Few assets stress people considering a divorce like a primary home can. You probably spend a significant amount of your household income every month on your mortgage and other housing costs. Your home is likely the most valuable piece of property you own, and you...

People often don't realize how unhappy their spouse is about their marriage until they get served with divorce paperwork. Regardless of how strained your relationship with your spouse has become, you may not particularly relish the thought of blindsiding them with a...

People can change for a lot of different reasons. Sometimes, a period of depression or anxiety might lead to someone changing their behavior or acting differently toward their spouse and family than they usually do. Other times, stress can be a contributing factor to...

As you prepare for divorce, it’s likely for confusion to set in. You have a basic understanding of what the process entails, but you’re unsure of how to approach the many challenges that are sure to come your way. On the plus side, when you attack your confusion head...

Many relationships are cyclical. You and your spouse may go through a rough patch, only to use the difficulty of that bad point in your relationship as a springboard into increased intimacy and a more satisfying connection. Marriage means making a long-term commitment...

You’ll deal with a variety of concerns as you prepare for divorce, with those associated with your assets and finances at the top of the list. It’s clear to you that your assets are at risk if you divorce. But what may not be clear is the steps you can take to protect...

The longer your marriage has lasted, the more unnerving getting divorced might seem. Especially for someone who has been dependent on their spouse for much of their adult life, trying to end the relationship and move on may seem like an impossible task. The closer you...

The postnuptial agreement has not received nearly as much attention or credit as the prenuptial agreement. Although a prenuptial agreement is often a very valuable document, for couples whose circumstances have changed since a prenuptial agreement or for couples who...

Even though your divorce is behind you, co-parenting with your ex will ensure that you remain in contact well into the future. And when that happens, there’s a greater chance of complications regarding custody, visitation and other related details. Fortunately, there...

When you decide to divorce, you should immediately turn your attention to the well-being of your children (if you have any with the other individual). There is no denying that things will change for your children, but it's your job to step in and make the transition...