Divorce Support: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Legal Separation
[p]Unlike divorce, a legal separation does not put an end to the marriage. During a legal separation, you have a court order that outlines the rights and responsibilities of each spouse while they are living apart.
[p]Unlike divorce, a legal separation does not put an end to the marriage. During a legal separation, you have a court order that outlines the rights and responsibilities of each spouse while they are living apart.
Signs of Cheating
You have a sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach, something is not right but you can't quite figure out what that feeling is about. Your spouse has become distant, he/she is working late on a regular basis or, maybe your spouse has moved out of the house with no explanation. You suspect there may be some else.
You have a sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach, something is not right but you can't quite figure out what that feeling is about. Your spouse has become distant, he/she is working late on a regular basis or, maybe your spouse has moved out of the house with no explanation. You suspect there may be some else.
Passive Aggressive Behavior
Passive Aggressive behavior is a form of covert abuse. When someone hits you or yells at you, you know that you've been abused. It is obvious and easily identified. Covert abuse is subtle and veiled or disguised by actions that appear to be normal, at times loving and caring. The passive aggressive person is a master at covert abuse.
Passive Aggressive behavior is a form of covert abuse. When someone hits you or yells at you, you know that you've been abused. It is obvious and easily identified. Covert abuse is subtle and veiled or disguised by actions that appear to be normal, at times loving and caring. The passive aggressive person is a master at covert abuse.
Verbal Abuse
How to identify and respond to verbal abuse.
How to identify and respond to verbal abuse.
Warning Signs
A list of warning signs oThat a marriage gone bad.
A list of warning signs oThat a marriage gone bad.
How To Get Divorced
Divorce is a situation that will touch every aspect of your lives. Not only will you find it necessary to become familiar with the laws of our state pertaining to divorce, you will need to hold yourself together emotionally and physically.
Divorce is a situation that will touch every aspect of your lives. Not only will you find it necessary to become familiar with the laws of our state pertaining to divorce, you will need to hold yourself together emotionally and physically.
Property Distribution
Property acquired by either spouse before the marriage is considered non – marital property. All property acquired after the marriage is considered property of the marriage or marital property.
Property acquired by either spouse before the marriage is considered non – marital property. All property acquired after the marriage is considered property of the marriage or marital property.
Alternative to Divorce
Legal separation is an alternative to divorce for people who can’t continue to live together but do not want to end their marriage.
Legal separation is an alternative to divorce for people who can’t continue to live together but do not want to end their marriage.
What is a Midlife Crisis?
A midlife crisis is experienced between the ages of 40 and 60. It was first identified by the psychologist Carl Jung and is a normal part of the maturing process.
A midlife crisis is experienced between the ages of 40 and 60. It was first identified by the psychologist Carl Jung and is a normal part of the maturing process.
Are You Considering Divorce?
Questions you should ask yourself before making the decision to divorce.
Questions you should ask yourself before making the decision to divorce.
Child Support Calculators
Links to child support calculators by state.
Links to child support calculators by state.
Rebound Relationship
A rebound relationship is one that occurs shortly after the break – up of a significant love relationship.
A rebound relationship is one that occurs shortly after the break – up of a significant love relationship.
Marital Problems and Divorce
Marital problems don’t always lead to divorce. At times they may cause you to feel like you want to run screaming toward the courthouse but, that doesn’t have to be the situation.
Marital problems don’t always lead to divorce. At times they may cause you to feel like you want to run screaming toward the courthouse but, that doesn’t have to be the situation.
Divorce Process
A step by step outline describing the sequence of events for most divorce cases.
A step by step outline describing the sequence of events for most divorce cases.
Equitable Distribution
Equitable distribution of marital property and how it is determined.
Equitable distribution of marital property and how it is determined.
Calculating Child Support
How child support is calculated
How child support is calculated
The Other Man/Other Woman
How you handle the fact that there is another man or woman has a great deal to do with whether or not you end up in divorce court or, are able to save your marriage. I have a few suggestions that will help save your sanity and possibly your marriage.
How you handle the fact that there is another man or woman has a great deal to do with whether or not you end up in divorce court or, are able to save your marriage. I have a few suggestions that will help save your sanity and possibly your marriage.
A Type of Domestic Violence
Emotional abuse is a type of domestic violence that crippling. It robs a person of their self-esteem, the ability to think rationally, confidence in themselves and their independence and autonomy.
Emotional abuse is a type of domestic violence that crippling. It robs a person of their self-esteem, the ability to think rationally, confidence in themselves and their independence and autonomy.
Emotional Affair
The traditional definition of infidelity, is that one person in a committed relationship is physically involved with someone other than his/her spouse. In recent years cheating has been reclassified to include not only the physical affair but, also, the emotional affair.
The traditional definition of infidelity, is that one person in a committed relationship is physically involved with someone other than his/her spouse. In recent years cheating has been reclassified to include not only the physical affair but, also, the emotional affair.
Divorce Test
Is your marriage headed for divorce? Answer these 8 questions to find out if your spouse is right for you.
Is your marriage headed for divorce? Answer these 8 questions to find out if your spouse is right for you.
When To Quit
It is time to give up on your marriage if you find yourself consumed with worry over the problems in your marriage even though you have done all you know you can do to try and solve those problems. When the problems in your marriage consume most of your energy, you are wasting energy and should move on
It is time to give up on your marriage if you find yourself consumed with worry over the problems in your marriage even though you have done all you know you can do to try and solve those problems. When the problems in your marriage consume most of your energy, you are wasting energy and should move on
Texas Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Texas divorce laws.
What you need to know about Texas divorce laws.
Signs of Divorce
Most couples end up in divorce court because they wait until it is too late to get the help needed to save their marriage. Not dealing with marital problems can mean a build up of resentment; hurt feelings and can cause one spouse to emotionally detach from the other. Below are six signs that you may have waited too long to save your marriage.
Most couples end up in divorce court because they wait until it is too late to get the help needed to save their marriage. Not dealing with marital problems can mean a build up of resentment; hurt feelings and can cause one spouse to emotionally detach from the other. Below are six signs that you may have waited too long to save your marriage.
Child Support & College
Child support laws and the issue of college expenses.
Child support laws and the issue of college expenses.
Types of Child Custody
Understanding what is meant by the term legal custody, physical custody, sole custody, or joint custody.
Understanding what is meant by the term legal custody, physical custody, sole custody, or joint custody.
Dividing Community Property
Community property, what it is and how it is divided.
Community property, what it is and how it is divided.
Divorce Law
Divorce law links by state
Divorce law links by state
How do You Define Cheating?
What is your definition of cheating? Infidelity and cheating can be hard to define if you and your spouse have not set up some guidelines for your relationship.
What is your definition of cheating? Infidelity and cheating can be hard to define if you and your spouse have not set up some guidelines for your relationship.
New York Divorce Laws
What you need to know about New York divorce laws.
What you need to know about New York divorce laws.
Annulment
The Catholic Church has established certain procedures that a couple must follow when petitioning for an annulment. Primarily, a civil court must divorce a couple before they can attain an annulment. Below are the steps one takes to have their previous marriage nullified
The Catholic Church has established certain procedures that a couple must follow when petitioning for an annulment. Primarily, a civil court must divorce a couple before they can attain an annulment. Below are the steps one takes to have their previous marriage nullified
California Divorce Laws
What you need to know about California divorce laws.
What you need to know about California divorce laws.
Consequences of an Affair
An extra-marital affair has devastating consequences to any marriage.
An extra-marital affair has devastating consequences to any marriage.
Divorce Settlement Agreement
How to Negotiate a Settlement Agreement.
How to Negotiate a Settlement Agreement.
Florida Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Florida divorce laws.
What you need to know about Florida divorce laws.
Controlled Separation
Controlled separation is a new approach to dealing with marital problems that has grown in popularity over the last few years. The ultimate goal of controlled separation is to save the marriage by working with a counselor by putting together a separation agreement with specific guidelines.
Controlled separation is a new approach to dealing with marital problems that has grown in popularity over the last few years. The ultimate goal of controlled separation is to save the marriage by working with a counselor by putting together a separation agreement with specific guidelines.
Reducing Stress During Divorce
Recognizing and dealing with stress of divorce is an important aspect to living a healthy productive life.
Recognizing and dealing with stress of divorce is an important aspect to living a healthy productive life.
Affair
Major effects of extra-marital affairs and how to deal with them.
Major effects of extra-marital affairs and how to deal with them.
Steps Involved in Divorce
An outline describing the sequence of events for most divorce cases.
An outline describing the sequence of events for most divorce cases.
Effects of Divorce on Children
Myths surrounding the effects of divorce on children.
Myths surrounding the effects of divorce on children.
Divorce Decree
Your final decree of divorce is the court’s formal order granting a termination of your marriage.
Your final decree of divorce is the court’s formal order granting a termination of your marriage.
Alabama Divorce Laws
What you need to know about the Alabama state divorce laws.
What you need to know about the Alabama state divorce laws.
Recognizing Abuse
Whether abuse is overt or covert, it is about control. Aggression is primitive and immature reactions to a sense of helplessness and feeling a loss of control. Abuse, violet and non – violent is used to keep a sense of safety for the abuser
Whether abuse is overt or covert, it is about control. Aggression is primitive and immature reactions to a sense of helplessness and feeling a loss of control. Abuse, violet and non – violent is used to keep a sense of safety for the abuser
Do it Yourself Divorce
Pro Se divorce litigation means you do it yourself in your divorce case, without an attorney.
Pro Se divorce litigation means you do it yourself in your divorce case, without an attorney.
No - Fault Divorce
Article on the Pros and Cons of No-Fault Divorce.
Article on the Pros and Cons of No-Fault Divorce.
Not In Love With You
If you hear "I love you but I'm not in love with you", a big warning bell should go off. This is one of the most consistent things a cheating spouse will say.
If you hear "I love you but I'm not in love with you", a big warning bell should go off. This is one of the most consistent things a cheating spouse will say.
Responding to an Affair.
If an affair happens in your marriage, you are going to have to respond in some way. The big question is how will you respond.
If an affair happens in your marriage, you are going to have to respond in some way. The big question is how will you respond.
Reasons People Cheat
Having a cheating spouse can affect not only the marriage, but also the self-esteem, security, and trust in the other partner. Cheating can have devastating. Cheating can happen for many reasons, and you may not be able to totally prevent it in your relationship.
Having a cheating spouse can affect not only the marriage, but also the self-esteem, security, and trust in the other partner. Cheating can have devastating. Cheating can happen for many reasons, and you may not be able to totally prevent it in your relationship.
Restraining Order
A Restraining Order is a court order intended to protect you from further harm from someone who has hurt you; to keep the abuser away from you, or to stop harassing you, or keep the abuser from the scene of the violence.
A Restraining Order is a court order intended to protect you from further harm from someone who has hurt you; to keep the abuser away from you, or to stop harassing you, or keep the abuser from the scene of the violence.
Georgia Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Georgia divorce laws
What you need to know about Georgia divorce laws
Divorce Support - QuickTips
An index of QuickTips for the Divorce Support guide site.
An index of QuickTips for the Divorce Support guide site.
Missouri Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Missouri divorce laws.
What you need to know about Missouri divorce laws.
Withholding Sex
Sex is a way of connecting to your spouse emotionally and physically. It builds a bond that promotes closeness and emotional intimacy. Sex is the glue that holds a marriage together.
Sex is a way of connecting to your spouse emotionally and physically. It builds a bond that promotes closeness and emotional intimacy. Sex is the glue that holds a marriage together.
Types of Divorce
An explanation of no- fault, uncontested, simplified and limited divorces
An explanation of no- fault, uncontested, simplified and limited divorces
Affairs
Looking for advice on infidelity? The union, in marriage of two members of the opposite sex is a tradition that has been around since men were living in caves. So have extra-marital affairs and infidelity.
Looking for advice on infidelity? The union, in marriage of two members of the opposite sex is a tradition that has been around since men were living in caves. So have extra-marital affairs and infidelity.
Custody and Visitation
Courts frequently award at least some aspects of custody to both parents, called "joint custody."
Courts frequently award at least some aspects of custody to both parents, called "joint custody."
Virginia Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Virginia divorce laws.
What you need to know about Virginia divorce laws.
Cost of a Divorce
How much is it going to cost me to get a divorce? The first thing anyone considering divorce should know is that divorce is about dollars and cents. Once the legal divorce process is set in motion, the emotional aspects of the divorce take a backseat to attorney fees and court costs.
How much is it going to cost me to get a divorce? The first thing anyone considering divorce should know is that divorce is about dollars and cents. Once the legal divorce process is set in motion, the emotional aspects of the divorce take a backseat to attorney fees and court costs.
Emotional Stages of Divorce
Everyone will react differently to divorce. There are common stages you will go through. Stages much like those we experience at the death of a loved one. Knowing what to expect will help you find your way through the stages but nothing takes the negative feelings away.
Everyone will react differently to divorce. There are common stages you will go through. Stages much like those we experience at the death of a loved one. Knowing what to expect will help you find your way through the stages but nothing takes the negative feelings away.
Infidelity
There are many "types" of infidelity. This articles discusses some of the types of infidelity and the emotions that motivated people to cheat.
There are many "types" of infidelity. This articles discusses some of the types of infidelity and the emotions that motivated people to cheat.
Alimony
The first consideration when settling a spouse’s alimony obligation would be the ability to pay. The court looks at the spouses gross income and reduces it by subtracting all mandatory deductions to come up with the net income.
The first consideration when settling a spouse’s alimony obligation would be the ability to pay. The court looks at the spouses gross income and reduces it by subtracting all mandatory deductions to come up with the net income.
Ready for Dating?
You’ve been out of the dating scene for a long time. How do you know when you are reading for a new dating and a new relationship?
You’ve been out of the dating scene for a long time. How do you know when you are reading for a new dating and a new relationship?
Illinois Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Illinois divorce laws.
What you need to know about Illinois divorce laws.
Spying on a Cheating Spouse
There are things you should take into consideration before you begin your quest to find out if your spouse is cheating. First, are you ready for the conflict that will occur when your spouse finds out you have been spying on him/her?
There are things you should take into consideration before you begin your quest to find out if your spouse is cheating. First, are you ready for the conflict that will occur when your spouse finds out you have been spying on him/her?
Contempt of Court
A court that renders a final decree of divorce retains the power to enforce all aspects of the divorce decree. If either party to the divorce violates the court ordered divorce decree without, first motioning the court for modification that party is said to be in “contempt of court.”
A court that renders a final decree of divorce retains the power to enforce all aspects of the divorce decree. If either party to the divorce violates the court ordered divorce decree without, first motioning the court for modification that party is said to be in “contempt of court.”
Common Law Marriage
Common Law Marriage is an alternative to traditional marriage. Instead of obtaining a marriage license, a man and woman who live together and “intend to be married” can become common law spouses without a license or a wedding.[/
Common Law Marriage is an alternative to traditional marriage. Instead of obtaining a marriage license, a man and woman who live together and “intend to be married” can become common law spouses without a license or a wedding.[/
What Happens and When
Contested divorce, the issues that come up and the steps involved in the process.
Contested divorce, the issues that come up and the steps involved in the process.
Michigan Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Michigan divorce laws.
What you need to know about Michigan divorce laws.
Pennsylvania Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Pennsylvania divorce laws.
What you need to know about Pennsylvania divorce laws.
Emotional Divorce
Emotional divorce, what it is and how to respond.
Emotional divorce, what it is and how to respond.
Marriage Guidelines
Experience has shown that there are some specific guidelines that can keep a marriage healthy and whole.
Experience has shown that there are some specific guidelines that can keep a marriage healthy and whole.
Divorce and Your Legal Rights
Tips on how to protect your legal rights during the divorce process.
Tips on how to protect your legal rights during the divorce process.
Divorce & Military Retirement
In military divorce, the Uniform Services Former Spouse’s Protection Act (USFSPA) recognizes the right of state courts to distribute military retired pay to a spouse or ex – spouse.
In military divorce, the Uniform Services Former Spouse’s Protection Act (USFSPA) recognizes the right of state courts to distribute military retired pay to a spouse or ex – spouse.
Military Divorce
Military divorce is different with it’s own unique rules regarding division of military pensions, residency requirements for filing for divorce, certain legal protections for the military member and emergency court orders pertaining to child support. Once you become familiar with the rules and federal laws that apply during a military divorce the is pretty straightforward.
Military divorce is different with it’s own unique rules regarding division of military pensions, residency requirements for filing for divorce, certain legal protections for the military member and emergency court orders pertaining to child support. Once you become familiar with the rules and federal laws that apply during a military divorce the is pretty straightforward.
Ohio Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Ohio divorce laws.
What you need to know about Ohio divorce laws.
Divorce and Children
A list of parental behaviors that children should be protected from during divorce.
A list of parental behaviors that children should be protected from during divorce.
Toxic Ex Spouse
Toxic ex-spouses don’t respect the boundaries of their relationship with their ex. They have never really let go of their mates and will hang on for dear life all the while undermining your ability to co – parent with them and move on to a new life for yourself. Below are some tips and guidelines to help you recognize the actions of a toxic ex – spouse.
Toxic ex-spouses don’t respect the boundaries of their relationship with their ex. They have never really let go of their mates and will hang on for dear life all the while undermining your ability to co – parent with them and move on to a new life for yourself. Below are some tips and guidelines to help you recognize the actions of a toxic ex – spouse.
Helping Your Child Cope
The process of divorce can have long lasting effects on children. How can you help them get through the process without any negative effect?
The process of divorce can have long lasting effects on children. How can you help them get through the process without any negative effect?
Washington Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Washington divorce laws.
What you need to know about Washington divorce laws.
Divorce Advice
Once you decide you are going to get a divorce, there are eleven things every women can do to get ready to navigate the divorce process.
Once you decide you are going to get a divorce, there are eleven things every women can do to get ready to navigate the divorce process.
Dividing Marital Property
Tips on navigating some of the issues that come up during the division of marital property.
Tips on navigating some of the issues that come up during the division of marital property.
What is a divorce?
People have many questions about divorce, what it involves, how to proceed with one and so on. Therefore, I will try to answer some of the most common questions people seem to have when faced with divorce.
People have many questions about divorce, what it involves, how to proceed with one and so on. Therefore, I will try to answer some of the most common questions people seem to have when faced with divorce.
Infidelity And Divorce
Infidelity leads to divorce and is probably the single most damaging thing that can happen to a marriage.
Infidelity leads to divorce and is probably the single most damaging thing that can happen to a marriage.
The Discovery Process
“Discovery” is a legal mechanism designed for gathering information about either party to a divorce. During the discovery process you have five methods that are used to extract information from the other party before going to divorce court.
“Discovery” is a legal mechanism designed for gathering information about either party to a divorce. During the discovery process you have five methods that are used to extract information from the other party before going to divorce court.
Infidelity Statistics
Statistics pertaining to infidelity amongst married men and women.
Statistics pertaining to infidelity amongst married men and women.
Tips For Dealing With Anger
After a divorce, most people go through a myriad of emotions. Hurt, disappointment, and grief are some of the more easily recognized emotions, but underlying all of these may be anger.
After a divorce, most people go through a myriad of emotions. Hurt, disappointment, and grief are some of the more easily recognized emotions, but underlying all of these may be anger.
Divorce Support - HowTos
An index of HowTos for the Divorce Support guide site.
An index of HowTos for the Divorce Support guide site.
Child Custody and Support
Virginia Child Custody and Support Guidelines
Virginia Child Custody and Support Guidelines
Dating After Divorce
Tips and advice on dating again after divorce.
Tips and advice on dating again after divorce.
North Carolina Divorce Laws
What you need to know about North Carolina divorce laws.
What you need to know about North Carolina divorce laws.
We Are Just Friends
We are "just friends,"is very predictable statement that will come from a cheating spouse. Sometimes friends are more than "just friends" though.
We are "just friends,"is very predictable statement that will come from a cheating spouse. Sometimes friends are more than "just friends" though.
South Carolina Divorce Laws
What you need to know about South Carolina divorce laws.
What you need to know about South Carolina divorce laws.
Moving On After Divorce
Divorce is one of those life events that forces huge changes in your life whether you like it or not. Moving on after divorce, no matter how strong a person you are, is challenging.
Divorce is one of those life events that forces huge changes in your life whether you like it or not. Moving on after divorce, no matter how strong a person you are, is challenging.
Survive an Unwanted Divorce
You've found yourself the recipient of an unwanted divorce. Your spouse may have just walked out, or left you for another man/other woman.
You've found yourself the recipient of an unwanted divorce. Your spouse may have just walked out, or left you for another man/other woman.
Oklahoma Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Oklahoma divorce laws.
What you need to know about Oklahoma divorce laws.
Online Affairs
An online affair is as potentially devastating as a physical affair. Are you having an online affair?
An online affair is as potentially devastating as a physical affair. Are you having an online affair?
What Is A QDRO?
A “qualified domestic relations order is an order" that needs to be included in a divorce agreement when dealing with pension funds. The QDRO establishes your soon-to-be-ex-spouse's legal right to receive a designated percentage of your qualified plan account balance or benefit payments.
A “qualified domestic relations order is an order" that needs to be included in a divorce agreement when dealing with pension funds. The QDRO establishes your soon-to-be-ex-spouse's legal right to receive a designated percentage of your qualified plan account balance or benefit payments.
Louisiana Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Louisiana divorce laws.
What you need to know about Louisiana divorce laws.
Identify Hidden Assets
Being aware of the methods and resources used by attorneys and financial professionals when looking for hidden assets may help you avoid being victimized by a spouse or ex spouse who is hiding assets.
Being aware of the methods and resources used by attorneys and financial professionals when looking for hidden assets may help you avoid being victimized by a spouse or ex spouse who is hiding assets.
Heal the Pain of Divorce
Everyone who goes through a divorce experiences pain and grief, but some may be more profoundly affected. Some do not as well as others. Divorce can be a traumatic experience and healing from it takes time. There are some ways you can help yourself move through the healing process.
Everyone who goes through a divorce experiences pain and grief, but some may be more profoundly affected. Some do not as well as others. Divorce can be a traumatic experience and healing from it takes time. There are some ways you can help yourself move through the healing process.
Mixed Emotions For Your Ex
After the divorce you may find you have mixed emotions about your ex - spouse.
After the divorce you may find you have mixed emotions about your ex - spouse.
Wisconsin Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Wisconsin divorce laws.
What you need to know about Wisconsin divorce laws.
Georgia Child Support
Georgia child support enforcement resources.
Georgia child support enforcement resources.
Your Child's Needs
Divorce seems to hit children the hardest. However, there are ways to lessen the impact and make your child feel more secure during the changes.
Divorce seems to hit children the hardest. However, there are ways to lessen the impact and make your child feel more secure during the changes.
Mississippi Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Mississippi divorce laws.
What you need to know about Mississippi divorce laws.
Divorce Attorney Fees
Divorce attorneys are a necessary part of divorce. Necessary doesn't mean you can't keep the expense at a minimum.
Divorce attorneys are a necessary part of divorce. Necessary doesn't mean you can't keep the expense at a minimum.
Maryland Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Maryland divorce laws.
What you need to know about Maryland divorce laws.
Florida Child Support
Florida child support enforcement resources.
Florida child support enforcement resources.
Dating and Your Ex-Spouse
ex-spouse dating again, negative emotions when your ex-spouse starts dating again
ex-spouse dating again, negative emotions when your ex-spouse starts dating again
Divorce Act of 1968
The Divorce Act of 1968 governs divorce in Canada. Unlike the United States where divorce laws differ from state to state, federal laws govern divorces in Canada. All provinces follow the same laws and regulations. The act was revised in 1986 to establish grounds for divorce and guidelines for child support and spousal support.
The Divorce Act of 1968 governs divorce in Canada. Unlike the United States where divorce laws differ from state to state, federal laws govern divorces in Canada. All provinces follow the same laws and regulations. The act was revised in 1986 to establish grounds for divorce and guidelines for child support and spousal support.
Divorce Settlement And Taxes
If not addressed properly your final settlement can have costly effects on capital gains and income taxes.
If not addressed properly your final settlement can have costly effects on capital gains and income taxes.
Arkansas Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Arkansas divorce laws.
What you need to know about Arkansas divorce laws.
Divorce Self - Care
Stress of Divorce – Self - Care During and After Divorce
Stress of Divorce – Self - Care During and After Divorce
Marital Conflict
There can be many reasons for conflict in a marriage that may lead to divorce.
There can be many reasons for conflict in a marriage that may lead to divorce.
Financially Smart Divorce
In dealing with the financial aspects, observing the following Dos and DON'Ts will start you on the road to creating The Financially Smart Divorce.
In dealing with the financial aspects, observing the following Dos and DON'Ts will start you on the road to creating The Financially Smart Divorce.
Massachusetts Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Massachusetts divorce laws
What you need to know about Massachusetts divorce laws
Dating Rules
There are no hard, fast rules when it comes to what you should do to get back into the swing of dating. If you have lain to rest all the emotional baggage and feel truly ready to date you will probably do fine. If you have doubts, the following tips will help you navigate the dating scene more easily.
There are no hard, fast rules when it comes to what you should do to get back into the swing of dating. If you have lain to rest all the emotional baggage and feel truly ready to date you will probably do fine. If you have doubts, the following tips will help you navigate the dating scene more easily.
Preparing For Divorce
Divorce Preparaton for those in the thinking stage or those who have just started the divorce process.
Divorce Preparaton for those in the thinking stage or those who have just started the divorce process.
Arizona Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Arizona divorce laws.
What you need to know about Arizona divorce laws.
A Child's Perspective
A child's perspective of the divorce process
A child's perspective of the divorce process
Hiring A Divorce Attorney
Selecting a divorce attorney to handle your divorce is a very important decision. The following are a few important guidelines to follow when hiring a divorce attorney.
Selecting a divorce attorney to handle your divorce is a very important decision. The following are a few important guidelines to follow when hiring a divorce attorney.
Tennessee Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Tennessee divorce laws.
What you need to know about Tennessee divorce laws.
Conflict With Ex Spouse
Dealing with a difficult ex-spouse can be very discouraging, frustrating and defeating.
Dealing with a difficult ex-spouse can be very discouraging, frustrating and defeating.
Divorce Expense
No one is fully aware of the expense of divorce until they find themselves in the middle of the process. Anyone considering divorce should stop and think about whether or not they can afford it before moving ahead. After all, you don’t go out and buy a new car if the money isn’t in the budget do you? So, why would you take a major step like divorce before considering all the financial implications?
No one is fully aware of the expense of divorce until they find themselves in the middle of the process. Anyone considering divorce should stop and think about whether or not they can afford it before moving ahead. After all, you don’t go out and buy a new car if the money isn’t in the budget do you? So, why would you take a major step like divorce before considering all the financial implications?
Divorce and Grief
During Divorc you may be surprised by the long, arduous journey of emotions that you are experiencing, the seemingly insurmountable mountains and endless valleys.
During Divorc you may be surprised by the long, arduous journey of emotions that you are experiencing, the seemingly insurmountable mountains and endless valleys.
Anger Causes Physical Illness
It is easy in the situation of divorce to find yourself filled with anger. Especially if you did not want a divorce and are feeling a lack of control over the direction your life has taken.
It is easy in the situation of divorce to find yourself filled with anger. Especially if you did not want a divorce and are feeling a lack of control over the direction your life has taken.
Indiana Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Indiana state divorce laws.
What you need to know about Indiana state divorce laws.
Benefits Of Staying Married
It takes a lot of work, but solving problems within a marriage is one of the strongest messages you can give your children. Couples that work through issues end up with stronger marriages and a level of happiness beyond anything they could have imagined on the day they took their wedding vows.
It takes a lot of work, but solving problems within a marriage is one of the strongest messages you can give your children. Couples that work through issues end up with stronger marriages and a level of happiness beyond anything they could have imagined on the day they took their wedding vows.
Nevada Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Nevada divorce laws.
What you need to know about Nevada divorce laws.
Legal Separation Agreement
If you are having marital problems and have decided to separate, I encourage you to have an attorney draw up and both spouses sign a legal separation agreement.
If you are having marital problems and have decided to separate, I encourage you to have an attorney draw up and both spouses sign a legal separation agreement.
Dealing With An Angry Child
Divorce can bring out the worst in people. It can cause an exceptional parent to lose focus on what is best for his/her children, which in turn can cause the children to feel mistreated. When negative feelings bleed over into the relationship with children, the result is a fractured child/parent relationship.
Divorce can bring out the worst in people. It can cause an exceptional parent to lose focus on what is best for his/her children, which in turn can cause the children to feel mistreated. When negative feelings bleed over into the relationship with children, the result is a fractured child/parent relationship.
Types of Alimony
What type of spousal support you receive will depend on the financial situation in the marriage. Below is a description of each type of spousal support and when they are awarded.
What type of spousal support you receive will depend on the financial situation in the marriage. Below is a description of each type of spousal support and when they are awarded.
Divorce Settlement
If you and your spouse are able to communicate and cooperate, it is possible to negotiate your own divorce settlement without the help of an attorney or mediator.
If you and your spouse are able to communicate and cooperate, it is possible to negotiate your own divorce settlement without the help of an attorney or mediator.
Modify Alimony
In most states a substantial change in need or a change in the ability to pay can be grounds for a post judgment modification of spousal support/alimony. Check your state divorce laws and speak with an attorney if you think you are eligible for modification of spousal support/alimony that you pay or receive.
In most states a substantial change in need or a change in the ability to pay can be grounds for a post judgment modification of spousal support/alimony. Check your state divorce laws and speak with an attorney if you think you are eligible for modification of spousal support/alimony that you pay or receive.
Oregon Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Oregon divorce laws.
What you need to know about Oregon divorce laws.
Rebuilding Your Life
To “move on” after divorce you need to be open to new experiences, new ways of looking at things and new relationships.
To “move on” after divorce you need to be open to new experiences, new ways of looking at things and new relationships.
Colorado Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Colorado divorce laws.
What you need to know about Colorado divorce laws.
Illinois Child Support
Illinois child support enforcement resources.
Illinois child support enforcement resources.
Pennsylvania Child Support
Pennsylvania child support enforcement resources.
Pennsylvania child support enforcement resources.
Missouri Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Missouri divorce laws
What you need to know about Missouri divorce laws
Cell Phones And Cheating
Emotional affairs occur primarily via the Internet and phone, especially cell phones. If you find your spouse hanging up suddenly when you enter the room or erasing the history on the cell phone and becoming defensive when asked about it, then you might want to add this behavior to your list of suspicions.
Emotional affairs occur primarily via the Internet and phone, especially cell phones. If you find your spouse hanging up suddenly when you enter the room or erasing the history on the cell phone and becoming defensive when asked about it, then you might want to add this behavior to your list of suspicions.
Control And Abuse
Verbal abuse, physical abuse and emotional abuse all come from a need to control. The more research I do on the subject and the more I deal with clients in abusive relationships the more I come to believe that to be true.
Verbal abuse, physical abuse and emotional abuse all come from a need to control. The more research I do on the subject and the more I deal with clients in abusive relationships the more I come to believe that to be true.
Divorce and Your Credit Score
Steps that need to be taken to keep divorce from ruining your credit.
Steps that need to be taken to keep divorce from ruining your credit.
Michigan Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Michigan divorce laws.
What you need to know about Michigan divorce laws.
Marriage Counseling
Maintaining a marriage and solving problems within the marriage takes skills. Relationship skills that few of us are naturally equipped with. We may think we are doing all we can to solve the problems in a marriage but, a marriage counselor can be of great benefit in teaching us new ways of solving problems and getting our needs met.
Maintaining a marriage and solving problems within the marriage takes skills. Relationship skills that few of us are naturally equipped with. We may think we are doing all we can to solve the problems in a marriage but, a marriage counselor can be of great benefit in teaching us new ways of solving problems and getting our needs met.
Iowa Child Support
Iowa child support enforcement resources.
Iowa child support enforcement resources.
Where Are You?
What stage of the divorce process are you in. Are you in the thinking state? Have you filed already or is it over and you are moving on with your life?
What stage of the divorce process are you in. Are you in the thinking state? Have you filed already or is it over and you are moving on with your life?
Child Custody
Children often have an opinion about which parent to live with after a divorce. Should it be left up to the child or, are there other considerations that need to be play a role in the decision?
Children often have an opinion about which parent to live with after a divorce. Should it be left up to the child or, are there other considerations that need to be play a role in the decision?
The Divorce Talk
Children should be told as soon as the decision to divorce has been made. It is natural for parents to feel anxious and uncertain about how to tell the child/children. This anxiety can cause parents to delay talking to their child/children about divorce.
Children should be told as soon as the decision to divorce has been made. It is natural for parents to feel anxious and uncertain about how to tell the child/children. This anxiety can cause parents to delay talking to their child/children about divorce.
Collaborative Divorce
A collaborative divorce occurs when spouses are able to work out an agreement with going to divorce court.
A collaborative divorce occurs when spouses are able to work out an agreement with going to divorce court.
Emotional Affairs
An emotional affair is defined as any infidelity that occurs through feeling or thought.
An emotional affair is defined as any infidelity that occurs through feeling or thought.