The breakdown of a marriage can do significant mental and physical harm to both parties. You may have seen it happen to a friend or colleague. They put on weight, take less care with how they dress and walk around with a sunken look in their eyes. When you ask if they...
When you got married, you probably thought that you had forever. Unfortunately, not all marriages last forever. Divorce occurs quite often, so being prepared for it if your marriage is deteriorating is critical. Several signs signal that your marriage is ending. If...
Divorce among older people, or gray divorce as some call it, continues to rise. There are several reasons for this. First, divorce is now more socially acceptable than it used to be. Second, modern women are more likely to have had careers and financial independence...
Most parents understand that divorce is hard on their children, but they may not realize exactly how ending their marriage will impact their children. Rather than keeping yourself in an unhappy and potentially volatile situation out of concern for your children, it...
If you’re facing divorce, it’s natural to want to learn as much as you possibly can about the process. You know how big of an impact this is going to have on your life, you probably have not been through a divorce before and it all feels foreign. You may start talking...
Addiction is one of the more common reasons that people file for divorce. When your spouse spends a huge amount of money and alcohol every week, when they bring illegal drugs into your home or when they can't stop gambling, your entire family is in danger. There is...
You’ll always find a lot of information telling you what to do once you file for a divorce, but do you know what to do before you file? There are several things you should do before you give those divorce papers to your spouse, because being prepared can help your...
If you stayed home with your children or were at home taking care of the household while your spouse worked, you may have become fully reliant on their income and support. That is normal for many people in relationships, and it’s something that can become a talking...
When you think of people in North Carolina who are ending their marriages, maybe you tend to think of younger individuals. Perhaps they are going their separate ways because they simply grew apart over time, don’t share the same basic values, disagree about child...
When considering a divorce, you will have a lot of questions. If you are a parent, you will not be the only one with questions that need answers. Asking questions is how children make sense of things, and your divorce will be no exception. As parents, you need to...
It is understandable if you are reluctant to get divorced -- even if you are stuck in an unhappy marriage. You might want to stay together for the kids or out of fear of winding up alone. But for every negative that comes with divorce, there is also a positive. So,...
There are so many complications involved in a high-asset divorce that many people overlook some of the most important steps. Making sure that you get a fair outcome requires that you understand your household's financial circumstances and the value of your assets....
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...
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....
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...
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