To divorce or not to divorce. That is the question. If considering ending your marriage, like Shakespeare’s character Hamlet, you may be wondering whether it is nobler to suffer or to file and put an end to your troubles. Many people hang on in a marriage for their...
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How to avoid contentious communication during your divorce
There may have been a lot of contentious communication leading up to your divorce -- but once the divorce process starts, it's often better for everyone if the yelling stops and both parties try to learn to convey information back-and-forth in a civil fashion....
3 ways to make a pending divorce easier on your children
Divorce can be so hard for children that physicians usually include parental divorce in their list of adverse childhood events that can affect psychological and physical development. Some loving parents will stay in an unhappy, toxic relationship for years just...
Facing a divorce while pregnant
Pregnancy can be a wonderful time or an extremely stressful time, depending on the circumstances. If you are enjoying good health, financial stability and a loving relationship while pregnant, this period could be one of the happiest of your life. However, if you have...
Vacation plans can bring child custody challenges
Family vacations are incredibly important. They may be one of the few occasions where you as a parent can give your child your full and undivided attention. They can be a chance to forget the responsibilities and routines of work and everyday life and have fun and new...
Putting yourself first after divorce can benefit your child
Social pressures can be overwhelming after giving birth. When other moms appear to sacrifice everything for their baby, you might feel guilty for finding the time to look after yourself. The same can happen after divorce. It can leave you feeling that you need to put...
Is there an easy way to divide stocks in divorce?
If you have stocks, then one thing you may find is that you have to divide their value during your divorce. Unfortunately, this isn’t a straightforward process, and there are requirements that have to be met. There are costs and taxes that may be associated with...
What’s a Qualified Medical Child Support Order?
When people divorce, everything can get complicated -- especially when the divorcing couple have children between them. One of the biggest concerns parents may have is who will pay for the children’s health care expenses. This is where a Qualified Medical Child...
Is your ex-spouse refusing to get appropriate care for an autistic child?
When you have an autistic child, it’s often difficult to know exactly what treatments or therapies will benefit them. After all, autism exists on a spectrum, and no two cases are exactly the same. How do you handle it, however, when your ex-spouse either refuses...
How to stop grieving and start living after divorce
Grieving is essential and natural when your marriage ends. However, spending too much time dwelling on the past is counterproductive. You need to start focusing on the future. What steps can I take to move forward with life post-divorce? Divorce is a chance to create...