Upon discovering infidelity, you may have questions about whether or not you should take measures to protect yourself legally. While infidelity does not generally impact the divorce proceedings, your reaction to the infidelity and conduct after the discovery can impact the divorce process. For example, if you physically assault your…
Everyone wants to know: what alimony is, who can get it, and how much it’s going to be. Alimony Defined Alimony, often referred to as “spousal support” or “spousal maintenance,” is a sum that the higher-earning spouse pays to the lower-earning spouse. Contrary to what many believe, alimony is intended…
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,…
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…
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…
If you’re getting married soon, you’ve probably already had conversations with your future spouse about how the finances will be set up. If you haven’t had a chance to talk about it, it’s probably a good idea to have the discussion before the wedding. If you’re considering keeping your finances…
You’ve probably either heard of people threatening to take the kids, or seen it happen in movies and television shows. Unfortunately, it does happen to some people. If you’ve been on the receiving end of such threats, you may be wondering whether or not there’s anything you can do to…
Much like regular parent time, holiday parent time refers to the custody arrangement you have with your ex, but specifically around the holiday season. Your divorce decree likely includes provisions pertaining to where your children will spend holidays on both even and odd years. Parents are free to negotiate the…
Not everyone suffering from narcissistic personality disorder will end up going through a divorce. However, personality disorders often negatively impact a person’s ability to maintain relationships and navigate the interpersonal problems that arise in relationships. Due to this, those suffering from NPD may have higher rates of divorce and failed…
How to Survive and Thrive When Your Marriage Ends