What do you do when your ex won’t return your things? They’ve probably returned the big items that they’ve been ordered to, such as your car. But what about the smaller items? You may have left some clothes, jewelry, items of sentimental value, or small items that your spouse would…
It isn’t uncommon for clients to be surprised by divorce papers. Since communication frequently breaks down during marital strain, it’s normal for one spouse to be filing for divorce after years of unhappiness while the other spouse is completely blindsided by the divorce. If you’ve just been served, you’re likely…
Going through a divorce can feel a little extra difficult when you feel as though you’re surrounded by disapproving people. Perhaps you’re the first one in your social group to go through a divorce.You may be part of a religious group that views marriage as a sacred institution. Or, you…
A lot of married couples go by the phrase, “What’s yours is mine, and what’s mine is yours.” But, what about when the marriage ends? Obviously, most divorcing couples are no longer carrying on with that mentality. However, in many marriages, not all property is considered marital property. Depending on…
A Canadian man made headlines after “losing custody” due to his COVID-19 vaccination status—and he’s not alone. Myriad people have attempted to modify their custody orders based on their ex’s vaccination status. Though the decision to receive the vaccine is a personal one, it has become highly politicized, and even…
Emotional affairs can be much more nebulous than physical affairs. They can be completely one-sided, where one party has romantic feelings for another completely unsuspecting person. Or, both parties can be engaged in an intense emotional affair that just hasn’t turned physical yet. And, the definition of emotional affair can…
No matter who you are, you’ll likely be on the wrong side of a double standard at some point in your life. Though society is moving in a direction where double standards are becoming increasingly frowned upon, we haven’t been able to eliminate them entirely overnight. Even in 2022, many…
“But they never hit me.” It’s one of the most common reasons people choose to ignore red flags in relationships. Ideally, nobody would stay in a relationship with a person who crosses their partner’s boundaries. However, people stay in unhealthy and abusive relationships all the time. Though it’s impossible to…
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…
How to Survive and Thrive When Your Marriage Ends