Your spouse might be laying the groundwork for divorce by displaying certain behaviors and actions. It’s important to remember that each person and every relationship is unique, and there could be other reasons for changes in behavior. However, if you…
Divorce is a major life change that can significantly impact your decision-making abilities. The emotional turmoil of divorce can cloud your judgment leading to impulsive decisions that may harm your best outcome. Before discussing divorce with your spouse, consider the…
The difference between an at-fault and no-fault divorce proceeding can be substantial. In a no-fault divorce, neither spouse have a requirement to prove that the other spouse did something wrong to justify ending the marriage. In contrast, at-fault divorce proceedings…
Filing for divorce is a significant life decision involving complex emotional and legal processes. Before uttering the word “divorce” to a spouse, consider several steps before filing. Also, take some time for self-reflection regarding your decision to ensure it’s the…
Some behavioral signs and actions may indicate your spouse is laying the groundwork for divorce. It’s important to remember that each person and every relationship is unique, and there could be other reasons for changes in behavior. However, if you…
In a child custody case, the primary goal is to determine what’s in the best interests of the child or children. The court bases its decision on: Physical, emotional, and psychological needs The child’s preference, depending on their age The…
Domestic violence (DV), also domestic abuse, encompasses violent acts or threats directed between people in a close familial or social relationship. A couple may be dating, living together, or married. Two people may share a child or be family members. Those…
There has been an increase in the divorce rate among older US couples, often after long-term marriages. Divorces among baby boomers have risen dramatically in the past thirty years. If you are fifty or more, statistically, you are more likely to…
You might imagine that people with lots of assets and money need prenuptial agreements. However, any couple with individually owned property, assets, or significant debts should consider signing a prenuptial agreement. There may be valuable collections or sentimental items to…
Divorce is rarely, if ever, without conflict, particularly when the custody of minor children is at stake. It is useful to remember that divorce may solve relationship problems but also creates new challenges with co-parenting in separate homes. While it…