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How Divorce Will Impact Your Social Security Benefits

The Social Security Administration has protected home makers and stay at home moms who have no work history and experience divorce. This article outlines the choices you have at time of retirement if you are a divorced woman.

Taking Control During Your Spouse’s Midlife Crisis Part I

Looking for a step-by-step guide to navigating your spouse's midlife crisis? Learn how to take the bumps out of his/her crisis and survive the limbo land of midlife crisis.

Is It Ethical To Spy 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?

How To Respond to Your Spouse's Affair

If an affair happens in your marriage, you will have to respond in some way. The big question is how will you respond properly?

The Cheating Spouse and Lust

For some the opportunity to cheat can't be passed up. For them it is about lust and taking advantage of the option they get when it comes along.

How To Tell Your Spouse You Want a Divorce

There is no easy way to tell a spouse that you want a divorce. This article outlines what you should and shouldn't do when telling your wife or husband you wish to divorce.

How To Respond To Your Spouse’s Sexual Addiction

How you respond to your spouse's sex addiction determines how much damage the addiction does to you and the marriage.

How To Heal After Infidelity

How well and quickly you heal after a spouse's infidelity depends on your attitude. Are you someone who is solution focused or problem focused?

Marital Problems That Often Lead to Divorce

Are there problems in your marriage that could lead to divorce? Below are 10 signs you are stuck in an unhappy marriage.

Virginia Child Support Enforcement

Virginia child support enforcement resources.

What To Expect From an Angry Ex-Spouse During Divorce Settlement Negotiations

Are you prepared to face off with an angry ex during the divorce process? Follow these tips and protect yourself legally from an angry ex.

Vermont Child Support Enforcement

Vermont child support enforcement resources

Ed Sherman Bio

Going through major life changes -- in other words, recreating your life -- is demanding, painful, hard work, but it may be the most important work you ever do.

Behaviors That Increase The Cost of Divorce

It isn't the legal system that increases the cost of divorce, it is the negative emotions and behaviors of people that end up driving up the costs.

I Love You But I’m 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. Your lover is either cheating or, fallen out of love. How should you respond?

Legal Restraints And The Divorce Mediator

Divorce mediators can't give clients legal advice. The mediators job is the help divorcing spouses come to a settlement agreement.

How To Deal With An Angry Ex During Divorce

An angry ex can wreak havoc during the divorce process. Do you know what to expect and how to deal with a spouse who fights dirty during divorce?

Issues Surrounding the Division of Marital Property

When divorcing there are four main concerns that come up during the division of marital property. This article outlines how to deal with each as it arises.

The Financial Benefits Of a Legal Separation Agreement

Even though a legal separation doesn't put an end to a marriage a binding legal separation agreement is just as important as a final divorce decree when it comes to protecting your legal rights.

How To File For a Legal Separation

If legal separation instead of divorce is the option for you, your first step is to file for a legal separation. This article tells you how to get that process started.

Benefits of Marriage Counseling

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.

Eight Tips to Help Your Child Cope With the Changes Divorce Brings

Divorce means change in a child's life. By paying close attention to your child’s welfare, children can be taught to cope in healthier ways to the changes a divorce brings.

Eight Tips to Help You Deal With Mixed Emotions After Divorce

After the divorce you may find you have mixed emotions about your ex - spouse.

Jennifer Lopez And Marc Anthony Divorce

The divorce of Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony is as big a surprise as the marriage. This unlikely couple seemed to be on the road to a successful marriage when Lopez unexpectedly announced they would divorce.

How Does Sexual Addiction Impact A Marriage?

Sexual addiction and its negative consequences to marriage. Will pornography, serial infidelity and compulsive sexual behaviors destroy your marriage?

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