You’ve likely seen stories of stars, royals and other wealthy, famous people whose “conscious uncoupling” (AKA divorce) was so mature and civilized that they continue to vacation together with their children as well as their current spouses. You probably assume they...
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Why you should avoid social media during your divorce
Social media in the middle of a legal issue is usually not the best thing. And this is not different during a divorce. Some people fail to make the right moves during their divorces, and end up dealing with negative consequences. Therefore, you need to be careful....
Why do many kids think they caused their parents’ divorce?
One of the most heartbreaking things you can experience as a divorcing parent is to have your child ask, “Are you divorcing because of me?” They might not ask it in precisely that way. They might relate the situation to a particular thing they did. Regardless, it’s...
2 ways collaborative divorce benefits kids
When a marriage is strained beyond repair, the couple in question would traditionally head to court to settle various aspects of the divorce. However, litigation does not have to be your first choice, especially if you and your spouse are seeing eye-to-eye on most...
How do you know if a collaborative divorce is the right choice?
Divorce is not an easy process, even when the two of you are in a position where you still get along. It’s a highly emotive event to go through which is made even more complex when you have the well-being of your family to consider. When considering your options, you...
3 important steps to take before filing for divorce
Have you decided to file for divorce, you may be ready to file the papers and move on. While you may want to get things over with as quickly as possible, rushing the process is never a good idea. Preparing for divorce is important. Some steps to help you with this...
3 tips for a successful collaborative divorce
If you and your spouse can agree on major issues during your divorce, you may not need court intervention. With professional help, a collaborative divorce can give you fair solutions. This divorce process is almost similar to mediation - the difference is that it's...
How can we help our kids cope with the divorce?
Sometimes, divorce can be the solution to an unhealthy and unhappy union. If you have decided to end your marriage, there’s a pretty good chance you will be thinking about more than just yourself. This is especially true if you have kids. Divorce can impact children...
5 points to know about a QDRO
People who are going through a divorce will have to handle the asset division process. This can be challenging for some people because of the retirement accounts that are part of it. If both individuals have a retirement account and those are equally valued, they may...
3 reasons for a January divorce
It’s fairly common for people to call January “divorce month.” The reasoning for this is simple: Divorce cases start more frequently in January than in other months. This is especially true when compared to the months immediately preceding it. But just knowing that...