Category Archives: Divorce
Divorcing A Disabled Spouse
Any divorce is can be complicated and emotional, but none more so than when divorcing a spouse who suffers from serious disabilities. In addition to feeling angry, isolated and sad, you may be wrestling with feelings of guilt. Nonetheless, if divorce is the right move for you, it’s best to put emotions aside and… Read More »
Florida Gray Divorce
Friends and family may be surprised at the announcement, but, after decades of marriage, you and your spouse are calling it quits. While it may shock those in your circle, the fact is that twice as many people over the age of 50 are divorcing today than did in the 90’s. The option for… Read More »
When The Divorce Is Over With: Have A Divorce Shower!
So you finally signed off on the last of the documents related to your divorce, and you’re officially single again. It feels great, except for a few creature discomforts—like when you’d really love to have a piece of toast with your scrambled eggs, but realize you no longer have a toaster. Or when you… Read More »
Women And No-Fault Divorce
International Women’s Day was celebrated last week, a day that acknowledges the inequities faced by women across the globe, and the battle to combat them. One area you may not have considered in terms of women’s powerlessness in American history involves those who were trapped in hopeless—even perilous marriages, with no way out. Not… Read More »
Is It Time To Give Up On Your Marriage?
Marriage is not always easy. Ask anyone who’s been married for a year or more, and they can testify to the fact that sometimes it’s doggone brutal! Marriage has ups and downs, for sure, but the downs can be excruciating. Even so, many couples endure these slumps, knowing that it’s just a momentary bump… Read More »
Don’t Make These Money Mistakes During And After Divorce
The financial costs of divorce can be significant. While the median amount needed in the country is around $7,000 to cover attorney and court costs, it doesn’t take much for that number to balloon to something much less pleasant—with complex, contested divorces reaching the tens of thousands of dollars. What’s more, all too often… Read More »
Take The Edge Out Of Your Divorce
Divorce is exponentially more difficult for some couples than others. That being said, there is no reason it has to be totally miserable. Some couples manage to keep things a little smoother than others. What can you do to improve the odds for your own divorce? Stay on top of your emotions: Likely you’ll… Read More »
Keeping Divorce Conversations Productive
Emotions run high during divorce, often making it difficult to communicate effectively with the subject of your consternation. Particularly in marriages where communication was an issue during the marriage, things won’t get any easier. To achieve the best possible outcomes, then, you’re going to have to manage expectations and your own behavior. Before Negotiations… Read More »
Misogyny And Gun Violence: Get Out Now
The reports used to trickle out periodically; now they’re a daily occurrence. Mass shootings—Incidents where four or more individuals are injured or killed during a single violent shooting episode—have topped well over 700 incidents annually of late. The suffering of victims and their families is unimaginable. What We Know Does it surprise anyone that… Read More »
How Fast Can You Say “Divorce?”
So your marriage has lost its pizzazz, huh? You thought you’d signed up for happily ever after, but what you got instead was a sink full of dirty dishes and TV seven nights a week. What now? If you take after these celebrities, the solution is pretty simple. Calling it Quits You’re not the… Read More »
