Divorce

In a perfect world, we fall in love, have children and live happily ever after. While many spouses maintain long and loving relationships and divorce rates have fallen over the past decade, divorce remains a constant in our society. If you have children, you want the...

The ubiquitous presence and use of social media have brought many benefits to people wanting to stay connected with friends, relatives and acquaintances. Sometimes, people may overshare mundane and irrelevant things, too. But that is expected. But what happens when a...

The process of divorce is hard by itself. Still, certain things can make it even more stressful, such as fighting every time you talk or meet with your ex. If this is happening to you, you must know there are three ways to make the situation much better. Use a...

The year 2021 is soon coming to an end, and as 2022 approaches, you may be wondering if divorcing your spouse before New Year’s is the best way to start over. However, starting your divorce proceedings before the end of the year might not only be extremely stressful,...

You have reached the painstaking decision that your marriage no longer works, and you want a divorce. But after discussing your wishes with your spouse, they don’t agree. While this can be an extremely emotional conversation, it’s more unusual that both spouses reach...

The holiday season is known for peace, joy and togetherness. When you’re entering your first holiday season amid a divorce though, it can be hard to keep those themes at the forefront of your mind. To help you be as prepared as possible, here are some tips to follow...

Most of us love our pets as if they were our children. So, in a divorce, the thought splitting up from them can feel heart-wrenching. In today’s divorces, may spouses have to confront the possibility of shared pet custody – and the answers do not come easily. How does...

The decision to get divorced is hard. You may already feel overwhelmed with your own emotions to deal with your friends’ and family members’ inquiries. However, you will have to tell them about it eventually. It may be nerve-wracking to think about how they will react...

The anger came to a boiling point when served with divorce papers. You knew your marriage was on a precipice but did not expect your spouse to pursue the dissolution of it. You want revenge, but that is not a good idea. Instead, take three deep breaths and continue to...

The end of a marriage has many casualties beyond the husband and wife who have made a life-altering decision. Children are usually the most impacted by their mother and father splitting up. With the "Gray Divorce" trend where parents 50 years or older divorce, older...