Category: Divorce
From Disagreement to Agreement: How Documentation Benefits Co-Parenting
Despite your differences, you and your co-parent must communicate after your divorce. If you two share custody of your children, you’ll stay in contact with one another for years as you raise your kids into fine adults. Since you’ll be dealing with each other, anyway, you might as well learn the art of communicating effectively […]
Mom vs. Dad: Who is More Likely to Get the Children?
Forget how you think a court will rule in a custody battle. We’re here to dispel the myth many have about who gets custody of the children after a divorce. The Root of the Myth In the past, child custody laws have reflected the economic age and social beliefs about a parent’s role at the […]
Getting a Fresh Start After Divorce by Freshening Up Your Space
“Letting go” after a divorce or separation can be easier said than done. Ridding yourself of certain material possessions can bring about the mental release you need, starting in the home you and your ex once shared. Get rid of the things that don’t inspire or bring you joy. These things may remind you of […]
How to Tell Your Children You’re Getting a Divorce
Naturally, we hesitate to tell our children bad news. What do we say? How do we say it in the best way possible? You can better support your children in coping with the news if you and your spouse carefully decide what to tell them together. Research and anticipate their difficult questions and your responses. […]
The Emotional Stages of Divorce and Why You Want to Know Them
Whether you started the ball rolling to end your marriage or were blindsided by it, divorce is disruptive, to say the least. While everyone will have unique experiences and emotions during their divorce, everyone will travel through similar stages. We’ll discuss those stages below. Afterward, we’ll tell you why knowing them is so important. Divorce […]
Divorce vs. Annulment: The Difference and Why It Matters
Both divorce and annulment are ways to end a marriage. What’s the difference between the two? Is one type favorable over the other when you and your spouse separate? The answer to that question will be easy for most couples–one is usually the obvious pathway. We’ll explain. Divorce In a divorce, you and your spouse […]
Splitting Student Loan Debt After Splitting Up
As if breaking up isn’t hard enough to do, splitting student loan debt can add another complex layer in untangling yourself from your former spouse. Many factors play a part in answering the question, “Who pays what?” Read on to learn more about the legal aspects of splitting student loans after a divorce to help […]
Five Essential Financial Skills for Divorced Parents
Divorce can be a real drain – just don’t let it drain you financially. We’ve narrowed down the skills every co-parent needs to regain economic stability to the five essentials. Banking 101: What You Don’t Know Can Cost You Some co-parents may find themselves dropped into unfamiliar territory after a divorce, needing more experience with […]
How Your Post-Divorce Home Affects Your Life
Divorces are typically emotionally wrought. As if dealing with the mental turmoil of an ended relationship isn’t enough, exes must somehow muster the fortitude to make wise financial decisions that will have far-reaching and long-term impacts. One sizable decision is what to do with the marital home. Read on for some insightful information to aid […]