Going through a divorce is a very stressful and emotional experience, and all of your feelings can push you into making decisions that don't really reflect who you are. From picking fights with your ex to digging in your heels instead of compromising like you usually...
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4 things to do when filing for divorce
The secret to a successful divorce is preparation. The steps you take prior to filing the petition for divorce will affect the trajectory of the divorce process.Read on to learn the four things you should do just before you initiate the divorce as well as throughout...
You don’t have to lose your business in a divorce
No one gets married thinking that one day they will divorce. Weddings are happy celebrations of two lives joining as one, but the truth is that marriage can be tough. Not everyone gets the "happily ever after" storybook ending.Statistics show that just over half of...
Out of touch? 5 ways divorced dads can connect with teen daughter
Your were there for the "terrible twos" and the tantrums, but lately, as a divorced father, you are realizing more and more that your little girl is growing up — without you. It can be hard to connect with a teen with whom you share a home, but for fathers with...
Who gets to keep the family home in divorce?
When you are facing divorce, you have a lot of questions. You know life will change now that you and your spouse are splitting up, but you wonder what exactly you’ll have to give up when you split your assets. Will you have to let your spouse keep the family...
Blindsided by divorce? 3 things to keep in mind
Some couples discuss filing for divorce for months or even years before taking any steps to end their marriages. However, for others, the news comes like a very unwelcome bolt from the blue when they get served with divorce papers.If the later scenario is what you are...
How will you handle college expenses for the kids after divorce?
If you are the parent of college-bound children and are also headed for divorce court, you need to address in your divorce judgment how the kids' college expenses will be divided between you and their other parent.It's worth noting that no parent "owes" their child a...
Tips to help kids over the hurdle of their parents’ divorce
If you think adjusting to the divorce is hard on you, just imagine how challenging it is for your children to accept that their parents have split up. Kids can really struggle with their emotions during these stressful times. It's important for parents to be aware of...
Your strong emotions could lead to major divorce mistakes
There are many reasons why hiring an experienced divorce attorney to assist you in ending your marriage is a good idea, but the intense emotions people experience could be the best reasons of all.When emotion overpowers reason, you can make mistakes that could...
Should I file for divorce or wait to be served?
If you and your spouse haven't gotten along well in a long time, one or both of you may be wondering whether it's time to fish or cut bait.Once you have made the decision to pull the plug on a marriage on life-support, you have to decide whether you will be the one to...
