Till Death or Divorce: Why You Need to Plan Now for Your Relationship’s End
Till Death or Divorce: Why You Need to Plan Now for Your Relationship’s End After the excitement of Valentine's Day fades away and the last indulgence of chocolate is savored, it's crucial to turn our attention to a topic that may not be as thrilling as the idea of everlasting love: the reality that all relationships come to an end one day. Before you stop reading, hear me out. Whether it’s a breakup, divorce, or the death of a loved one after a lifetime together, every relationship eventually will come to an end. The most important thing is how you have planned for that ending, or whether you haven’t at all, as your planning (or lack of it) will have a real impact on you, your partner, your children, and your assets. The silver lining? While we can't prevent the end, we can prepare for it with a blend of compassion and strategic planning that makes the end the best possible foundation for a new beginning. Understanding the Intersection of Love and Law Love is wonderful—