There are plenty of downsides to getting a divorce. It can be expensive to dissolve your marriage. Parental divorce can be a source of childhood trauma for your shared children. You may have to move and will likely split most of your property with your spouse. You may...


Divorce
Why do people need professional help during a divorce?
Divorce is one of the most common reasons for people to wind up in family court. Given that it is such a common procedure, states have processes in place that allow people in unhappy marriages to file for divorce on their own behalf. Pro se divorce filings are common,...
3 tips for handling a narcissistic spouse during divorce
If you are married to a narcissist, then you may already know that your divorce is going to be tough. People with this behavior disorder may be angry or dismiss the idea that you want to get a divorce, which is problematic. They may initially attempt to pacify you,...
Divorcing when your partner is on the spectrum
If you are a neurotypical spouse seeking a divorce from a spouse who is on the autism spectrum, you may already understand that it could be quite a rough ride. Just as in your marriage, there will likely be concepts that your spouse with Asperger’s just does not “get”...
How might divorce impact your credit?
When you go through a divorce, many aspects of your life will change. One of these is your finances. Some people are shocked to find out that divorce can have an impact on your credit. For some, the impact isn’t considerable, but there are times when it can have a...
Don’t get the blues over your divorce
Especially around the holidays, being in the throes of a divorce can be downright depressing. It’s understandable for you to feels as if the wind has been knocked out of your sails. But it’s also important to realize that there are advantages to being divorced. If...
How can you make divorce easier?
While divorce can be freeing, it is unlikely to be fun. Untangling your life from that of another person can be complicated, costly and painful. To go from being Ben’s wife or Gerry’s son-in-law can cause us to wonder who we are anymore. Getting divorced will affect...
Should you consider having a private detective investigate your spouse?
You feel like there is something wrong with your relationship, and you believe that your spouse may be seeing someone else. Since you’re getting to the point where you want to consider a separation, now may also be a good time to hire your own private investigator....
What to do if your spouse doesn’t want to divorce
You’ve finally come to the conclusion that you want to divorce your spouse. However, once you bring your true feelings to light, you come to realize that your spouse doesn’t want to go down this path. They want to stay together. Should you find yourself in this...
Why leaving the house before your divorce may not be a great idea
Your spouse announces that they want a divorce. They ask you to leave the family home to make things easier. You’re hurt, maybe even angry, and your first thought is something like, “Fine. I don’t want to stay where I’m not wanted.” Hold up. Before you pack your bags...