Divorce

“Divorce is so hard.” That is nearly always the first thing someone says when you tell them your marriage is ending. The phrase may be overused, but that doesn’t make it any less true. A divorce can drain you physically, mentally and emotionally, which is an excellent...

Divorce can be a very emotionally painful and mentally taxing exercise for everyone involved. If you have children, you are likely concerned about how your divorce will impact them both in the short and long term. As such, it is normal to ask the question, “What can I...

A few states have amended their laws to recognize that in divorce, pets are more than personal property to be divided along with the furniture and your other belongings. These states allow judges to consider which spouse has been the chief caregiver and what’s best...

Divorcing spouses – very understandably – often have a difficult time being around one another while their divorce case is pending. Yet, doing so may be necessary in order to remain active in their children’s lives and/or to engage in parenting time exchanges.  While...

Let’s face it; life with a narcissist is tough. Very tough. Introduce divorce into the picture and things are likely to move from bad to worse. A narcissist, at the very basic, tends to exhibit a sense of grandiosity, entitlement and overall lack of empathy. These...

You may be going through a divorce and find yourself thinking that you just don’t want to have to move. You hope that you’ll at least be able to keep the family home. That will give you some sense of stability and make the transition out of your marriage a bit easier....

Divorce can give many people the chance to start a new life, but people typically have to wrap up loose ends first before that happens. One of the many things divorced people overlook is their online accounts. Many married couples have social media accounts, emails or...

It's estimated that 3.7 million U.S. businesses are owned by a married couple. If you are planning to divorce, you likely wonder what will happen to your business.  One factor that impacts the outcome is the role of each spouse in the business. For example, the...

Do you wish you never had to communicate with your spouse during your divorce? It is a common wish among those getting divorced from someone with an abundance of personality and opinions. If you do not have children, you might succeed in at least minimizing your...

Marriage and family are wonderful life experiences that pretty much everyone looks forward to. But what happens when you no longer want each other’s company? Regardless of the triggering factors, divorce can impact the parties involved in a number of ways. There is no...