Once upon a time, people pitied women whose husbands left them. They wondered how they would cope with the lack of a husband to support them or do manly tasks such as hunting dinner, changing a lightbulb or cutting the lawn. Throughout history, plenty of women have...
Property division after divorce is not always smooth sailing, especially if the separating couple can't agree on the way forward. Each spouse may have a hardline stance on what they should end up with, depending on the circumstances of the marriage and the eventual...
If your conversations about divorcing were not tricky enough, you now have to tell the kids. If you can do this together, that is better. If it is not possible, make sure you are saying the same things and not giving them confusing messages. In other words, you need...
When people get married, it’s usually with the intention of staying together for the long-haul. However, there are many times when people divorce for any number of reasons ranging from just no longer getting along to having different goals in life. If you’re not sure...
Divorce is a stressful undertaking. With so much at stake, it is not uncommon for the divorcing parties to make costly mistakes that can be detrimental to their cases down the road. One of the most common mistakes people make during the divorce process is improper use...
Sometimes, when you feel hurt or frustrated by your spouse’s actions and the idea of a divorce, you may decide to stand your ground and refuse to negotiate. You might think that you want to go to court and do all you can to get everything possible out of your...
You made all the arrangements for the divorce and sat down with your spouse for a talk. You took the time to make everything as easy (and fair) as possible, from how the property was divided to how custody was split. When the time came, you even put all the paperwork...
If you have the kinds of friends and family who like to be involved in your life, you may find yourself concerned if you make the decision to get a divorce. Those who are close to you may have a lot to say about your decision, and some of them may not support what you...
Let’s face it, divorce can be emotionally draining. After all, when you tied the knot, you vowed to live “happily ever after.” When this vow is broken, one party is likely to feel betrayed and disappointed. However, it is possible to end a marriage amicably. Here are...
Dividing property in divorce causes bitter court battles between many couples. That is a great way for you both to waste money, time and mental energy. Once you decide your marriage is over, the best thing for everyone is to settle things as soon as possible. That...
