Divorce affects every person within your family, including your little ones. Depending on your children's ages, they may not fully understand the concept of divorce or why their lives have to change. As a parent, you cannot stop them from feeling negative, but you can...
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3 tips for preserving mental and emotional health during divorce
Even when proceeding with a divorce is the right choice for a couple, the process can be exceptionally difficult. Marriage binds two people closer than any other relationship, so splitting that union typically has massive consequences. If you are struggling mentally...
Co-parenting with a service member
Co-parenting has become an increasingly popular option for divorcing parents. Of course, this means more instances will pop up where an ex-couple still want to co-parent even with one in an unusual situation. This includes situations where one parent serves in the...
What happens to retirement assets in a divorce?
Regardless of whether you are undergoing an amicable or contentious divorce, you are likely to face complications and uncertainties. One such uncertainty might be the fate of your retirement assets. It is possible that both you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse have...
How should you use social media during your divorce?
If you are like most people, social media is part of your daily life. You may use these sites to entertain yourself, connect with others, stay updated with friends and family members, learn about new topics and more. According to the Pew Research Center, approximately...
Tips on having a successful collaborative divorce
Getting a divorce comes fraught with stress. Dividing assets presents a complex task. An even more sensitive topic is who will receive child custody. Having a judge rule on these matters can be expensive and uncomfortable. Collaborative divorce remains one alternative...
How do assets impact divorces?
Many rumors exist surrounding the impact of assets on divorce. It is commonly believed that a couple with higher assets will likely fight even harder during the asset division process. But that is not necessarily the case. However, assets in general seem to have a...
3 reasons to consider lump-sum spousal support
If you are a woman who is heading toward an inevitable divorce, you may have some concerns about supporting yourself financially after your marriage ends. After all, according to Merrill, on average, divorced women over age 50 experience a 41% drop in household...
Divorce rates among older adults more than doubled since 1990
If you are inching up on retirement and also contemplating divorce, research shows you are not alone. A growing number of people living in Minnesota and other parts of the United States are now divorcing later on in life, and many are citing similar pressures placed...
What role do mediators play in divorce?
Mediators serve as a valuable tool in any setting where two disputing parties or more need to work out their differences and reach an agreeable arrangement. This also holds true for divorce, where mediation remains one of the most popular options for those who want to...
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