The world is full of people you could have married, but you chose one in particular. So, they were clearly pretty special to you at the time. The problem comes when they are the ones that think they are special. As important as it is to appreciate ourselves for our...
It is not always easy to assess the state of your marriage. Partners are often good at hiding their true feelings and pretending everything is OK when it is not. So it pays to know the non-verbal indicators that could signal trouble is on the horizon. Many of them...
If you are considering a divorce and have not broached the subject with your spouse, it may be wise to hold off a little. This will allow you time to do some vital preparation. Here are some things to consider: Find out what the law says Understanding Florida divorce...
It can feel like a loss when a court orders you to pay child support to your ex. It can also feel like you are paying for the right to see your own kids. Hence, if your spouse is being difficult or trying to prevent you from spending time with the kids, you may...
Many parents automatically think about getting as much custody as possible when they divorce. It often ends in bitter court battles as each party tries to gain more at the other party’s expense. Sometimes there are valid reasons to fight to ensure your child lives...
Divorce or separation comes with a unique set of challenges for couples who share children. One of these challenges is post-divorce parenting. Ideally, the court would prefer an arrangement when both parents share custody of the child. Creating an effective parenting...
Mediation has many advantages for divorcing couples, yet it is not for everyone. Divorce is a great way to get away from abusive spouses, so the last thing you want to do is put yourself in their company voluntarily. Mediation will require you to sit around a table...
If you are considering divorce, you have probably already had several preliminary conversations with one or two select friends or family members. Once you have decided, you need to tell several people, and you need to be aware that some of these conversations will be...
You want to get a divorce, but you are also concerned about the stress that this is going to create. Even in a situation in which you know that divorce is the best option for you, that doesn't make the whole process easy. How can you reduce this stress? There are a...
Any divorce has the potential to be incredibly disruptive for the people ending their marriage, but gray divorces can be particularly complex. A gray divorce or silver splitter is the common name for a divorce between people who have remained married for decades and...
