Maybe you feel bad about turning your kids’ lives upside down by getting divorced. Firstly, don’t. You need to do what is best for you, and sacrificing your own well-being and happiness for your kids is not wise, nor, once they are old enough to understand these...

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...

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...

When people go through divorces, they can make them as easy or difficult as they want. It’s always going to be simpler to go through a divorce in which you and your spouse work together to resolve your differences. If you opt to litigate, your divorce is more likely...

If you’re ending your marriage, you may be tempted to post about it on social media. Maybe you’re looking for a place to vent. Maybe you just want to keep your friends and family aware of what’s happening in your life.  Whatever the case, be careful about what you...