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The Impact of Divorce on Your Social Life
Divorce can impact nearly every aspect of a person’s life. Some effects are obvious; New interpersonal dynamics must be navigated, questions about childcare may arise, and living arrangements will likely change. But how might your social life change after a divorce?...
Why a Divorce Lawyer is Necessary
If a tornado hits your home, you are probably not going to rebuild it by yourself. You will hire professionals who know how to put in the electrical, plumbing, and other parts of the construction process that need to be done. If you go through a divorce, you should...
Why Are Couples Divorcing Later in Life?
Over the past several years, the divorce rate for people over 50 has significantly increased. Reasons for ending a marriage are many as well as complicated and difficult. So when couples decide to divorce it means they are ready to embark on life a different way than...
Co-Parenting or Parallel Parenting, Which is for You?
Going through a divorce isn't easy. Between legal fees, court dates, and managing emotions, it's hands down one of the most challenging moments two people—who were once head over heels for each other—go through. Now, the already tricky event becomes even more...
Helping Your Kids Transition Into 2 Homes After Divorce
One of the hardest transitions for your child after a divorce is living in two homes. Not only are they no longer seeing both parents each day, but they also have two houses to get used to. You can make it easier on them by working together so that your child feels at...
How to Get through Your Divorce
It’s tough to control our emotions and behavior in certain situations. A divorce nearly always brings mixed emotions when dealing with lawyers, paperwork, and of course, the separation itself. People tend to take action even though it goes against the rule of “Never...
Reasons to Modify Child Custody
One of the main forms of family law cases are child custody battles. Mom and Dad may no longer wish to exist together so it is up to the court, with some input from the parents, on what happens to the child. Some parents come to an understanding and the custody debate...
Reasons to Hire a Divorce Attorney
If you’re currently going through or considering going through a divorce, you already know that it can be a complicated and emotional process. One of the hard questions you’ll have to face is whether or not to hire a divorce attorney. So, what are some reasons you...
How to Deal with the Holidays During Divorce
Divorce is one of the most stressful things you can deal with no matter the time of the year but dealing with it during the holidays can make it more stressful. It means more time with family who may or may not agree with your life changes. It means hearing opinions...
Some Dos and Don’ts for Social Media During a Divorce
Going through a divorce is a tough time, and there are times when you may be tempted to go on social media to vent your frustrations and let the world know what’s going on. You may also want to use social media platforms to get advice from support groups or friends,...
The Difference Between Guardianship and Custody
Family law can be difficult to understand when it comes to children, and legal definitions can be confusing. It’s easy to confuse the difference between custody and guardianship, and the terms are often used interchangeably, although they mean very different things....
Various Ways to Approach Divorce
Are you considering a divorce? Or has your mate filed for divorce against you? Unfortunately, ending a marriage isn’t as linear as it seems. There are numerous ways that a divorce may pan out in the courts. You’ll be surprised at all the options once you set the...