Divorce can be a confusing time for everyone involved. While just about everyone understands what divorce is and what it means for a marriage, there are still many common myths and misunderstandings about divorce. Some of these misconceptions and misunderstandings may prevent people from making the most informed decisions about divorce. If you are considering divorce, thinking about some of …
Tips for Talking to Your Kids About Divorce
Many people considering divorce have already experienced sleepless nights, anxiety, and a range of other emotions that have led them to believe that divorce might be the most appropriate way to move forward. It is not an easy decision for adults who have invested time, energy, finances, and themselves into trying to make a marriage work and creating a family. …
Life Events that Lead to Divorce
Throughout life, we experience several significant events that can and often do affect things about us as individuals. Sometimes they change us physically, and other times they may change our emotional or mental state. When such events occur, they can sometimes come as a surprise. Studies have shown that many of these types of events seems to coincide with increased …
Eight Steps to Take When Considering Divorce
If you are considering divorce, chances are you have been contemplating it for some time. Divorce is an extremely difficult decision, and people that arrive at it have often exhausted all other possibilities. If you believe that divorce is in your future, it is important to do everything you can to help prepare yourself for the process. Being prepared can …
Tips for Individuals Facing High Asset Divorce
Divorce itself can be a complicated matter, and not just because of the law. Relationships with a spouse, family members, children, friends, and even coworkers can often take on a new and challenging dynamic in divorce that individuals must adjust to. Additionally, there are many financial considerations that come into play during divorce that may not have otherwise been a …
New Year, New You: Tips for Coping After a Divorce
The divorce process is extremely stressful for all parties, and even though many parties share a desire for a similar outcome from divorce, it is not always easy to maintain your focus on what you hope to achieve. Many times, people want to have an opportunity to make a fresh start free of a marital situation that is not working …
Important Tips for Divorce Success
It is no secret that divorce can be a long, draining process that is difficult to navigate and can often become adversarial. After all, you are ending a relationship with someone that you presumably thought was supposed to last forever. Regardless of the individual reasons behind your divorce, many people find it difficult to maintain focus during the divorce process …
Understanding and Dealing with Default Divorce Judgments
In today’s world, it seems like there is never enough time to do many of the things we are tasked with doing on a daily basis. It always seems like there is somewhere to go, some errand to be run, someone to see, or something that keeps us from accomplishing the many things we try to fit into our daily …
U.S. Divorce Rates Decline for Third Year
For the third year in a row, divorce rates have declined in the United States according to a recent article from Time Magazine. The country’s 2015 divorce rate saw a nearly 40-year low according to the article, which is based on data collected by Bowling Green State University. In addition, the country’s marriage rate saw a slight increase last year …
Preparing for Divorce
Life is full of many twists and turns. Things we spend a great deal of planning for do not always work out the way we initially hoped, and major events can have a serious impact on our life and livelihood. When possible, dealing with the changes that inevitably affect even the best laid plans is made easier by being prepared. …