The top concern most divorcing parents have is what the end of their marriage will mean for their relationship with their kids. Almost everyone has read or heard a story about a good parent who lost custody or who endures unfair treatment by the family courts. The...

Many parents understand that their children are trying to adapt to major changes after a divorce, but they may not realize how significantly the divorce has affected them. Some children will feel significant grief over the divorce. Others will be stressed and anxious...

Your house is probably the biggest asset that you bought while still married. It's is also likely the most valuable asset that you share with your spouse. The marital home can often be a source of disputes during a divorce. Each spouse may feel entitled to the home,...

Your spouse has a legal obligation to disclose all assets that the two of you own during a divorce. You must do the same. If the court is involved in dividing those assets, they first need to know exactly what you own.   Unfortunately, this does not mean that spouses...

Think back to when your child was little. Remember how they would flit between subjects that -- to you -- seemed unconnected. Children’s minds can work in strange and wonderful ways. It is part of the reason kids are so creative. Yet, if you are getting a divorce, it...

One of the most difficult things in any divorce is reaching a child custody arrangement that both parties are happy with. If your ex-spouse is not happy with the conditions, they may try to modify them at a later date. Courts can modify child custody agreements To...

Going through a divorce is difficult emotionally, can be physically exhausting and may even leave you with financial difficulties if you’re not careful. In fact, it is extremely important to focus on your current standard of living and the standard of living you want...

It is important for parents to have similar rules, punishments and routines for their children after a divorce. Unfortunately, though, it’s not legally mandated. You can’t force your ex to follow your rules. For instance, say you want to ground your child from...

Divorce is often a series of pitched battles between spouses where each individual tries to hurt the other or at least win in different aspects of the divorce. Conflict is often seen as inevitable, but the emotional reactions are what lead to all the fighting and...

You know your marriage is unhealthy, and you want out. Your spouse, on the other hand, refuses to even consider the idea. “Marriage is for life,” they say, and they won’t even talk about it any further. Does this mean you’re stuck? Not at all. Mutual consent is only...