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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...
Your Child Custody Questions Answered
Divorce isn’t just the legal ending of a marriage, it’s the dissolving of a family and for many that can be a catastrophic set of events where family life is concerned. Depending on your child’s age, mental and emotional state, the socioeconomic situation, and how...
Ways in Which Divorce Affects Children
One question that always comes up when couples with children are contemplating divorce is whether or not the divorce will be too much of an emotional strain on the children. To start, this is not a reason to stay married. If a relationship is not working, you’re doing...
Basics of Property Division During Divorce
Divorce is painful. It’s not a surprise. An emotional break from the person you married and the ensuing rift in your family is bad enough. But divorce’s administrative and bureaucratic elements can make it even more of an emotional and mental headache. But marriage...
What is the Best Interest Factor for Child Custody?
There is so much confusion around how child custody is determined that it can leave people apprehensive and confused. Knowing how the court determines custody can help remove the fear and give you an idea of what to expect. One thing to remember is if you are...
Considerations of Filing for Divorce Before Your Spouse
It’s really unfortunate that something so emotionally taxing and heart breaking also has to come with so much bureaucratic and administrative headaches. But when you’re looking to dissolve your marriage, it becomes a legal matter and with that there are some important...
5 Important Steps When Preparing for a Divorce
No one sees their marriage ending in divorce, but statistically it’s very likely. As of 2020, almost 50% of all marriages will end in divorce or have to deal with some form of separation. So, if you’re in the process of getting a divorce, you’re not alone. And the...
The Right and Wrong Ways to Get Divorced
You may be puzzled by the title of this blog post. For instance, you may be wondering, "how can I mess up something that's already messed up?" But it is possible to take a bad situation, such as going through a divorce and make it even worse by doing the things listed...
How Can I Support My Friend That’s Going Through a Divorce?
Even if you have gone through a divorce yourself, it can be challenging to know what to do or say when your friend is going through it. It doesn’t matter if the split is amicable or not. It’s still an emotional time and watching your loved one go through all the...