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One potential issue in a domestic violence or abuse case is that you and the abuser -- a spouse or romantic partner -- may be the only people who were present when the situation occurred. As a result, you may tell very different stories. For example, you may claim...
Many children tend to gravitate toward one parent or the other at different stages in their lives. Their parents' split or divorce can be quite disruptive depending on their allegiances. Your child may decide that they don't like one of your parenting styles now that...
The home where you live probably holds a lot of memories from your marriage. It also represents a lot of the income you and your spouse have earned over the years. Not only will you have paid a substantial amount of your income toward your mortgage each month, but...
The divorce process is likely to be trying at the best of times. Inevitably, everyone will feel the pressure, some more than others. However, there are practices that could help relieve some of the pressure during divorce proceedings. Outlined below are four common...
When a relationship begins to deteriorate, couples often take the decision to move to separate homes. However, this separation in itself does not constitute a change in legal status. The process of legal separation updates the marital status, allowing for some...
It’s not uncommon these days for people to still be paying off student loan debt well into their 40s and even beyond. Therefore, if you and your spouse both have student loan debt as you divorce, you’re far from alone. So how do you deal with it? Generally, if you...
A surprising number of people suffering from domestic abuse will stay with their violent partners because they worry that divorce will harm their children. They may think that if their partner doesn't hurt the kids physically, leaving might do more harm than the...
Financial security after a divorce is an important goal. You have to know what to expect so that you can plan for the future. Unless you and your spouse signed a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, the outcome of your divorce will depend either on your negotiations...
Hands down, the most heartbreaking aspect of any divorce for a man is the fact that, if he does not win full custody, he can no longer live with his own children every day. If you are facing the prospect of shared custody or simple visitation rights, it can seem as if...
As your divorce proceeds, it begins to get more contentious by the day. Now, even the kids are fighting amongst themselves. Some are clearly stating preferences to live with one parent while the others want to remain with their other parent. You never thought you...
