Category Archives: Divorce
What To Look Forward To After Divorce
Our culture makes it seem as though being in a relationship should be your main goal. So when you decide to divorce, it can be a shock to many people. How will you survive the single life? Won’t it be lonely? Being single after being in a relationship for so long can seem scary… Read More »
Achieving Financial Independence After Divorce
Many divorced couples are learning how to be independent after divorce. One topic of focus is financial independence. After a divorce, finances become a huge concern. Two incomes turn into one. While you may receive alimony or child support, it’s primarily up to you to earn income to pay your bills. This can be… Read More »
When In-Laws Drive You To Divorce
It’s a tale as old as time. Wives deal with their husbands’ mothers and their unsolicited advice and rude comments. Husbands often have to handle bullying and aggressiveness from their wives’ fathers. Those who actually like their in-laws seem to be in the minority. Many people can’t stand their in-laws and while their remarks… Read More »
Common Co-Parenting Issues
Divorcing is a challenge, especially if you have kids. That means you won’t be rid of your spouse until your kids become adults. Your ex-spouse will still be a part of your children’s lives, whether you like it or not. Judges believe that children thrive when both parents are involved, and while it’s a… Read More »
What To Know When Divorcing In Your 20s
You married in your early 20s, just after college. You thought you married “the one,” but after a couple years, the relationship went sour. You and your spouse live separate lives. You do nothing together and hardly communicate. You’re not happy. Should you wait it out and hope things change? Should you spend a… Read More »
How To Minimize Alimony In A Divorce
When divorcing in Florida, there’s one thing you need to worry about: alimony. The state is lenient when it comes to alimony, so it’s possible that you could be ordered to pay one type of alimony to your ex-spouse, especially if you were the breadwinner. Alimony can be temporary or even be permanent. That’s… Read More »
Ways To Cope With A Divorce
A divorce is a huge life event that can lead to a variety of emotions. A person can feel intense emotions, from anger to sadness to confusion to relief. As you experience these emotions, you may feel as though you can’t cope. While it may be hard to think about the future when a… Read More »
How To Talk To Your Kids About Divorce
You may be having a hard time dealing with your divorce. But if you have kids, they are feeling the pain as well. Many parents don’t know what to say or they end up saying the wrong things. In short, you want to tell your kids that both parents will be there to support… Read More »
Establishing Routines And Transitions For Children After Divorce
Many parents don’t want to drag their children through a divorce because splitting up the family just makes things more complicated. Having to deal with crazy schedules, remembering who has custody one week, and dealing with child support is difficult on top of all the other elements of divorce. Plus, some couples can’t get… Read More »
Common Myths About Divorce
If you’ve been discussing divorce with friends and family, you likely got some misinformation. People who have never even been divorced often think they know what will happen. Even those who have been divorced don’t always know the facts. If you’ve been trying to get answers about the divorce process, you have probably received… Read More »