While some spouses decide to seek a divorce right after a dramatic confrontation, usually husbands and wives gradually reach the conclusion that they will be happier if their marriage ends. Often, people spend years going through the motions because they don’t want to take the first step or hope against hope that their relationship will be miraculously rejuvenated. Miracles rarely…
Even when you’re convinced that getting a divorce is the right choice, it can be difficult to face inquiries from people about your situation. Some questions asked of divorcing spouses are well-meaning but awkward while others are pretty rude. As the people in your life learn that your marriage is ending, you might want develop your own personal FAQ template…
Though questions about when life truly begins have been debated for a long time, the Supreme Court’s repeal of Roe v. Wade by the 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision has triggered new debates about legal rights and responsibilities associated with pregnancy. In fact, lawmakers in some states are calling for child support obligations to start upon conception.…
Fathers and mothers who have been the victims of parental alienation often feel frustrated in their attempts to restore their relationships with their children. When your co-parent has been filling your child’s head with negative, untrue comments about you, there might not be any easy answers. When you desperately try to reverse the damage that has been done, sometimes it…
At one time or another, you might have felt that “everyone” around you was getting divorced. Though that might not have been literally true, most of us experience a period of time when an unusual number of friends or family members seem to be ending their marriages at the same time. Is it just a coincidence or is there evidence…
Divorce is a major life transition that can seem overwhelming. The same can be said about a career change. With that in mind, you might be hesitant to find a new line of work at the same time as you’re ending your marriage, but there are ways that you can successfully combine the two life changes. There are many reasons…
Long, drawn-out divorces usually make a tough situation worse for everyone involved. Lengthy litigation can be particularly difficult for spouses who have minor children or whose divorce is receiving a lot of attention from outsiders. Fortunately, spouses often have the ability to shorten the marriage dissolution process significantly. One celebrity couple recently showed how even high-profile breakups can be resolved…
Most divorcing parents understand that arrangements will have to be made regarding where their children will spend the holidays going forward. However, completing a fair, comprehensive parenting time schedule is more complicated than saying that a son or daughter will spend Thanksgiving in one house and Christmas or Hanukkah in the other. Thoughtful discussion regarding holiday visitation and arrangements for…
For many, divorce is not just the end of a marital relationship, but also a departure from the home where they lived for many years. Some divorcing spouses who do not receive possession of the marital home choose to rent an apartment or house while they go through this major transition. However, it often makes financial and practical sense to…
More than ever before, American couples are using prenuptial and postnuptial agreements to protect their interests and avoid expensive battles over financial matters if they divorce. While some of these documents remain in force as long as the marriage lasts, it is important to remember that marital agreements are just like any other contracts and can be revised if both…