Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When selling a home after a divorce, it's vital to navigate the complexities of ownership changes resulting from the dissolution ...

A divorce decree is a court order legally ending a marriage. Once entered, both parties to the marriage can move on to their separate lives. However, a divorce decree does not relieve you of any joint ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. That’s why they usually require a certified divorce decree at closing, which can clear up any questions about ownership and helps ...

Divorce does not separate credit card debt. Here is what can follow you and how to protect your credit.

Generally, IRC section 151(c)(1) allows taxpayers an exemption for dependent children. In the case of divorced parents, the custodial parent gets the exemption. That parent, however, may release his ...

Your marital status on Dec. 31 determines your federal income tax filing status. Two people cannot claim the same mortgage interest and real estate taxes on their federal tax return. A divorce decree ...

For many couples, divorce is often the first time they are forced to take a close look at their joint finances. In that moment — often rushed and emotionally charged — decisions are made that can ...

That's why they usually require a certified divorce decree at closing, which can clear up any questions about ownership and helps keep the transaction on track. Understanding why title companies ask ...