You may be in love at 18, but your parents are telling you to wait to get married. You may have marriage on your mind after graduating from college, but should you wait until you are established in a career? You may be a single woman who becomes pregnant in your 30s, but does that mean that marriage is the …
People have things that they want and do not want in a partner. Obviously, they want someone who shares their values and whom they can trust. If they want children, they seek a spouse who also wants them. Maybe they want someone who shares their political views. When it comes to religion, however, having differences of opinion does not seem …
Anyone who has been divorced knows that the process can be emotionally charged and contentious. A divorce can be caused by many issues, such as infidelity, money problems, addiction and abuse. As such, many divorces do not occur without some degree of anger or frustration. By the time the spouses decide to divorce, it’s likely that the spouses are beyond …
The holidays are upon us. We just made it through Thanksgiving, and now Christmas is rapidly approaching. Christmas is often a joyous time of year where people spend time with family and friends. Kids are excited about presents and the impending visit from Santa. Deciding on a schedule for the holidays can be challenging enough for most people. Where should …
Most people in a relationship value monogamy. When they cannot trust their significant other to be faithful, it erodes a marriage. While fidelity is no guarantee of a happy, lifelong marriage, infidelity can almost always end a marriage. Such a dishonest move can cause irreparable damage, and in most cases, it leads to divorce. However, that does not always have …
In a divorce with children, one parent typically gets custody of the children, while the other pays child support. Unfortunately, not all parents make good on this obligation. Some simply cannot afford monthly child support payments and only pay when they can. Others do what they can to avoid this obligation. They may come up with excuses or stay out …
It is no secret that mothers tend to get custody of the children in a divorce. After all, women are often the primary caregivers. Even mothers who work outside the home are the ones who are often coordinating their children’s care. While some men are hands-on fathers or even primary caretakers, many are not. They may spend their free time …
When people think of abuse, physical harm often comes to mind. They imagine their spouse hitting, slapping, punching, kicking, or attempting to strangle them. Maybe their spouse has hit them with objects or tried to stab or shoot them. Emotional abuse is also common in relationships. One person may constantly berate the other, criticizing them, calling them names and yelling …
You and your ex-spouse have decided on all the necessary issues in a divorce, such as child custody, child support and alimony. You have come to an agreement on how to split assets and debts. You have signed the divorce decree and now you can move on with your life. You will not have to deal with the legal aspects …
In a divorce with children, one of the things that will need to be determined is child custody. It is hopeful that the parents can determine this on their own. However, given that divorce is often a stressful and emotional time, it is not uncommon for the parties to have some bitterness or anger toward each other. Therefore, agreeing on …
