it’s difficult to put a price tag…

When you fall in love with a person it’s natural to imagine a happy and peaceful life together. Unfortunately, the reality for many married couples is quite different. This is especially true when faced with certain deal-breaker issues, which might spell the end of your union. Live About explains some common marriage deal breakers and what they might mean for your relationship. Financial issues are often at the heart of marital strife. Different ideas about spending and saving can throw a marriage into…

For Denver couples experiencing problems in their marriage, divorce might not always be an option. However, there are some signs that a marriage is headed towards its end, and it’s important for couples to be aware of these signs so they can either take the steps necessary to save their marriages or prepare themselves for divorce. Business Insider explains some of the signs of a troubled marriage and why they often point to the possibility of divorce.  Stonewalling is commonplace Stonewalling…

Divorce can be tough for married couples regardless of their age, but for some people the divorce process can be especially challenging. For example, those who are much older may have a hard time dealing with various legal, emotional and financial issues related to the end of their marriage. If you are an older adult who is considering the idea of divorce or determined to end a toxic marriage, it is crucial to be aware of the different options on…

When couples divorce in Colorado, family courts mandate that marital assets must be divided equitably. The marital portfolio was a joint venture, and so the law seeks to allow both of you to enjoy the fruits of your labor. But timeshares are kind of an oddity in divorce. Timeshares are not a brick-and-mortar property asset, nor do they enjoy highly-defined and updated values like a stock. They’re part asset and part discretionary spending in many ways. Although resolving a timeshare…