Category Archives: Divorce
How to Get Your Self-Esteem Back After a Divorce
For many people, a divorce is a soul-crushing experience. A person going through the breakup of their marriage is not usually in a good place emotionally. They often feel sad, depressed, anxious, rejected and worthless. This painful experience can really do a number on your self-esteem. You may think you’ll never be happy again…. Read More »
Divorcing Due to Adultery: What You Need to Know
What would you do if your spouse cheated on you? Your gut reaction may be to file for divorce. But is that what you would really do? Not all adultery leads to divorce, but as many as 40% of marriages do end because of a physical or emotional affair. Approximately 50% of unfaithful partners… Read More »
Money Tips for the Recently Divorced
Many couples have filed for divorce this year as the effects of COVID-19 have ravaged their lives. Unemployment, illness, financial issues and quarantining have all taken its toll on marriages across the country. Divorce filings have gone up over the holidays as couples end their marriages and start the new year fresh. Keep in… Read More »
Divorces on the Rise Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
In March and April, experts predicted that the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent quarantine orders would cause couples to get sick of each and file for divorce. They were not wrong. Not long after the quarantine started, people started contacting divorce lawyers and discussing their options, despite the fact that courts were closed and the… Read More »
Downsizing After Divorce
After a divorce, one of the biggest issues you will face is money. Your assets will be split in a divorce, which means that you may be facing financial difficulties after a split. You may not be able to afford the lifestyle you once enjoyed. Because of this, you should expect to downsize after… Read More »
How to Maintain Your Credit During a Divorce
In a divorce, people are often worried about things such as money and children. They may wonder where they will live. While these are all valid concerns, another thing you should think about is your credit score. You probably have a mortgage and credit cards. You may have other joint accounts. When you end… Read More »
How to Protect Your Business in a Divorce
In a divorce, all assets are subject to split—even businesses. Splitting up a business can be a complicated proposition. When your marriage ends, it could end your business as well if you’re not careful. That’s why you need to take the appropriate steps to protect your business now—even if you’re not considering divorce. But… Read More »
Florida Father Almost Loses Driver’s License in Child Support Error
Child support is ordered by the court to ensure parents take care of their minor children through monthly payments. The court-ordered amount is based on income, parenting time and number of children. Child support is a financial obligation that must be paid on time. When a parent dodges this responsibility, they can face serious… Read More »
Starting New Holiday Traditions After Divorce
Dealing with the holidays can be a complicated situation after a divorce, especially if there are children involved. Which parent will they spend Thanksgiving with? What will we do about Christmas? While the holidays should be making you feel merry, it’s normal for those who are divorced to feel gloomy and sad as November… Read More »
Preventing Divorce After Unplanned Pregnancy
Many people are excited to welcome a new baby into their family. Others, not so much. Children are a huge responsibility and often don’t fit into the lives of people who are attending school or working several jobs to survive. In 2008, most pregnancies in the United States (51%) were unplanned. In 2011, that… Read More »