You’ve decided to pursue a divorce and end your marriage, and you feel many emotions. You’re anxious about the transition, sad about the end of your marriage, and wondering how it will feel to work with a divorce attorney. You’ve never been through a divorce before (or it’s been a while), and you’re not sure […]
How to Know When Divorce is Inevitable
If you’ve ever been in the position of having to end a relationship and realizing when divorce is inevitable, you know the process is not easy. Deciding to separate is emotionally fraught, especially if you have children or have spent years of your life together. When is enough truly enough? Will your partner change? Is […]
Do I Still Need an Attorney With an Uncontested Divorce?
You’re getting divorced, but you and your spouse are handling it amicably. There’s no fighting over who gets what, and you believe the uncontested divorce will move along as easily as possible. So, do you still need an attorney? It’s a common question. You and your spouse both agree on the divorce, and you expect […]
How do Step-Children Factor into a Divorce?
Do you have step-children? Are you considering a divorce? If so, you’re not alone. According to recent research, 42% of American adults have at least one step-relative (a step-parent, step-sibling, or a stepchild). What’s more, there are about 11.6 million stepchildren in the U.S. Unfortunately, these stepchildren can quickly become unintentional victims when their parents […]
Why is Getting a Divorce so Emotionally Difficult?
Divorce: even when it’s needed, right, had-to-happen, been-too-long-in-the-making, it’s hard. And for good reason: getting divorced can mean uprooting your entire life, turning your social and personal relationships inside out, interrupting the routine for your kids, and disrupting everything for a long time. It’s emotionally difficult. There’s no way around it. While it’s impossible to […]
5 Reasons to Avoid Social Media When Getting a Divorce
Today, social media is a way of life for most people. With over 3.6 billion users worldwide, social media has become the way many of us connect, shop, read the news, and much, much more. If you’re getting divorced, though, it’s generally best to avoid social media. While it may seem harmless to use social […]
How can I Tell if my Spouse is Cheating?
In a marriage, cheating is one of the most devastating things that can happen to a couple. Unfortunately, it can also be challenging to uncover. If you’re concerned your spouse is having an affair, you may wonder how to find proof or reveal signs of the clandestine relationship. In this post, we’ll share a few […]
What is the Number one Reason for Divorce?
Most of us know that divorce is common. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 53% of marriages have faced separation or divorce within 20 years. And while every marriage is different, the reason for divorce tends to be predictable. In this post, we’ll discuss the top causes of divorce in the […]
What’s a “Gray Divorce”?
When you think of divorce, most people imagine young couples or people experiencing a midlife crisis. Did you know, however, that divorce rates are skyrocketing among people who are 50 and older? These are sometimes called “gray divorces,” and they can be incredibly challenging. If you’re considering a gray divorce, there are several considerations to […]
Moving to a New State After a Divorce
Your divorce is finally over and you’ve started to think about the future. And what says “fresh start” more than a move to a new state? Unfortunately, moving after a divorce isn’t always as easy as it would have been pre-marriage, especially if you have kids. In this post, we’ll break down the rules and […]