Divorce brings various casualties. Friends and family are casualties when a relationship is formally dissolved. Of all the loved ones, grandparents, in particular, are faced with uncertainty, particularly when it comes to quality time with their grandchildren. Parents...
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Startling divorce stats
The decision to pull the plug on your marriage likely took many years of trying again through therapy with a professional or a second chance for a cheating spouse. Declaring a marriage “dead” is not something to take lightly. The Centers for Disease Control reported...
Baby Boomers Fueling Gray Divorces
Living out your golden years with your marital partner was once an all too common goal. However, census data from 2022 paints a much different and surprising picture. Close to 38 million adults are living alone, reaching record numbers of single-person households....
The 3 most common types of divorce in North Dakota
Those who have heard dramatic stories from others about divorce often imagine that they will face the worst-case scenario if they choose to file or get served by a spouse. However, every divorce is inherently unique, as it is a reflection of someone's marital...
3 ways people hide assets when preparing to divorce
The division of marital property is frequently one of the most contentious and emotional parts of divorce. One spouse may worry about maintaining their standard of living or simply living independently after the divorce, while the other may deeply resent the idea that...
Why tell your child’s school you are divorcing?
Your child might feel embarrassed about the fact that you are divorcing, despite many of their schoolmates having divorced parents. Hence, if you mention informing the school, your child may tell you not to. Should you accede to their wishes? Letting the school know...
Should I leave the family home before finalizing the divorce?
Divorce, in and of itself, is tough. If you have fallen out of love with your spouse, nothing can be uncomfortable like sharing a living space with them. In fact, living together while the divorce is underway can be awkward at best. For many divorcing couples, the...
What are the most difficult things about divorce?
Everything you go through during your divorce can be devastating. However, some things may be more difficult than others, and they can determine the experience you have. If you have decided to go through the divorce process, it helps to be informed about what to...
Should you ignore threats your spouse makes when divorcing?
Divorce is so contentious in many cases. Often, there are feelings of betrayal and mistrust on both sides. When one spouse feels particularly desperate to stop the divorce or to hurt the other, they may resort to making threats. Unfortunately, you might not know...
How to stay positive during your divorce
Divorce can disrupt your life, especially before it's finalized. Of course, it may be confusing after the process is over, but this can be more intense when you are in the middle of it. This is when some people make costly mistakes. You need to be careful about every...