When you are getting divorced, you will benefit greatly from legal advocacy. However, it is not enough to tell your representative that you plan to get a divorce. The person responsible for protecting your rights and assuring a fair settlement needs to know the...
If you are married to someone who you believe is a narcissist, then you may be in a position where you want to seek a divorce. It’s reasonable to want to divorce someone who you no longer love or get along with, but while you’re realistic about the situation, your...
Children are generally not mature enough to decide the main things in a divorce, such as with whom they live. However, asking them what they want and granting them some of those wishes can help make it easier for them. If you ask most small children what they want,...
You weren’t expecting to get a divorce, but when your spouse approached you and told you that they wanted one, you really had no choice. Now, you’ve found yourself in a tough position. You have a job, but it’s not going to support the kind of lifestyle you could have...
Many people who file for divorce tell themselves that they will never get married again. Experiencing the end of a marriage is traumatic on its own, and divorce can be an absolutely miserable experience. Still, as the pain of your last relationship dulls, you may find...
Raising kids is expensive, and it does not get any cheaper when they legally become adults. The year your child turns 18 will likely be the year that they finish high school and start college. Even if they are a year ahead or behind that standard schedule, the need to...
Going through a divorce may be one of the most challenging times of your life. During this time, you may struggle to have a balanced perspective on things, and you may become bitter and angry, believing that the odds are always stacked against you. While feeling this...
Your spouse tells you that they want a divorce. You understand, and you knew it was coming. But then they tell you that they’re glad you agree -- and they expect you to move out the following day. This is where you take a step back and ask a few questions. Why should...
A common refrain that you hear from people who file for divorce is that they wanted to do it for a while before they finally took action. They may also say that their only regret is that they wished they had done it sooner. When you hear this, it’s easy to start...
In the classic Charles Dickens story, “A Christmas Carol,” Ebeneezer Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. When it comes to looking at your finances for your divorce, you need to think in the same way. What financial issues do I need...