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Abandonment, excessive fighting, religious conflicts, irreconcilable differences and infidelity are all reasons couples divorce, and the list goes on. Whatever the reason, your life after divorce may become very challenging. You might feel lost, depressed, or insecure and it might be tough to be around friends in happy marriages.
It’s officially August and many families have been planning their vacation since the start of summer. A fun family trip in the heat of August can be a memorable bonding experience for many families, or it can be a child custody drama-filled horror. Summer trips can lead to fights with your ex about where and …
Summer Vacation: Great Family Bonding or Child Custody Nightmare?Read More
When your spouse is also your business partner, a divorce will most likely complicate a few things in life. Celebrity designer Vera Wang and husband Arthur Becker are calling it quits, Women’s Wear Daily recently reported. It’s unclear whether either party has filed divorce papers. Wang and Becker were married in 1989 and have two …
You are divorced, you’ve “lost” your spouse (and babysitter!) and you’re dealing with kids at home during the summer (or at least living in your home for part of the time). Yes, it is a summer of no love and you aren’t loving it. How can you make sure you are getting your fair share …
Divorce Advice for Co-Parents: How To Get Your Fair Share This SummerRead More
You’ve heard the nightmarish divorce stories from your women friends. You already feel hurt and alone and you aren’t interested in any more arguing. And, you aren’t certain if your husband would be willing to consider a stress-free divorce via mediation. Here’s advice from a family law expert on how to avoid a divorce battle, …
Divorce Advice for Women: Can You Talk Your Husband into Mediation?Read More
With the steady recovery of the stock market, investment accounts roaring back to life and deferred compensation coming back, high-income individuals are again dividing assets instead of debts when it comes to divorce. Yes, in what is known as a “divorce economy,” homes, businesses, investments, vehicles and even cash must somehow all be divided. But …
The Divorce Economy: What Wealthy Couples Need to Know about High Asset DivorceRead More
Most women don’t want to face the facts when they discover their husband is cheating. What do you do first? And how do you not make a big mistake when you are in the middle of an emotionally-traumatic time? These divorce tips could pave the way to a smart divorce for those women who unfortunately …
What Do you Do If Your Husband Cheats? A Smart Woman’s Guide to DivorceRead More
For many men, life after divorce is daunting and sometimes downright scary. The despair, loneliness and pain are often just too much to bear after a dreadful break up. So, what to do now that you’re feeling lost, lonely and perhaps forgotten? Do you consider yourself damaged goods and wonder who will want you or …
How Men Can Avoid Major Mistakes During and After DivorceRead More
For parents, thinking about divorce can bring stress and guilt because the emotional ramifications that can come from legal separation with children. How will the kids react? Will you damage them? And what will your life look like after divorce? Actually, making the decision to co-parent with your soon-to-be ex spouse could be one of …
In this very digital age, divorce has become much more transparent. Couples even a few years ago could live their lives quite anonymously (can you say affair?) while stashing money on the side for any troubling possibility. Not so much anymore. With all records going digital and with cameras on every smart phone, our lives …
Digital Age Divorce Advice: Is It Legal to Find a Cheater or Hidden Assets?Read More
The digital lifestyle can have negative consequences and one of which is this: You can sabotage your own divorce case if you aren’t careful about posting on social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and even the up-and-coming iPhone app, Instagram. In fact, the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) recently released a study that …
How Social Media, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Geotagging Can Undermine Your DivorceRead More
When considering divorce or separation, do you immediately feel like you’re stuck in a leaky financial boat that’s sinking fast? This can be a tricky and difficult time, but you can stop your ship from going under with smart financial decisions at the outset of the divorce process that can set you on a new …
Navigating the Divorce Process: First Steps to a Smart DivorceRead More
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