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…
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,…
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…
“Have your cake and eat it too.” It’s an old phrase to describe a person’s ability to have a good thing without having to sacrifice another (seemingly mutually exclusive) good thing. We see this with the keto versions of bread at the store. We see apps like Klarna that offer…
Whether it’s a substance addiction or behavioral addiction, addiction can take a toll on a marriage. Psychologists are increasingly considering behavioral addiction and substance addiction to be forms of mental illness. Tragically, many who are struggling with addiction often report prioritizing their addiction over their loved ones, acting in ways…
Getting ready to divorce? It may help to have an inside look into the divorce process. This blog will walk through the legal steps of the process known as litigation. The process can vary in different situations. Papers are Drafted and Served The first step is for the party initiating…
With the increasing popularity of social media platforms, more and more people are comparing themselves, their lives, and their spouses to what they’re seeing on social media. Unfortunately, real life rarely looks as airbrushed and polished as social media. Not only has social media allowed people to compare, they’ve also…