Category Archives: Divorce
Stop Living in the Past After Divorce
A divorce can be a difficult event to get past, especially if you were married for a long time. If your spouse wanted a divorce, but you didn’t, you may feel unloved and lonely. You will likely feel a lot of negative emotions as you move on from a failed marriage. A lot of… Read More »
How to Support a Friend Going Through Divorce
Your best friend just told you that she is filing for divorce. You have never been through a divorce. How do you respond? What can you do to help? You may say things that you think are supportive, such as “You’re better off without him” or “You just need to get back out there.”… Read More »
Can You Live in a Sexless Marriage?
Let’s face it — in a relationship, sex is important to a lot of people. They crave that connection and often equate sex with love. Love is the foundation for most marriages, but marriage is similar to a business. A business often has many departments, and a marriage often has many aspects to consider…. Read More »
Predictors of Divorce
Many people are scared to walk down the aisle because they fear divorce in the future. Nobody wants to go through a divorce. It’s a highly stressful and emotional event for all involved. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could get a better idea of what your relationship will look like years down the… Read More »
Are You Ready to Buy a House After Divorce?
Divorces can be complicated. Assets need to be split up. Because of this, you may have to sell your marital home. So what happens next? Do you buy a new home after your divorce? Do you downsize to an apartment? Do you stay with family members? Determining the right living situation can be complicated… Read More »
Stonewalling Likely to Lead to Divorce
You and your spouse just got into another fight. You told him he needs to get a job and stop playing video games all day. Instead of discussing the situation like adults, your spouse is ignoring you. You try to talk to him, but no response. He has put up a wall, so to… Read More »
When Parents Are Divorced, Who Claims Children on Taxes?
Ending a marriage can be a complicated affair, but unfortunately, the issues don’t end once the divorce is finalized. This is especially true when children are involved. You may be dealing with child custody and support issues. But come tax time, you’ll be dealing with other tricky issues as well. For instance, which parent… Read More »
Should You Seek Therapy After Divorce?
Ending a marriage can be a difficult journey. You’re leaving a (possibly) long-term relationship and now have to start over on your own. The situation can be even more challenging if you have kids, no job and financial troubles. It’s important to have emotional support as you navigate through the divorce process. However, finding… Read More »
Should You Get a Pet After Divorce?
Divorces bring about a variety of negative emotions. To deal with their depression and anxiety, many people seek therapy. A more fun alternative, however, is to get a pet. Dogs, cats and other animals can help heal a broken heart after divorce. Pets can help relieve stress and give you something to look forward… Read More »
Dealing With Your Child’s Education Expenses After Divorce
If you divorce with children, you’re going to have to have an amicable relationship with your ex-spouse at least until your child is 18 years old – and maybe even longer. At this age, your child will likely be focused on college. Each parent has feelings about what is best for their children in… Read More »