If Valentine’s Day is important to you, and you’re recently divorced, you may be uneasy about spending your first Valentine’s Day alone, especially if you aren’t ready to begin dating. Although spending the holiday alone may be difficult, you can get through this day in one piece. If you’re concerned…
A lot of people unsurprisingly wonder when it’s time to start dating again. Because everyone is different, it’s difficult to give a definitive answer that makes sense for every person. Some people need years to heal from the pain of their divorce while other people are ready to date again…
Many people wonder whether or not they can even get full custody, or if it’s even possible in the first place. What Does Full Custody Mean? Colloquially, when people say that they have full custody (also referred to as sole custody), they’re typically referring to an arrangement where the children…
Although we’re the divorce pros, we’re not necessarily pro-divorce. You’ll hear a lot of new ideas on the internet. One idea that keeps popping up is that marriage is a trap. And, you’ll hear a lot of people claiming that marriage is a trap for men. Money.com, MSNBC, and Psychology…
Financial disagreements can put some pretty serious strain on a marriage. Growing research continues to show that when couples are experiencing money problems, it can easily cause conflict in their marriage. Separate Finances Having separate finances doesn’t mean that your marriage is destined to fail, as many couples have separate…
If you don’t like your ex’s new significant other, you may be wondering whether or not there’s anything you can do to keep them away from your kids. When You Don’t Like Your Ex’s New Partner It’s not uncommon for parents to be apprehensive about their children meeting their ex’s…
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…
Christmas may be an especially challenging time for families who are working through divorce. Even if your divorce has been finalized for years, Christmas may still present your family with challenges. Oftentimes disagreements arise regarding which presents each parent will give, and what the schedule will look like, Even Christmas…
The holiday season represents a magical time for many children. However, if your children are spending their first Christmas with separated parents, it may be a good idea to consider ways that you could make the holidays run a little more smoothly for the sake of your children. Calling the…
Not everyone needs a prenuptial agreement. In fact, most couples don’t benefit from a prenuptial agreement when there aren’t significant premarital assets that could be contested in a divorce. However, depending on your circumstances, a prenuptial agreement may be able to help protect you in the event of a divorce….
How to Survive and Thrive When Your Marriage Ends