Dividing time with your children can be one of the most painful parts of a divorce. One issue you might worry about is what the other parent is telling your child about you. Too often, bitter feelings between exes negatively impact what parents say to their children....
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Is the summer a good time to get divorced?
If you need to get divorced, any time can be the right time. Maybe you're stuck in an abusive marriage. Maybe your spouse struggles with addiction and is harming the family financially. Maybe they have changed a lot since you got married and you just cannot do it any...
After a divorce, what happens to the ring?
In American culture, many married women received an engagement ring as part of the proposal for marriage. For some, it's an heirloom piece of jewelry that has been passed down through generations. Others purchased a ring brand new. Either way, it is a symbol...
How can I help my teenager cope with divorce?
Dealing with a parent's divorce can be difficult for children of all ages, not least for teenagers. They can be particularly vulnerable to difficult changes because they may find it hard to express their emotions. This transition from child to adult can take a toll on...
How can you best divide up your investment accounts in divorce?
One of the scariest things about divorce for many spouses is not knowing what's going to happen to their valuable assets such as homes, cars, jewelry and collectibles. If a couple shares investment accounts, though, then this can take their concerns to a whole other...
Approach kids with a united front when seeking divorce
If you are the parent of minor children and you are going through a divorce, you likely are worried about the children's reaction to the split. Kids' reactions can run the gamut from relieved to traumatized depending on the circumstances and their individual...
Will your busy life lead to divorce?
Do you ever feel like you're just too busy all of the time? Maybe you constantly have a hundred things you want to get done, and you know you'll never get to them all. Maybe you spend long hours at work, trying to get ahead, but it seems like it's neverending.This is...
How divorce can negatively impact finances
Making the choice to divorce is generally not something people do lightly. They are likely aware that doing so will impact multiple parts of their life. What they may not realize is just how big the impact can be on their finances.If you are considering divorce here...
Digging into the many reasons for divorce
Divorce isn't simple. It does not always happen for a few similar reasons. While many people point to major issues like infidelity or abuse, there are often many other reasons to consider. This is why people on the outside often feel surprised when a couple splits up...
January is the month for resolutions including getting divorced
Many people look to January as a month to get their lives started on a new footing. For many, this means deciding to leave their marriages. This is one of the reasons why January has been dubbed by many as "Divorce Month".A spokesperson for the National Association of...

