At first glance, the distinction between these terms can seem intimidating. “Contested” may suggest a drawn-out ...

Couples who no longer feel an emotional attachment but stay together for financial or other reasons may find themselves ...

Divorce is rarely straightforward, and the presence of substantial trust assets often adds layers of legal and financial ...

Looking globally, Japan ranks 48th out of 125 countries for the highest rates of divorce. There are three main types of divorce in Japan, each with different procedures and legal requirements.

"The role of the divorce financial advisor in that case is to help the less knowledgeable spouse understand various financial aspects of the family such as the amount and types of assets owned ...

What kinds of therapists can help someone with the challenges of divorce? Trained mental health professionals—including licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFT), licensed professional ...

In 2021, about 86% of divorces in Japan happened through mutual agreement, known as kyogi rikon (協議離婚). In this type of divorce, both spouses agree to end the marriage and fill out a rikon todoke (離婚届 ...