In your marriage, you have been the person staying at home and taking care of the kid. You had to give up your job and stay home because the cost of daycare would have been more than you made. In the end, it made sense to be a stay-at-home parent, and you and your...
Financial questions to answer as you prepare for divorce
With divorce staring you in the face, you can’t waste any time planning for your financial future. It’s critical that you take steps today that’ll position you for success in your post-divorce life. Here are some of the many financial questions to answer as you...
Should you be asking for spousal support?
The stress of a divorce may be difficult to handle, especially if you’re worried about your finances. You always worked, but you didn’t earn as much as your spouse. In the last two years, you took off time to take care of your children. Getting a new job may take...
Why do children think divorce is their fault?
You know that your children did not cause your divorce. The issues in your marriage, between the two of you as a couple, did that. Maybe it was financial stress, not spending enough time together, growing apart or not being faithful to the marriage. No matter the...
Dealing with one of the most difficult parts of your divorce
The decision to divorce is usually only made after considerable thought about whether the relationship is salvageable or not. Once you know that you’re going to divorce, you have to embark on one of the most difficult aspects of the end of the marriage – dealing with...
How is paternity determined?
You loved your child the moment they were born, but after a long discussion with your girlfriend, you knew that there was a potential that you were not the father. You want to ask for paternity testing, but you already signed a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity....
How to help your friend when they’re going through a divorce
Whether it’s your sibling, a parent or your best friend, it’s hard to watch someone go through a divorce. You know that they need comfort and help -- but you may still feel somewhat helpless to ease their sorrows. Here are some ideas: Don’t volunteer advice. No two...
How to take care of your children during divorce
With so many details requiring your attention during divorce, it’s possible to overlook the need to pay extra close attention to the well-being of your children. On the plus side, there are a number of things you can do to help maintain a stable environment for your...
How to tell your child about an upcoming divorce
Divorce has an impact on children, and it starts the moment that the child’s parents tell them about the upcoming split. When parents want what is best for their kids, it is important for them to think carefully about what this conversation means and how it will go....
Yes, you can help your kids adjust to divorce
It can be difficult for children to adjust to divorce, but there are steps every parent can take to reduce the stress and anxiety that a divorce can cause. Your children may vary in age, but despite that, you can always make it a priority to help them understand and...