Staying together for the kids is a common reason that people opt not to get divorced. They think it will just be too hard on the children, so they stay married even when they both, as adults, just want to end the relationship. Is this wise? Staying together for the...

In some ways, you can think of divorce like bankruptcy. If you declare bankruptcy, it’s because you’re in a difficult financial position, perhaps through no fault of your own, and you want a fresh start. With divorce, you’re in a difficult personal position, also...

Your divorce may eventually work its way onto social media. If your profiles say that you’re married and are linked to your spouse’s, that’s going to change when you split up. However, you want to keep as much of the divorce off of social media as you can.  For most...

Some people feel a bit of a slump in January when midwinter blues hit and the glow of the holidays finally fades away. Despite being the first month and a promising New Year, January often gets a bad rap because of its association with bad weather and the post-holiday...

No matter what you do, there’s no way to eliminate all of the stress associated with the divorce process. The same holds true of the fact that you have to spend a good amount of time working through the details. However, there are a variety of steps you can take to...

Is this the first holiday season after your marital split? If you’re a parent, you’re probably worried about how you can preserve the joy of the holiday season for your kids despite all of the changes in their lives. It’s not always easy. The good news is that your...

Nobody really likes the idea of having their personal business trotted out for public discourse. That idea can be significantly more disturbing when you hold a prominent position in your community. The unpleasant details that may come out during a divorce can damage...

Adultery or marital infidelity can do massive amounts of damage to an unsuspecting spouse. When you realize that your spouse has been seeing someone else, you may completely lose your sense of trust in them. You may also experience damage to your self-esteem and...

Many people struggle with their divorces. It’s just true that divorce is complex and often has emotions involved. You’re ending a relationship that you thought would last, so it makes sense that you would be disappointed and hurt. One thing attorneys often hear is a...

Entering a divorce case with some misconceptions about the process can make it harder than it needs to be. Unfortunately, many people get second-hand information or believe common myths, which are hard to break when they’re already getting divorced. In order to help,...