Category Archives: Divorce
Divorcing With Children: Making the Best of It
Making the decision to divorce is one of the biggest decisions a person will face in their lives. Ending a marriage is not something that is taken lightly, especially when children are involved. Many parents refuse to pull the trigger on divorce, instead deciding to wait until the children are grown. But this can… Read More »
Preparing for Divorce
As the new year approaches, people tend to think about goals they can accomplish to improve their lives. This may or may not be surprising to you, but many people opt for divorce. Their marriages have been in bad shape for so long that they have finally decided to just be done with it…. Read More »
What is Micro Cheating?
Does your wife send suggestive texts to her attractive worker? Are you constantly fantasizing about the hot neighbor, even though you’ve barely said two words to each other? You may not think these actions constitute infidelity, but they do give off airs of micro cheating. Micro cheating refers to subtle actions that suggest that… Read More »
Signs of Deception in a Marriage
Does your spouse lie to you? You may not think so, but many relationships have deception involved. The crazy part is that you may not even know about it. Your spouse may tell you little white lies all the time. Or maybe you’re the one who does it. Have you ever told your spouse… Read More »
Transitioning from Being Married to Becoming Single
Being single and on your own can be daunting at any age. But when you’ve been married for many years and then divorce, then ending the marriage can be a huge blow. What do you do now? Living the single life can be a huge transition. You’re on your own now. You don’t have… Read More »
What Happens to Your Mortgage in a Divorce?
Marriage is not easy, and frankly, neither is divorce. Divorce can be especially frustrating when there’s a home involved. When there’s a marital home involved, things can get complicated and messy. What should you do with it? There are several options, but will your spouse agree with you? If you can come to an… Read More »
Six Stages of Marriage
The media tends to portray marriage as a fairy tale with a happy ending, but that is hardly ever the case. Sure, many couples stay together until death do them part, but many don’t. Their marriage goes through various stages. There are smooth parts and then there are bumpy rides. Sometimes you and your… Read More »
Can Counseling Save My Marriage?
Marriage is tough. It’s supposed to be a partnership where two people work together toward common goals. It’s an institution where the parties grow, both individually and as a couple. But this doesn’t always happen. Maintaining a relationship is not easy and often requires a little (or a lot of) help. That’s where counseling… Read More »
How to Talk to Your Children About Divorce
Going through a divorce is bad enough for adults. If you have children, imagine how they must feel. They may not know all the details about why their parents are splitting up, but it’s no doubt causing them emotional distress. Their lives are about to be upended. Your children likely have a lot of… Read More »
Can an Age Gap Marriage Work?
In many couples, the spouses are similar in age. They may be the exact same age or just a few years apart. While this is typically the norm, there are some exceptions. Some spouses have large age gaps (10 years or more). These are often called May-December romances. Sometimes they last a long time,… Read More »