Making sure you’ve got a complete post-divorce budget is an important part of starting the divorce process. Start with the Utilities First things first: let’s start with the utilities. Most people have gas, electric, phone bills, internet, water, trash, and sewage. You likely have car insurance, rent/mortgage, and health insurance….
Common Law Marriage Depending on your circumstances and the state you’re living in, you may be able to petition the court to recognize you and your significant other as married when making post-break-up arrangements such as who’s getting the car, the house, etc. However, states generally require you to petition…
You’ve probably seen the goofball guys on the internet loudly proclaiming that women shouldn’t have Instagram if they’re married. Knowing what studies have revealed about social media, it’s probably fair to ask whether either gender should have social media, even when they’re single. But the issue is especially relevant to…
Everyone wants to know: what alimony is, who can get it, and how much it’s going to be. Alimony Defined Alimony, often referred to as “spousal support” or “spousal maintenance,” is a sum that the higher-earning spouse pays to the lower-earning spouse. Contrary to what many believe, alimony is intended…
Can Biological Parents Change Their Mind? Can biological parents change their minds after giving the child up for adoption? Well, in most cases, it is not an option. What Does “Adoption” Mean? In most cases, adoption is final and cannot be “undone.” When you give a child up for adoption,…
We live in a culture where being jealous is decidedly uncool, and sometimes we forget that, even though controlling and obsessive behaviors are unacceptable, it’s normal to feel jealous from time to time. This is especially true when your significant other is getting attention from someone they might be attracted…
Leaving an Abusive Wife Our society frequently downplays the abuse men go through. From sexual violence to physical abuse, our society believes that men just simply cannot be victims of inappropriate behavior by a woman. The aforementioned has tragic consequences: due to these attitudes, many men stay in abusive relationships,…
Five Ways to Prevent an Affair There are many reasons people begin affairs. Some people are unsatisfied with their marriage and choose to have an affair instead of ending the marriage. Other people pathologically believe the grass is greener on the other side. Many times, affairs begin for a complicated…
You’ve probably heard the statistics before: after your first divorce, you’re more likely to get divorced in following marriages. And not only are you more likely to get divorced, but your children too are more likely to get divorced. If that really is the case, how do you break the…
Most people will admit that they’ve had the urge to go through a significant other’s things. In a relationship, it’s normal to feel insecure from time to time, or have brief moments of doubt. However, if you’re consistently tempted to go through your significant other’s things, or you have gone…
How to Survive and Thrive When Your Marriage Ends