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 […]
Top 5 Things to Avoid During a Divorce
Divorce is not a pleasant experience. And while there are few ways to make it easier, there are many ways to make the process longer, more painful, and more expensive. By simply avoiding these mistakes, you can get through your divorce as rapidly and cleanly as possible. Today, we’re going to discuss the top five […]
How Can I Tell if My Spouse is Planning a Divorce?
When we stand at the altar and say “I do,” none of us are thinking about divorce. Unfortunately, divorce happens, and it happens frequently. In 2016 alone, 2.2 million couples got married in the U.S. During that same year, 827,261 couples divorced or got an annulment. While it takes two people to get married, it […]
How has the Pandemic Affected Relationships and Divorce Rates?
2020 has offered many strange and unprecedented news events, not the least of which is the COVID-19 pandemic. While some people found quarantining with their significant other relaxing, others found it to be the death knell of their relationship. Although most of these couples were struggling before the pandemic hit, quarantining together was, for many, […]