If you’re going through a divorce, you’re likely trying to figure out how child support figures into your post-divorce budget. Or, maybe you’ve already gone through a divorce but you need to go through the hassle of having your child-support order modified. Though it sounds like a very complicated issue,…
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…
Co-parenting isn’t always as easy as magazine articles make it sound. However, it is extremely important that you and your ex find ways to co-parent effectively. Divorce can be a very confusing time for children, especially very young children. Having two parents who are on the same page, and willing…
Narcissistic personality disorder has become the hip and trendy label we attach to people we don’t like. With all the flashy headlines involving narcissistic personality disorder, you’d think it’s something everyone has. And, given the content of the articles with flashy headlines, you’d think people with NPD are inherently evil,…
Being Your Own Valentine after Divorce If this is your first Valentine’s Day alone, you may be feeling a little down in the dumps—but fear not: with the divorce rates hovering around 50%, many people are spending their first Valentine’s Day alone this year. Though your first year as a…
Spoiler Alert: There’s a good reason a lot of lawyers don’t take these cases. Getting cheated on is the absolute worst; the emotional pain of such a betrayal can cause some of the most devastating mental distress. Given what we know about the effects cheating has on a spouse, it…
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…
In the words of Joe Romano, “A day is a long time to feel happy.” The skit, Romano Tours, which first aired on Saturday Night Live, may offer wisdom to those struggling to find fulfillment in their marriage. Tour guide Joe Romano explains in front of a scenic backdrop all…
Getting divorced can be a scary and uncertain time, especially for those who have little or no work experience or education. However, even if you don’t have work experience or education, you still have options after divorce. You do not need to stay in an unhappy or abusive marriage just…
How to Survive and Thrive When Your Marriage Ends