Divorce

Divorce happens all the time and many people who divorce have children. As such, eventually, their children will need to know that a divorce is happening. But, it can be difficult to know what the right way is to talk to children about such a difficult conversation. ...

Those who somehow manage to walk away from divorce proceedings equipped with a well-functioning child custody order are lucky. Most times, one or both co-parents are not in love with the arrangements. You may know you can eventually seek post-divorce custody order...

A divorce can be greatly upsetting and throw a large wrench in your life. You likely felt as if you needed to be more than one person at all times as you finalized all your legal documents.  However, while you may think your divorce is finalized, or in its final...

Obtaining a divorce is a major decision that should not be taken lightly. While some separations go more smoothly than others, there is no easy way to break up with a long-term partner. For this reason, people often delay the decision for several months or even years....

When most people think about the potential consequences of a divorce, they worry about things like child custody and who will get to keep the family home. But there are other important factors to consider, especially if you're nearing retirement age.  How will your...

Divorce is difficult no matter the circumstances. And so is breaking the news of your divorce to the children – even if they are adults. Adult children, just like minors, can experience the same amount of emotional turmoil following the news of their parents’...

Social media is a huge part of people’s lives these days. Most people turn to social media to do business, meet new people and interact with friends and family. Still, some turn to social media for venting and support when dealing with difficult situations. However,...

There are rare situations in which two people get divorced and decide to remain joint owners of their home. It is far more common for people to simply sell the home and divide the money that they earn, or for one person to buy out the other person’s share and get to...

Gray divorce is a term that’s used to describe married couples that are separating age 50 and above. On the whole, studies indicate that this is the only category of divorce that is on the rise. As with other areas of divorce the reasons behind them can be...

Not every couple who breaks up can immediately transition to being co-parents. If you and your estranged spouse are having difficulty parenting your kids across two homes, then “co-parenting” may not be the right choice for you or your kids right now. Co-parenting...