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Divorce
Want to ask your spouse for a divorce? Read this first
There are a few situations where divorce is easy. However, if you have decided this is the direction you want to go, figuring out how to tell your spouse can be tricky. The good news is, that there are a few tips that can help. Keep reading to learn more. Be sure...
In an unhealthy marriage? Divorce can be better for your kids
It can be difficult to rationalize a divorce when you have children to think about. You may worry about how divorce will affect your child. You may worry your children’s emotional development will struggle to grow. You shouldn’t hesitate to file for divorce because...
Setting the tone for your divorce: What to know
Your marriage isn’t working out, but you simply can’t picture you and your spouse going to war – especially since you need to have a functioning co-parent relationship for years to come. The tone you set at the beginning of your divorce is incredibly important. Poor...
What is collaborative divorce?
People think of divorce as a war or a series of pitched battles that pit former spouses against one another. Litigation often leads to this sort of acrimonious approach. When spouses go to court to argue over custody or property division, they can become quite...
What are the benefits of family law mediation?
When you are going through a divorce, it can be hard to get on the same page with your spouse. You may both have hurt feelings or come to the table with different approaches to ending your marriage. Divorce mediation is helpful, because it reduces the likelihood of...
Why self-care is so important post-divorce
Taking good care of oneself during and after your divorce is vital in order to move on to the next phase of life -- and that's not always easy, especially for parents. In the months following a divorce, many people are extremely vulnerable and emotionally fragile....
How can you tell the kids you are divorcing?
You’re getting a divorce, and you both agree it is for the best. There’s just one problem. How do you tell the little guy who is fast asleep upstairs? The little guy who only this morning drew a beautiful picture of the three of you and pinned it to the refrigerator....
Is your marriage over?
“I filed for divorce because I was mad,” one man said. I wasn’t quite ready for the emotional consequences of the process that began to control my life. Many would benefit from meeting with a licensed counselor who offers couple counseling. Bereavement Counseling Can...
Financial planning during divorce?
At the end of the day, finances matter in a divorce. Bills must be paid and needs must be considered. Before the bills get out of hand, have you considered: Debt Consolidation — Working on a plan to pay off credit cards may free up available cash - there may be two...