Five Misconceptions about Family Law Separate Finances Will Protect You A lot of people believe that by keeping completely separate finances they cannot be held responsible for any of their spouse’s financial decisions. This is untrue. Even if you and your spouse maintain completely separate finances, you can be ordered…
What happens if you’re not the father? You may be wondering what your legal rights are, or if you have any in the first place. Though paternity tests are straightforward, it can bring on some complicated obligations and responsibilities. If you have doubts about whether or not you are the…
These words can hurt to hear, and a lot of people say them when they’re asking for a divorce or ending a relationship. While we don’t know exactly what’s going on in every person’s mind, there are common themes that people refer to when they say that they love their…
Our society has built up a harmful stigma around divorced people. Even though 50% of marriages end in divorce, we still stigmatize those who end up getting a divorce. Because of this, it can be difficult for those who have gotten divorced to reflect on what caused the divorce and…
When is it too late to save a marriage? Should you try counselling first? Technically Speaking… Until the divorce papers are signed and finalized, it’s technically never too late to save a marriage. Many couples have miraculous stories of saving their marriages from the brink of divorce and re-building something…
Should you combine your finances, or separate them? Different strategies work for different couples. However, it’s always a good idea to be completely informed before making a decision. So here are five myths about combined and separate finances. “Separate Finances Will Protect You in a Divorce.” Separate finances will not…
If I were a sociopath, would I know it? You might think the answer is yes, but antisocial personality disorder is not the sensational bad guy disorder that television series and movies have made it out to be. In fact, 1 in 25 people are estimated to have antisocial personality…
It’s the mental disorder most people have heard of, but they don’t totally get it. It’s Not What You Think A lot of people think that having OCD means that you like to wash your hands a lot, clean your house often, and keep things in order. While some people…
Does Marriage Counselling Work? If you’re trying to save your marriage, you may be wondering whether or not it’s actually worth it to go to marriage counselling. I mean does marriage counselling work? It does! And it’s generally good for couples to try it as soon as they need help. …
Even if it’s legal, it may not be a good idea. Is It Illegal to Date before Divorce Is Final? The short answer is maybe. It really depends on where you’re located. There are still some states where adultery is illegal. However, it should be noted that, just because adultery…
How to Survive and Thrive When Your Marriage Ends