Perhaps your spouse cheated with someone else. Or maybe they neglected your needs during the marriage. These are just a few of the various reasons you might decide to divorce your spouse. This reason or issue may be at the crux of the situation for you, but what about...
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Work and life are not easy to keep separate during a divorce
Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is a goal for many people. Even if you strike a careful balance, that does not mean that these two aspects of life do not affect each other. Your personal life will have an effect on your work life – and vice versa. If you and...
Who needs to be told about your divorce?
With any major life event, there are people you want to tell, such as your closest friends and family. This also applies if you are ending your marriage. You may have to prepare what you will say and choose your timing to inform your loved ones of this life event, but...
How can alcohol use affect my divorce and child custody case?
A drink with friends with dinner or after a long day at work is a common occurrence. Many people kick back and relax with an alcoholic beverage on a regular basis. Even so, it is no secret that alcohol can significantly affect the chemistry of the brain – and be...
When will my divorce be final?
The moment that spouses file, they often wonder: when will they finalize their divorce? How long will it take? The answers to these questions vary depending on your circumstances. Even so, there are a few details you should understand about the process of finalizing...
Shame has no place in your divorce
There are several reasons why shame is so often linked to divorce. The historic perspectives on divorce, religious influences on society and individual expectations are only a few of those reasons. Overall, society has come a long way in reducing the stigma of shame...
Should we hold off on divorce?
The decision to end your marriage is final, that much is certain. However, deciding how – and when – you will move forward requires careful thought. It is important to consider the timing when you pursue a divorce, but many people wonder if they should act now or...
Two steps to prepare yourself – and your finances – for divorce
Your finances play a significant role in your life – and your divorce. That is why it is so important to understand how you can secure your financial future as you end your marriage. Seeking professional guidance is often critical to protecting your finances. However,...
Talking to children about divorce
There is no easy way to tell your children that you and their other parent are getting a divorce. Preparing and rehearsing what to say can help, but actually giving them the news is still difficult and often emotional. During and after this conversation, many sources...
Report: Does marrying young increase the chance of divorce?
No one knows at what age they will fall in love – or get married. When one does get married, their age is often the least of their worries, as they consider the future with their spouse. However, could the age you get married really affect any chance of divorce? A new...
