Divorce, even under the best of circumstances, is a difficult undertaking. On one hand, you want to protect yourself and maintain your sanity even when the process does not appear amicable. On the other hand, you want to avoid aggressions that can ignite a protracted...
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Documents you need when preparing for divorce
Divorce is rarely easy. The outcome of this process often results in several life changes you must adapt to. When you have so much on the line, you may wonder how to prepare for this process. One way is to know some of the documents you need, which will be requested...
2 ways to manage a divorce from a narcissist
Going through a divorce is difficult, even in the best situations. When the person you’re walking away from is a narcissist, you have to think about how that condition will impact the split. One thing that you can count on is that the narcissist will make this as hard...
2 unique ways to handle a contentious spouse in a divorce
It’s hardly a surprise to you that your spouse is making your divorce as difficult and drawn out as possible. They’re angry that you’ve decided to end the marriage, and their logic seems to be that you should suffer as much as possible before you (finally) get your...
Why social media and divorce don’t mix
It’s a well-known fact that social media can harm marriages. It can reduce marriage quality and contribute to marital relationship neglect. Some spouses find out their partner is cheating through social media. For example, according to one study, Facebook is mentioned...
Your custody dispute doesn’t have to turn to war
It can feel devastating to deal with a custody dispute with your spouse. You both once worked together to raise your children, but you’re now dealing with a situation that doesn’t seem to have a positive resolution in sight. One on hand, you want to negotiate and be...
Why gray divorce is growing more common
It is becoming more and more common for older individuals to get divorced. When talking about someone who is over the age of 50, this is generally referred to as gray divorce. Studies have found that it is happening more even though divorce rates for younger people...
Why you shouldn’t stay on the mortgage with your ex
If you and your spouse are getting divorced, your ex may want to stay in the home. This generally triggers a refinancing of the loan. However, they may discover that they can't get the proper mortgage on a single income. They may then ask you if you will agree to stay...
3 tips to handle your contested divorce
It is never easy to deal with a contested divorce in which you feel that you are constantly fighting with the other party. You may not want to answer your calls or check your text messages for fear of getting into another conflict. This kind of scenario is hard on...
What are long-term effects of parental alienation on children?
Divorce or separation is never easy, especially for the children. In the event of a divorce or separation, the children involved deserve to maintain a strong and healthy relationship with each parent. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for some parents to attempt to...