The end of any marriage is an emotional time for all involved. While you should not bottle up your emotions, you need to ensure they do not get in the way. Losing control could harm your divorce settlement If people think you are behaving badly it could count against...
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Divorce is painful, but you can manage your emotions with these tips
People who are going through a divorce will likely focus heavily on how the split is impacting them emotionally. This is understandable because there are often some very personal factors that lead to the split. The issue with this is that the emotional toll the...
Abusive marriage? Prepare to leave if it’s safe to do so
Being in an abusive marriage is dangerous. You never know when things will turn violent. Any form of violence is a threat to your safety. If you realize that you need to get out of the marriage, you need to plan to leave. One of the most important things to remember...
What do you worry about during divorce?
Your spouse has asked you for a divorce, and now you’re looking for answers. You’re not trying to save the marriage. You just want solutions that can address the worries you now have, and you want to seek the best possible life for you and your children after the...
When is the best time to divorce when you’re a parent?
If your marriage is struggling, you may believe you need to tough it out until your children leave home. There could be many advantages to this. Children can be susceptible to a lot of stress when their parents split up, and your divorce could affect their education....
Emotional responses could hurt your divorce case
There is no question that divorces can be emotional, but it’s important for those going through them to remember that divorces are also legal arrangements. Getting a divorce is about more than just separating. There are legal actions that happen, and there are...
How to tell your spouse that it’s over
You are 100% sure that you want a divorce -- and 100% certain that you are dreading the conversation you need to have with your spouse. They’re not a bad person, but the two of you are just not a good match. Telling your spouse that a divorce is coming is never going...
Hiding past traumas can impact your health
Honesty is the basis of a solid marriage. When either partner is unable to be fully honest, there is a chance that the marriage will weaken. This can eventually lead to a divorce. This is true even if the hidden points were from the past and especially if they...
Your divorce doesn’t have to be contentious
Many people automatically think about having to go through contentious battles when they think about a divorce. While your divorce might not be a pleasant experience, it doesn’t have to be a constant fight between you and your ex. Going into the process with a plan...
Why paying lump-sum spousal support might not be a good idea
Among all the tension and stresses of divorce negotiations, it’s understandable that you might want to get all your spousal support payments done quickly and move on with your life. You might go into it hoping to pay the least alimony possible and for the shortest...