When your spouse asks you for a divorce, you feel surprised and shocked. You certainly don’t want to get divorced. Maybe you felt like there were some issues with the marriage, but you would rather work through them. You don’t simply want to end that marriage....
If you are visiting this blog, you already understand the value of creating a solid estate plan. It protects your family’s inheritance, minimizes taxes and allows you to direct your healthcare regardless of your condition. Unfortunately, a well-prepared estate plan...
Not so long ago, the divorce process in the U.S. always involved both parties standing before a judge and that judge rendering a ruling in re: asset division and – if applicable – child custody and child support. Nowadays, the vast majority of divorces are resolved...
Are you feeling trapped in an unhappy marriage? Then, it's time to break free and rebuild your life. While some people consider divorce a taboo, you should understand that divorce can happen to anyone. The divorce process may be emotionally painful, but many...
It may be hard to contemplate amid all the holiday excitement, but if you suspect that your marriage is headed for a New Year’s break-up, you’re not alone. January is one of the biggest months of the year (if not the biggest) for new divorce filings. A lot of times, a...
People who are going through a divorce probably want to have a peaceful experience. This is sometimes possible, especially when both parties agree to keep things amicable. A peaceful divorce can help you start your new life with less stress. If you have children,...
Going through a divorce is a stressful and frustrating process for many people. Due to the impact of this life change, some people turn to social media to seek support from friends and family. Unfortunately, posting on social media during a divorce may cause more...
Over the course of a year, you can identify certain times when divorce cases spike. For example, one of these times is at the beginning of every year, in January. This is largely due to the fact that couples don't like to get divorced in December or November because...
Getting a divorce is difficult enough with a reasonable spouse, but when you have to divorce a narcissist, your divorce can become a challenge. Narcissists love to be in control and think everything is about them, so when you try to walk away, they may make it...
What are the first concerns that spring to mind when you consider a divorce? If you have children, then custody will likely be your primary concern. If you do not, it is probably financial worries that dominate your immediate thinking. While those are the two big...