Category Archives: Divorce
Registries Help Those Divorcing Move On
When you get married, you have a gift registry. When you have a baby, you usually have a registry as well. But getting divorced? Traditionally, you don’t do much except deal with your lawyer or the court and end your marriage. But now there are registries to help you move on after a divorce…. Read More »
Living Together After Divorce
After a divorce, the rule is that the couple lives apart — or so it seems. However, a large number of divorced couples actually continue to live together in the marital home. What’s the point of getting divorced if you’re still going to live together? This may seem weird, but there are some valid… Read More »
Getting a Trial Separation Without Leaving Your Home
If your marriage isn’t in a good place, you may immediately think of divorce, but you don’t really have to go that far just yet. But if you have tried counseling, to no avail, then you may want to consider a trial separation. Unlike most other states, Florida does not recognize a legal separation…. Read More »
Why Marriage is Hard for Successful Women
Marriage is hard in many ways. When a woman makes a lot of money, you would think that would be beneficial for the marriage. Surprisingly, the opposite is true. That’s right — in marriages, more money equals more problems when the woman is making the money. It’s all good if the man is the… Read More »
Are you in a Transactional Marriage?
Marriage is supposed to be about love, passion, and commitment, but many marriages feel transactional. This is not unusual, as marriage is a contract between two parties, almost like running a business. Marriage comes with a lot of legalities. When you marry, you get a license. When you divorce, you have to jump through… Read More »
Can a Separation Save Your Marriage?
Marriage is not all sunshine and rainbows. Living with someone is not for the faint of heart. There’s a lot that goes into a marriage, such as managing finances, understanding responsibilities, teamwork, and raising children. It can be stressful and even overwhelming. Some people may not be satisfied with marriage. In fact, 50% of… Read More »
What is the #1 Conflict That Causes Most Divorces?
When you think of reasons for divorce, finances probably come to mind. Or maybe adultery is the first thing that popped into your head. However, a survey from Forbes Advisor showed that neither of these reasons were the main cause of conflict in marriages that ended in divorce. Surprisingly, career choices were the top… Read More »
3 Behaviors That Mean the End of a Marriage
When two people first get together, there is a lot of love between them. They may have great communication and truly enjoy being around each other. They may feel as though they are a match made in heaven. Relationships don’t stay happy and uplifting forever. Things change over time. Situations change. People change. The… Read More »
Ingredients of Happy Marriages
When a couple thinks of being married happily ever after, do they really know what all is involved? Marriage is not as easy as people think it is. Marriage requires 110% effort all the time. It’s really easy for someone to feel resentment or dissatisfaction in a marriage. Marriage has evolved. It was once… Read More »
Do You Have Divorce Trauma?
Those who have been through a divorce know that it’s not a fun time. Ending a marriage can be traumatizing, even if you are the one initiating the divorce. This is no exaggeration. In fact, many people deal with divorce trauma after ending their marriage. Divorce trauma refers to the emotional and psychological distress… Read More »