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A divorce is a major life event, and you should prepare for it thoroughly. You cannot suddenly announce you are filing for a divorce in the middle of a heated argument with your spouse and expect things to go smoothly. While there is no ideal way to divorce, you can make the process easier with a lot of planning and …
You got divorced a few years ago and you were ordered by the court to pay your ex-wife alimony. You found out that she has a boyfriend and they have been living together. You are pretty sure that he has been giving her money to pay the rent and other expenses. Can this impact the alimony payment? Remarriage can often …
A divorce can be a confusing time for not only yourself but any children involved. Younger children will especially have a tough time trying to understand what happened. They may even think they are to blame. Older children may lash out, get moody and experiment with drugs and alcohol as they navigate life with divorced parents. While divorce is not …
Divorce is never easy. The process brings about a lot of inner turmoil. You may have had high expectations for your marriage, only to see things go sour. Divorce does allow you to move on, though, so you can find a better relationship. However, if you have children involved, you will always be linked to your ex-spouse. This may not …
It can be devastating for a young child to experience their parents’ divorce. It upends life for many years. Many still reel from the effects years later and even find it hard to get married themselves because they fear the same fate. Even when you are grown up and living out of the family home, there is still the possibility …
Statistics show that approximately 50% of marriages end in divorce. Divorce is not something to be taken lightly, though. It is a highly emotional process for all involved. It splits up a family. One household becomes two, often causing financial problems for many years. It is a permanent solution to a problem that is usually just temporary. For example, many …
You and your spouse are getting a divorce. The reason? Your husband is cheating on you. He has been having an affair for a few years now and you just found out. You are devastated, but ready to call it quits and move on. But you are dreading something else: What should you tell the children? Infidelity is bad enough …
You think you are happily married when your spouse, out of nowhere, decides to file for a divorce. You are unprepared for this. You know that divorces can be expensive. How will you pay for one? You may think that a DIY divorce is the best bet. You know how to use the internet to research. It cannot be too …
If you are tired of trying to make your marriage work, and therapy has not helped, your first thought may be to consider divorce. However, many people choose separation instead. A separation does not fully dissolve the marriage. You are still technically married, so you cannot date other people and legally remarry. So, why would couples choose this option? It …
You and your spouse have been fighting for quite some time now. You no longer get along with each other and you both agree that it is time to end the marriage. There is no need to seek revenge. You do not want to fight about assets in court. You just want to get the divorce over with and move …
