Divorce is difficult, especially when children are involved. One common question that often comes up is who the kids will live with. Sometimes, one parent alleges that the other parent would struggle to raise the kids on their own because of mental illness and asks...
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How do you divide custody of a pet during divorce?
Getting divorced can be difficult if you have children and you have to split up custody. You and the other co-parent have to work together to find a custody arrangement, or the court can decide how you should split up parenting time and decision-making power. Another...
Why would financial success lead to divorce?
Many people see financial success as a positive for their relationship. For instance, maybe they’ve heard that divorce is more likely after job loss, which is true. Perhaps they’re just thinking about how financial stress often causes couples to have conflicts that...
Divorce can still happen if there’s no conflict
Conflict in a relationship often leads to divorce if couples can not resolve these disputes on their own. The disputes themselves could also drive a wedge between the two individuals so that they do not have the same romantic connection they had before. One way that...
Divorce could happen because of your commute
If you ask people why divorce happens, they’ll cite a multitude of reasons. Infidelity. Financial troubles. Stress and conflict. Getting married too young. The list goes on and on. One thing that you may not have suspected, however, is your daily commute. Some reports...
Should you close a bank account during a divorce?
After many discussions, you and your spouse have decided that you’re going to get divorced. It’s time to begin dividing your lives. Since you have a shared bank account, you’re considering closing that account and starting one under your own name. In many ways, this...
Why should you pay off debts during a divorce?
Divorce is a major financial upheaval. While dividing up assets is often the focal point of divorce proceedings, equal attention must be given to debts. Failure to address debts can have long-lasting ramifications for both parties. Debt acquired during a marriage is...
Why you should avoid social media during your divorce
Some people going through a divorce use social media to express their feelings or seek support from people in online communities in similar situations. The use of social media during a divorce is widely discouraged, as it can affect the outcome and someone's response...
What are the dangers of dating during divorce?
Your marriage is officially over – or it will be, once all the negotiations are done and the paperwork is all signed and properly filed. You’ve mentally moved on, and life is short, so why not take a chance on a new relationship if the opportunity is there? Well,...
What should you do about your artwork in your divorce?
When you’ve been married for some time, you’ve built a life together that includes buying things you both benefit from. From big, practical purchases like cars and houses, to those which decorate life such as jewelry and artwork. If you’ve accrued a significant...