Divorce

The first thing most say when discussing divorce is how it is challenging physically, mentally and emotionally. Since you must experience these hardships all at once, you may feel like you cannot survive. Even worse, mental and emotional challenges during divorce can...

You and your former partner went your separate ways in terms of romance. Nonetheless, you have children together so will have to continue working as a parental team. This can be challenging, particularly in the beginning. Disputes are bound to arise, but what matters...

In past eras, it was almost a guarantee that one spouse (typically a wife) in a divorce would obtain some amount of spousal support. In contrast, many couples now believe alimony is a frivolous remnant of the past. Some go so far as to waive the right to support in...

When you decided that you wanted to get divorced, you also told your spouse that you wanted to take the dog with you. The two of you bought your pet together, but you work from home, so you spend a lot more time with the dog than your spouse. You believe it’s only...

Technology is deeply interwoven with most people’s daily lives. You may keep your bills, your correspondence, your business information, your taxes and even your journal or goals on your computer or phone – and think nothing of it. If you’re getting divorced, however,...

One of the challenges of divorce is having to pay for your lifestyle on only your income. This is a significant change for someone who was used to living in a two-income household. Setting up a budget can help to make the adjustment a bit easier.  There are essential...

Unfortunately, not every marriage is built to last. Some couples drift apart over time and others disagree on fundamental issues. Disputes over finances are one of the leading causes of divorce in the U.S. Which financial matters are couples most likely to disagree...

Have you decided to file for divorce? If so, you know it may be the right decision for you and your spouse. However, your children may take the news rather hard. Because of the impact that a divorce can have on the lives of your kids, it’s important to plan how you...

You and your spouse waited for your children to grow up and leave the nest before getting divorced. Now that you have begun the process, you have to find a way to gently break the news to them. Whether younger or older, your children will always look at their parents...

When you got married, you planned to be together forever. Unfortunately, your “happily ever after” was not meant to be and you and your spouse have decided to file for divorce. Neither one of you is completely to blame. Things just didn’t work out. You’d like to keep...