Financial abuse is becoming a more and more common occurrence in today’s society. Today, many men and women are using finances to manipulate and control their partners within a relationship. It’s important for everyone to recognize that financial abuse is not oFinancial abuse is becoming a more and more common…
Many people love to commercialize things, especially romantic love. Jewelers and chocolatiers are all too happy to profit off this mass commercialization, just as are the receivers of such gifts. However, those who are newly single on Valentine’s Day can find the holiday to be distressing, especially if the holiday…
When a child’s parents are no longer together there’s usually a pretty heated discussion about what the child’s living arrangements will be. But, in some cases, there are parents who do not have much of an interest in their child’s life. Not only will they peacefully bow out of any…
If you’re going through a divorce, it’s important to take care of your mental health. This is especially true if you have mental health concerns such as bipolar disorder. Having bipolar disorder can make the divorce process more difficult since those with bipolar disorder may be more likely to experience…
A lot of people say “restraining order” thinking that it means one party isn’t legally allowed to interact with the other party. Although that isn’t technically untrue, a restraining order can mean a lot of things. Simply put, a restraining order is simply a court order that prohibits a person…
In the majority of marriages, the house is the most valuable asset. Therefore, it’s no surprise that the first question many couples ask is who gets the house in the divorce? Since no two divorces are the same, it’s impossible to say what will happen to your home during a…
Do you feel as though you can go to your spouse and tell them about whatever you’re feeling, even when you’re feeling unsatisfied with your relationship? Though it probably doesn’t sound like a fun conversation, voicing your feelings as soon as possible can actually help prevent more complicated problems from…
A lot of people who are considering divorce are weighing legal separation vs divorce. Though legal separation may sound like a fancy way of saying “divorce,” being legally separated from your spouse is different than being divorced from your spouse. When you are divorced from your spouse, you are no…
Experts weren’t quite sure what the impact of COVID-19 would be on the divorce rates across America. Some assumed that the rates of divorce would skyrocket with so many couples who can’t stand each other being quarantined with one another. Others theorized that COVID may be a good time for…
Going through the divorce process is tragic enough as it is. But, what happens when your ex unexpectedly passes away before the divorce is finalized? A lot of people are caught off guard when their spouse passes away in an already stressful and unpredictable time. If your ex passes before…
How to Survive and Thrive When Your Marriage Ends