Category Archives: Divorce
Transitioning from Being Married to Becoming Single
Being single and on your own can be daunting at any age. But when you’ve been married for many years and then divorce, then ending the marriage can be a huge blow. What do you do now? Living the single life can be a huge transition. You’re on your own now. You don’t have… Read More »
What Happens to Your Mortgage in a Divorce?
Marriage is not easy, and frankly, neither is divorce. Divorce can be especially frustrating when there’s a home involved. When there’s a marital home involved, things can get complicated and messy. What should you do with it? There are several options, but will your spouse agree with you? If you can come to an… Read More »
Six Stages of Marriage
The media tends to portray marriage as a fairy tale with a happy ending, but that is hardly ever the case. Sure, many couples stay together until death do them part, but many don’t. Their marriage goes through various stages. There are smooth parts and then there are bumpy rides. Sometimes you and your… Read More »
Can Counseling Save My Marriage?
Marriage is tough. It’s supposed to be a partnership where two people work together toward common goals. It’s an institution where the parties grow, both individually and as a couple. But this doesn’t always happen. Maintaining a relationship is not easy and often requires a little (or a lot of) help. That’s where counseling… Read More »
How to Talk to Your Children About Divorce
Going through a divorce is bad enough for adults. If you have children, imagine how they must feel. They may not know all the details about why their parents are splitting up, but it’s no doubt causing them emotional distress. Their lives are about to be upended. Your children likely have a lot of… Read More »
Can an Age Gap Marriage Work?
In many couples, the spouses are similar in age. They may be the exact same age or just a few years apart. While this is typically the norm, there are some exceptions. Some spouses have large age gaps (10 years or more). These are often called May-December romances. Sometimes they last a long time,… Read More »
Navigating the Holidays With Children After Divorce
Divorce can be tricky when children are involved. Things get especially complicated around the holidays, when both parents typically want to spend as much time with the kids as possible. Both want the kids on Christmas, New Year’s Day, and everything in between. The kids are being pulled in many directions. This can lead… Read More »
Why Are So Many Celebrities Getting Divorced?
When celebrities get divorced, is it really a shock? Maybe for some fans. Many truly believe their favorite stars will stay together forever. Then there are those who couldn’t care less if a celebrity gets divorced and actually expect it to happen. But when multiple high-profile celebrities get divorced at roughly the same time,… Read More »
Splitting Child Custody Over the Holidays
Believe it or not, time is flying and the holidays are fast approaching. This can be an exciting time of year for many people. Families get together. People pig out on turkey and watch football. Kids decorate Christmas trees and wait for Santa. But for divorced parents, the holidays can be a stressful time… Read More »
What is Marital Abandonment?
In the dating world, there is the phenomenon of “ghosting,” in which a person goes on a date with someone and then never hears from them again, despite multiple attempts at communication. Many people resort to ghosting because they don’t have good communication skills and they just want a clean break from the other… Read More »