Most spouses feel the need to take a break from all romantic relationships after filing and finalizing their divorce. There comes the point at which a former spouse may adjust to their new normal and decide to enter the dating world again. It’s not uncommon for a...
You’ve always been the primary caretaker for your children, so it took you by surprise to learn that your 14-year-old now wants to live with their other parent. You’re completely against the idea because you think your child is having an immature response to some...
Financial matters are among the most stressful issues spouses face when they go through a divorce. People worry about everything from dividing assets to supporting themselves and their children. Considering how consumed parties can be by money-related issues during...
If you and your ex-partner or spouse are working on a child support agreement, you may have many questions. It’s normal to wonder how much support is fair, how long you’ll have to pay it and what happens if your circumstances change. The good news is that it’s fairly...
It can be hard to envision your future right after you realize divorce is imminent. From your family circumstances to your living situation, nothing may seem certain. You will have to spend some time thinking about what is best for you and your children, if you’re a...
Everyone has different goals during a divorce. For some, it’s keeping certain assets. For others, it’s spending time with the children. Every divorce, like every marriage, is unique. But what if your main goal is just to make the divorce process go smoothly? You don’t...
No. At one time, mothers nearly always won custody of the children after a divorce. It was long assumed that mothers were the best caretakers. That has changed. Courts work to find a custody arrangement that supports a child’s needs. It's now understood that children...
As a custodial parent, you know that non-payment of child support can be exceedingly frustrating. You are spending your time and money raising your child, taking on many daily costs. While you love your child and are happy for the time with them, that doesn’t mean...
Before you file for divorce, you may want to fight for your marriage. For many struggling couples, that process could involve marital counseling or couples therapy. Discussing your issues with the therapist can help the two of you work out your problems, find...
There might be a million small issues that led to your divorce, or there could be one terrible breach of trust that completely undermined the sanctity of your marriage. Whether your ex put their hands on you, had an extramarital affair or stopped being a supportive...
