Divorce Support: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Legal Separation
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Steps Involved in Divorce
An outline describing the sequence of events for those going through the divorce process.
An outline describing the sequence of events for those going through the divorce process.
Verbal Abuse
How to identify and respond to verbal abuse.
How to identify and respond to verbal abuse.
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 Before You Get Divorced
Questions You Should Ask Before You Get Divorced
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.
Warning Signs
A list of warning signs that a marriage is headed for divorce.
A list of warning signs that a marriage is headed for divorce.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Emotional Affair
What is the difference between an emotional and physical 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.
What is the difference between an emotional and physical 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.
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.
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.
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.
Child Support Calculators
Links to child support calculators by state.
Links to child support calculators by state.
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.
Consequences of an Affair
An extra-marital affair has devastating consequences to any marriage.
An extra-marital affair has devastating consequences to any marriage.
Calculating Child Support
How child support is calculated
How child support is calculated
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Texas Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Texas divorce laws.
What you need to know about Texas divorce laws.
Florida Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Florida divorce laws.
What you need to know about Florida divorce laws.
Dividing Community Property
Community property, what it is and how it is divided.
Community property, what it is and how it is divided.
Divorce Settlement Agreement
How to Negotiate a Settlement Agreement.
How to Negotiate a Settlement Agreement.
File For a Legal Separation
Now that you’ve decided to legally separate from your spouse you may be wondering how to file for a legal separation. Before doing anything make sure you fully understand that a legal separation is a binding, legal contract that is just as important as a divorce settlement agreement.
Now that you’ve decided to legally separate from your spouse you may be wondering how to file for a legal separation. Before doing anything make sure you fully understand that a legal separation is a binding, legal contract that is just as important as a divorce settlement agreement.
Illinois Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Illinois divorce laws.
What you need to know about Illinois divorce laws.
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."
New York Divorce Laws
What you need to know about New York divorce laws.
What you need to know about New York divorce laws.
California Divorce Laws
What you need to know about California divorce law.
What you need to know about California divorce law.
Child Support & College
Child support laws and the issue of college expenses.
Child support laws and the issue of college expenses.
Midlife Crisis
The differences between men and women during midlife crisis.
The differences between men and women during midlife crisis.
No - Fault Divorce
Article on the Pros and Cons of No-Fault Divorce.
Article on the Pros and Cons of No-Fault Divorce.
Domestic Abuse
Whether domestic 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. Domestic abuse, violet or non-violent is used to keep a sense of safety for the abuser
Whether domestic 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. Domestic abuse, violet or non-violent is used to keep a sense of safety for the abuser
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.”
Missouri Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Missouri divorce laws.
What you need to know about Missouri divorce laws.
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.
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.
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?
North Carolina Divorce Laws
What you need to know about North Carolina divorce laws.
What you need to know about North Carolina divorce laws.
Michigan Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Michigan divorce laws.
What you need to know about Michigan 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
Divorce Laws
Links to divorce law by state.
Links to divorce law by state.
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.
Effects of Divorce on Children
Myths surrounding the effects of divorce on children.
Myths surrounding the effects of divorce on children.
Georgia Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Georgia divorce laws
What you need to know about Georgia divorce laws
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.
Marital Discord
A list of common sources of marital stress and conflict.
A list of common sources of marital stress and conflict.
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.
Violence Against Men
When we ignore male victims of domestic abuse, we also ignore their children, who continue to be damaged by witnessing the violence regardless of how severe it is.
When we ignore male victims of domestic abuse, we also ignore their children, who continue to be damaged by witnessing the violence regardless of how severe it is.
Stop Your Divorce
You can stop your divorce. Experience has shown that there are some specific guidelines that can keep a marriage healthy and whole.
You can stop your divorce. Experience has shown that there are some specific guidelines that can keep a marriage healthy and whole.
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?
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.
Types of Divorce
An explanation of no- fault, uncontested, simplified and limited divorces
An explanation of no- fault, uncontested, simplified and limited divorces
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.
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.
Washington Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Washington divorce laws.
What you need to know about Washington 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.
Child Support and Taxes
If you pay or receive child support, the Internal Revenue Service has a set of rules to control the deductions and exemptions that you are allowed because of the payment of receipt of the child support. The terms of your divorce settlement will determine how child support will affect your taxes.
If you pay or receive child support, the Internal Revenue Service has a set of rules to control the deductions and exemptions that you are allowed because of the payment of receipt of the child support. The terms of your divorce settlement will determine how child support will affect your taxes.
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.
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.
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.
Louisiana Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Louisiana divorce laws.
What you need to know about Louisiana divorce laws.
Infidelity Statistics
Statistics pertaining to infidelity amongst married men and women.
Statistics pertaining to infidelity amongst married men and women.
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.
Ohio Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Ohio divorce laws.
What you need to know about Ohio divorce laws.
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.
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.
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.[/
The Discovery Process
Interrogatories are written questions submitted to the opposing party during the divorce process. They must be answered, truthfully, under penalty of perjury within 30 days.
Interrogatories are written questions submitted to the opposing party during the divorce process. They must be answered, truthfully, under penalty of perjury within 30 days.
Pennsylvania Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Pennsylvania divorce laws.
What you need to know about Pennsylvania divorce laws.
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.
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.
Custody and Support
Ohio Child Custody and Support Guidelines
Ohio Child Custody and Support Guidelines
Why Women Cheat
Why women cheat differs from woman to woman. Some do it for love, some for sex, some need a boost in their self-esteem and some are just wired to be unfaithful.
Why women cheat differs from woman to woman. Some do it for love, some for sex, some need a boost in their self-esteem and some are just wired to be unfaithful.
Domestic Violence
The longer domestic violence continues the more negative the effects on the victim. It is crucial to the physical, psychological and social well fare of the victim that they recognize abuse and remove themselves from the situation quickly.
The longer domestic violence continues the more negative the effects on the victim. It is crucial to the physical, psychological and social well fare of the victim that they recognize abuse and remove themselves from the situation quickly.
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.
South Carolina Divorce Laws
What you need to know about South Carolina divorce laws.
What you need to know about South Carolina divorce laws.
Oklahoma Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Oklahoma divorce laws.
What you need to know about Oklahoma divorce laws.
Massachusetts Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Massachusetts divorce laws
What you need to know about Massachusetts divorce laws
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.
Tennessee Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Tennessee divorce laws.
What you need to know about Tennessee divorce laws.
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.
Virginia Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Virginia divorce laws.
What you need to know about Virginia divorce laws.
Divorce Advice
There are a lot of important actions that men can take to protect themselves in a divorce. Below are eleven things for you to consider regarding specific financial matters.
There are a lot of important actions that men can take to protect themselves in a divorce. Below are eleven things for you to consider regarding specific financial matters.
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.
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.
Divorce Strategies
Which divorce strategies do people and their divorce lawyers employ during divorces? There are only two social strategies that human beings use, according to Herb Guggenheim writing for CapitalM, the local Mensa newsletter.
Which divorce strategies do people and their divorce lawyers employ during divorces? There are only two social strategies that human beings use, according to Herb Guggenheim writing for CapitalM, the local Mensa newsletter.
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.
Grandparent Visitation
Over the last several decades, increasing numbers of grandparents have been denied visitation rights after divorce. In response, grandparents have joined together to get laws passed giving grandparents the right to petition for visitation in the case of divorce or parental death.
Over the last several decades, increasing numbers of grandparents have been denied visitation rights after divorce. In response, grandparents have joined together to get laws passed giving grandparents the right to petition for visitation in the case of divorce or parental death.
Arizona Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Arizona divorce laws.
What you need to know about Arizona divorce laws.
Move On After Divorce
When you are in the middle of the divorce process, it can be hard to imagine a life after divorce. Especially a full and rewarding life. Unbelievably you will get past all the legal, financial and emotional aspects of divorce and things will eventually get better. As hard as it is to look forward with hope during the divorce process, doing so will help you cope with the stress of divorce.
When you are in the middle of the divorce process, it can be hard to imagine a life after divorce. Especially a full and rewarding life. Unbelievably you will get past all the legal, financial and emotional aspects of divorce and things will eventually get better. As hard as it is to look forward with hope during the divorce process, doing so will help you cope with the stress of divorce.
Indiana Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Indiana state divorce laws.
What you need to know about Indiana state divorce laws.
Divorce
People have many questions about divorce, what a divorce involves, how to proceed with a divorce 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 a divorce involves, how to proceed with a divorce and so on. Therefore, I will try to answer some of the most common questions people seem to have when faced with divorce.
Emotional Divorce
Emotional divorce, what it is and how to respond.
Emotional divorce, what it is and how to respond.
Divorce Self - Care
Stress of Divorce – Self - Care During and After Divorce
Stress of Divorce – Self - Care During and After Divorce
Arkansas Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Arkansas divorce laws.
What you need to know about Arkansas divorce laws.
Benefits Of Staying Married
There are many benefits of marriage and excellent reason to stay 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.
There are many benefits of marriage and excellent reason to stay 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.
Child Custody and Support
Texas Child Custody and Support Guidelines
Texas Child Custody and Support Guidelines
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.
Dirty Divorce Tricks
The following list has descriptions and examples of some of those nasty tricks lawyers and their clients will sometimes pull. If your lawyer recommends that you do this, he or she is setting you up to take unfair advantage of your soon-to-be ex-spouse.
The following list has descriptions and examples of some of those nasty tricks lawyers and their clients will sometimes pull. If your lawyer recommends that you do this, he or she is setting you up to take unfair advantage of your soon-to-be ex-spouse.
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.
Colorado Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Colorado divorce laws.
What you need to know about Colorado divorce laws.
Divorce Threats
Megan’s husband has spent years threatening divorce every time he gets upset. She has finally had enough and decided that she wants a divorce. What should she do now that her husband has turned into the ultimate nice guy?
Megan’s husband has spent years threatening divorce every time he gets upset. She has finally had enough and decided that she wants a divorce. What should she do now that her husband has turned into the ultimate nice guy?
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.
Financial Stress
It can be hard enough to keep a marriage together when times are good, let alone surviving something as stressful as financial hardship. Financial stress can lead to arguments, resentment, conflict and even divorce.
It can be hard enough to keep a marriage together when times are good, let alone surviving something as stressful as financial hardship. Financial stress can lead to arguments, resentment, conflict and even divorce.
Dating After Divorce
Tips and advice on dating again after divorce.
Tips and advice on dating again after divorce.
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.
Wisconsin Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Wisconsin divorce laws.
What you need to know about Wisconsin divorce laws.
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.
Reasons People Stay
What motivates a person to stay in a relationship that causes them emotional and physical pain?
What motivates a person to stay in a relationship that causes them emotional and physical pain?
Divorce FAQ
Wandering how to divorce? Getting a divorce is not a complicated process. There are certain requirements you must meet based on your state’s divorce laws before you file for divorce. Once you have filed for divorce other factors such as child support, spousal support and division of marital property come into play.
Wandering how to divorce? Getting a divorce is not a complicated process. There are certain requirements you must meet based on your state’s divorce laws before you file for divorce. Once you have filed for divorce other factors such as child support, spousal support and division of marital property come into play.
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.
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.
Kentucky Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Kentucky divorce laws.
What you need to know about Kentucky divorce laws.
Save Money On Your Divorce
In this article, a divorce lawyer and a financial planner explain twenty-one practical ways to save money in a divorce.
In this article, a divorce lawyer and a financial planner explain twenty-one practical ways to save money in a divorce.
Child Custody Laws
Alabama Child Custody And Support Guidelines
Alabama Child Custody And Support Guidelines
Appeal
An appeal is a review by a higher court of a lower court order to determine if the lower court made a legal mistake.
An appeal is a review by a higher court of a lower court order to determine if the lower court made a legal mistake.
Spousal Support
If you are eligible for spousal support you will receive it during a legal separation. It is your legal right when filing for a legal separation to request the court grants spousal support.
If you are eligible for spousal support you will receive it during a legal separation. It is your legal right when filing for a legal separation to request the court grants spousal support.
Connecticut Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Connecticut divorce laws.
What you need to know about Connecticut divorce laws.
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?
Other Man/Other Woman
If you’ve ever been a victim of infidelity you’ve wondered why the other man/other woman slept with your spouse. It is hard to comprehend the motivations of someone who takes something that does not belong to them. Especially something as sacred as the wife or husband of another person.
If you’ve ever been a victim of infidelity you’ve wondered why the other man/other woman slept with your spouse. It is hard to comprehend the motivations of someone who takes something that does not belong to them. Especially something as sacred as the wife or husband of another person.
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.
Adjust To Being Single Again
When someone loses a spouse through death or divorce, that loss can be devastating. A period of mourning follows, even in the case of divorce, because of not fulfilling the dreams they had for the relationship. However there comes a time when life has to begin again, and many singles feel lost in making this transition.
When someone loses a spouse through death or divorce, that loss can be devastating. A period of mourning follows, even in the case of divorce, because of not fulfilling the dreams they had for the relationship. However there comes a time when life has to begin again, and many singles feel lost in making this transition.
Divorce Assets and Liabilities
If you are going through divorce, your attorney will request a list of all the marital assets and liabilities. Using the following checklist will help make sure you are prepared with all the needed info when it is time to negotiate a divorce settlement agreement.
If you are going through divorce, your attorney will request a list of all the marital assets and liabilities. Using the following checklist will help make sure you are prepared with all the needed info when it is time to negotiate a divorce settlement agreement.
Who Pays What to Whom
Alimony is money paid by one spouse to the other either during the divorce process or after. Who receives alimony depends on who earned the most money during the marriage and the roles the spouses played. Once referred to exclusively as alimony, it is now more commonly called Spousal Maintenance or Spousal Support.
Alimony is money paid by one spouse to the other either during the divorce process or after. Who receives alimony depends on who earned the most money during the marriage and the roles the spouses played. Once referred to exclusively as alimony, it is now more commonly called Spousal Maintenance or Spousal Support.
Kansas Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Kansas divorce laws.
What you need to know about Kansas divorce laws.
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.
Maryland Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Maryland divorce laws.
What you need to know about Maryland divorce laws.
Divorce and Income Taxes
Divorce is an emotional process and due to this some issues may be overlooked that can have a negative impact at tax time. Below are some questions you should ask yourself during the divorce process and at tax time.
Divorce is an emotional process and due to this some issues may be overlooked that can have a negative impact at tax time. Below are some questions you should ask yourself during the divorce process and at tax time.
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.
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
Sexless Marriage
Are you living in a “sexless marriage?” Is there less sex than you feel is appropriate? A sexless marriage is one in which a spouse feels there isn’t enough sex or there is no sex at all.
Are you living in a “sexless marriage?” Is there less sex than you feel is appropriate? A sexless marriage is one in which a spouse feels there isn’t enough sex or there is no sex at all.
Minnesota Divorce Laws
What you need to know about Minnesota divorce laws.
What you need to know about Minnesota divorce laws.
A Child's Perspective
A child's perspective of the divorce process
A child's perspective of the divorce process