Divorce is a life-changing time that creates significant uncertainty for couples. Run-of-the-mill issues become emotionally charged as family members try to navigate a new chapter. Parents struggle with the impact that the split will have on their children. For many...
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Dysfunctional marital dynamics
The early months, if not years of marriage, usually define "wedded bliss." However, the "head over heels dynamic" can change over time. Balance in a relationship is paramount. Spouses should embrace their union. However, imbalances can shift the environment from...
Divorcing a narcissist
Discovering that a spouse is actually someone who suffers from narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a revelation that is hard for any partner to accept. The decision to divorce, under any circumstances, is difficult. Ending a marriage with a narcissist may be...
Gray divorce on the rise
Divorce at any age is a traumatic experience. Whether the marriage lasted for a few months or several decades, the fallout of a failed union is legally complex and emotionally charged. Loyalties among children may divide an entire family. Disparaging statements coming...
When spouses refuse to pay their fair share
Several years ago, the Department of Education offered married couples a chance to consolidate their student loans. Promises of lower interest rates and one payment instead of two drew more than 14,000 borrowers into the program. As with many federal government...
Divorce and social media: A combustible pairing
Social media is interwoven in all facets of life. It has provided platforms to communicate with friends and family. While some use Twitter, Facebook, and other platforms to share happy stories of their lives, others weaponize their accounts with negative and highly...
The divorce process: Perfectly imperfect
Some divorces are contentious, with two spouses battling in constant and continuing court hearings. Children are placed in the middle of their warring parents. Anything resembling respect and dignity is tossed aside to wage war. Divorce is a transitional time where...
The unpredictability of divorce
The end of a marriage represents a quantum shift in the lives of soon-to-be ex-spouses and their children. The divorce process is both legally complex and emotionally challenging. Life is changing, and everyone impacted by the split faces an uncertain future. Along...
How is debt handled during divorce?
As part of creating their joint life, many couples incur debt during marriage. In the event of a divorce, those debts must be addressed as part of the property settlement. If the couples have a premarital agreement, then the division of debts may already be decided....
Hidden assets and debts are a more common concern than many may believe.
When secrets come to light during the divorce process, those revelations can have a significant impact on your life. This is especially true if your spouse has kept aspects of your finances secret from you, and these secrets can have a long-term impact on your...
