This is a question that we get asked a lot, especially by people who make less than their spouses. They are often concerned that they will not be able to afford an attorney if they have to pay for it by themselves.
Can I ask my wife/husband to pay my divorce fees?
How do we tell the kids we are getting a divorce?
A couple of weeks ago, we shared some tips for divorcing parents on how to successfully co-parent their children, even when the parents' relationship is rocky at best. In today's post, we will discuss something few divorcing parents look forward to: the conversation where you tell your children that Mom and Dad are getting a divorce.
When couples therapy ends in divorce
If you and your spouse are experiencing significant marital challenges, you may be considering attending couples therapy. Couples therapy can be a very beneficial experience for you and/or your spouse. However, it is important to understand that simply because you are attending couples therapy, your marriage may still end in divorce.
Why indifference can be your best friend during divorce
If you and your spouse have opted to divorce, you are likely anything but indifferent towards the divorce process itself and you are likely anything but indifferent towards your spouse. The very thought of your spouse likely inspires intense emotions that may include sadness, anger, frustration, guilt and/or longing. The idea that your spouse inspires strong emotions within you is completely understandable. However, it may benefit you to opt for indifference towards your spouse in a specific way during the divorce process.
Communicating with others about your divorce: Part II
Earlier this week, we began a discussion about the dos and don'ts of divorce-related communication. Because a divorce or child custody dispute is a private matter, you shouldn't feel obligated to tell everyone you know or to share more than you are comfortable with.
Communicating with others about your divorce: Part I
Communication these days rarely comes with the assumption of privacy that it once enjoyed. In the past, most conversations were verbal and unrecorded. Now, we often communicate with others through written (albeit electronic) means: email, texting, social media posts, etc.
A few tips about going through a divorce
Divorce can be a tough time for everyone in the family, and there are a lot of important matters that need to be handled throughout the divorce. Emotions will run high, and there will be times where you just want to curl up into a ball and give up. There's no hiding it: divorce is tough.
Legal separation and divorce are two very different things
Imagine that a married couple, after years being together, starts to see some fractures in their relationship. Though they try to patch things up, the relationship just keeps getting worse and, eventually, they decide it is time to do something about it. Instead of immediately filing for divorce, the couple talks about their options. They are considering a legal separation as opposed to a divorce.
Cohabitation agreements can help unmarried couples split equitably
Divorce happens every day in the United States, and it seems like celebrity divorces are even more frequent (but only because they receive media attention). With celebrity divorce comes discussion about prenuptial agreements, infidelity, child support and all matter of other issues - legal and personal.
More and more parents building up college savings for their kids
Parents want their children to have a bright future. There are many things parents do to try to secure a strong future for their kids. One such thing is save up money to help with their children's future college costs.
