If your spouse was the one to announce that they want to divorce, it can leave you in shock. That can be true even if you had been having problems for a long time. Often, one spouse is ready to take that step, and the other is left to deal with the reality that the...
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Who can support you through a divorce?
Few things in life are solo affairs, and divorce is no exception. Gaining single status will require a whole support team to get you there. As soon as the decision to divorce is made, you need to think about who you need on your team. Tread carefully if some of those...
Is your child acting strangely toward you after your divorce?
Emotions can run high in a divorce, especially if children are involved. Sometimes one parent can try to turn a child against the other parent. They may do it out of spite or to gain a greater share of custody. If you notice your child acting differently toward you...
Help your children deal with the changes that come with divorce
Parents who are divorcing may become focused on the practical side of the situation. Things like property division and the legal process are often the most important to them. They need to ensure that they’re helping the children during this process because the kids...
Postnuptial agreements can benefit both marriage and divorce
A postnuptial agreement functions like a prenuptial agreement. The only real difference is when the two parties signed the document. For example, couples enter into prenuptial agreements before they get married. When they want the benefits of a prenup but are already...
Would a CDFA be a valuable addition to your divorce team?
Divorce is a highly emotional process, but at its core, it’s a financial one. You have to determine how to divide significant and/or complex assets at a time when you may not be thinking clearly. You may be consumed by anger, resentment, fear and jealousy –- or...
Co-parenting properly helps children
Children whose parents are going through a divorce have to deal with some major life changes. It’s up to the parents to ensure that the children have what they need as they make this adjustment. There are several things that these adults can do to help. One of the...
Your ex can’t interfere in your relationship with your children
One of the hardest parts about divorce isn't the impact on your marital relationship but rather the changes in your relationship with your children. Instead of getting to see them every day, you know have to split that time with your ex. The worse things get between...
Divorce mediation isn’t for everyone: Is it right for you?
You’ve probably heard a lot about the advantages of settling divorce through mediation rather than through the court. A mediated divorce can take less time and money than one where each spouse and their attorneys negotiate their various agreements, which need to be...
Financial knowledge is crucial in a divorce
Do you leave the finances to your spouse? Doing so can put you at a significant disadvantage in a divorce. Yet, it is never too late to inform yourself. Divorce has a powerful impact on a person's finances Being informed is crucial. After a divorce, it is likely that...