Employers Adding Benefits for Divorcing Employees

Employers Adding Benefits for Divorcing Employees

A divorce is never an easy time. Even when the parties agree to divorce, and it is uncontested, it is still an emotional experience. There is a lot going on, like court dates, dividing property, and dealing with child custody and other legal matters. It is a stressful situation. A divorce primarily affects one’s personal life, but if you are …

New Trend Living Together After Divorce

New Trend: Living Together After Divorce

When married couples divorce, they tend to live apart afterward. In fact, one party will typically move out of the marital home even before the divorce is finalized. However, there are situations where this does not happen. In fact, a growing trend is for couples to continue to live together after divorce. They date and live their own lives – …

What Children Wish Divorced Parents Did Differently

What Children Wish Divorced Parents Did Differently

When married couples can no longer get along, they may consider divorce. However, the decision of whether or not to divorce can be complicated, especially when there are children involved. Divorce is complex enough when there are no children involved. The parties can simply go their separate ways. But when there are children, there comes a point when the parents …

Surprising Issues Linked to Divorce

Surprising Issues Linked to Divorce

Marriage is tricky. Staying together for decades is not an easy task. Even if you are madly in love at first, compatibility issues can sneak up on you over time. Sometimes couples develop issues such as substance abuse, physical abuse, financial issues, and infidelity.  Many things can lead to divorce. For some couples, it may seem as though the divorce …

Common Myths About Marriage and Divorce

Common Myths About Marriage and Divorce

When it comes to relationships, things are not always as they seem. It may seem as though your parents are in a happy marriage because they have been married for decades. You may think you know a lot about divorce because of what your friends have told you. There are actually a lot of myths surrounding marriage and divorce. The …

Divorce Statistics for 2023

Divorce Statistics for 2023

Things change over time, and relationships are no exception. Sometimes marriage becomes trendy for a while. Then the divorce rates spike, such as what happened during the COVID pandemic. We have always heard that the divorce rate is at 50%, but is this still true? Statistics change over time, but it seems like we do not always get the real …

Divorce Tricks That May Be Used Against You

Divorce Tricks That May Be Used Against You

Divorce can be brutal. Ending your marriage can be a nasty battle, especially if one person does not want a divorce. There may be a lot of conflict involved. On top of that, your spouse may be trying to gather evidence against you in hopes of bolstering their case.  A divorce is a legal issue. It is a lawsuit between …

When There is No Emotional Connection With Your Spouse

When There is No Emotional Connection With Your Spouse

When we get married, it is a happy event. Our lives are full of hope and joy as we think about the future. We are excited to start a new life with our new partner. We expect to spend many years of happiness with our spouse.  But after the honeymoon ends, it is time for reality. People tend to grow …

You are in your 60s and have been married for 30+ years, but you are tired of being with your spouse. You have different goals in life. You barely communicate with each other anymore. You can no longer stand to be around them

How to Financially Get Through a Gray Divorce

You are in your 60s and have been married for 30+ years, but you are tired of being with your spouse. You have different goals in life. You barely communicate with each other anymore. You can no longer stand to be around them. You are married but feel more like roommates. This situation is not uncommon. As people get older …

How to Make the Divorce Process Easier

How to Make the Divorce Process Easier

Marriage can be scary. There are a lot of unknowns, as people tend to change over time. The same could be said for divorce. From what you have observed about divorce over the course of your life, you may consider it to be a nerve-wracking process – and it can be, for many people. Let’s face it – divorce can …