For most age groups in the United States, divorce rates have been on a pretty steady decline for some time now. This doesn’t always mean that relationships are more stable than they were before. Part of the reason is just that people don’t get married as often or as...
As a married couple, you will have shared a lot. Now that you are divorcing, you likely do not want to share much at all. There are several steps you should take to reduce your spouse’s access to your personal details during the divorce. Otherwise, they could seek...
Are you ready to file for divorce? Even if you have not encountered any major issues, such as domestic violence or an affair, you may feel like it is time. Filing for divorce is a big decision and likely something you have put much time and thought into. When you go...
Choosing to pursue a divorce will mean a lot of big changes for your family. Your daily life will change, from how you interact with people to where you live in many cases. It can be hard to make that final decision and move forward with filing the paperwork with so...
Going through a divorce when kids are involved can be challenging. This is because divorce also affects them. And without help and support, the effects can be significant. One of the ways to make your child retain a sense of family is by supporting them financially....
The holidays are often a bit of a complicated time for divorced parents. For one thing, they may have been counting on the children’s school schedule to make their custody schedule work, and the children get to have a break. The holidays are also a special time for...
The period before marriage is typically light-hearted and fun for most couples. This generally lasts up until the wedding day and honeymoon period. After that, the challenges begin. Every married couple has disagreements at times and the ability to communicate and...
The division of marital wealth is a significant part of many a divorce. However, not everyone understands how things work, more so when it comes to apportioning debt. Yet, the financial obligations you will have to shoulder when the divorce is crucial in planning for...
When parents divorce, their children get the wind taken out of their sails, no matter what their age(s). They can become especially vulnerable to unsavory influences that they “meet” online via social media sites. Problems can brew when one parent is laxer than the...
Your life will change in ways that you cannot predict following the end of your marriage. The parenting plan that you currently have may not properly address the changing needs of your family. For example, you will need to change the existing order dividing your...
