Talking to Your Adult Children About Your Divorce
When parents divorce, they may no longer share a home or finances, but they will always have a mutual connection with their children. This bond does not end when children become adults and even become parents themselves. Although your kids may have grown up, talking to them about your decision to divorce can be difficult. […]
Step-children and ending your relationship
Becoming a step-parent, especially to young children, can mean taking on an important role in their lives and having a special connection. If your marriage to their parent ends in divorce, your future relationship with these children can be uncertain. Legal Relationship Step-parents do not have legal rights to their step-children which means they can’t […]
If I divorce will I lose my bond with my children?
When your marriage is just not working, and you have children, you can find yourself at a difficult crossroads. If you stay, your kids could grow up in the same home with you but also watch you and your spouse in an unhappy and even conflictual relationship. If you leave, you could end up seeing […]
Can I make my Spouse move out during the divorce?
By the time you or your spouse has spoken the words “I want a divorce,” you may have crossed a point of no return. Knowing the marriage is over and living in the same home can be uncomfortable, and for some, too painful to handle. You may also need your spouse to leave because of […]
I rely on my partner’s income but want a divorce: What are my options?
When you are financially dependent on your spouse and want to leave the marriage, you can feel powerless and trapped. For many in this situation, staying in an unhappy marriage out of fear of the unknown may seem like the only option. However, remaining in the wrong relationship for financial reasons can come with painful […]
Leaving a Long-Term Marriage
Divorce is one of the most difficult and stressful experiences you can have during any phase of your life. For those who have been married for decades, deciding how to divide assets, address retirement resources, and manage healthcare needs can be complicated issues. Additionally, leaving someone with whom you have shared most of your life can […]
Planning for Your Insurance Policy During Divorce
As a parent going through a divorce, you will have to make countless decisions regarding child custody and how you will raise your kids. While you are negotiating matters such as child support and time-sharing, you may also be thinking about your children’s future if you or your ex were to pass away. While you may have […]
What to Expect After Divorce
Depending on the circumstances, a divorce can either be a relatively short or a long drawn-out process. Some spouses do what they can to end things amicably, while others are hostile and adversarial through every stage. Once the divorce is over, both people are left to get on with their lives. While every divorce is as unique as […]
Planning Your Child’s Mental Health Care During Divorce
Parenting a child with a significant mental health issue can be stressful and trying. Often, attending to their needs can mean seeing numerous specialists and even watching them endure multiple hospitalizations. There can also be challenges that come with making sure that they get the right accommodations at school. When the family is going through […]
When your ex marries the extramarital partner
The end of any marriage is likely to be painful, but when your spouse has had an affair, it can be devastating. Once the divorce is finally over, you hope to be able to begin recovering so you can move on with your life. However, hearing that your ex is marrying his or her affair […]
