A Good Karma Breakup?

Every so often a well-meaning friend gets me so nuts over my breakup that it takes every cell in my body to get back to a “good karma” mindset. That said, a divorce judge’s book about “good [ Read More ... ]

Who Really Benefits in No-Fault Divorce?

New York, the only U.S. state that doesn’t allow no-fault divorces, is expected to pass this new law. But the change would make it easier for a wealthier spouse to end a [ Read More ... ]

Divorce on Friendly Terms?

Divorce doesn’t have to be a nightmare. Couples ask profesionals to mediate and help collaborate.  This approach is emotionally less taxing and not as costly as lawyers going into battle.

Just an Exchange of Baggage

If divorce is so hard, then why break up in the first place? One reader submitted this question and suggested that saving a marriage on the brink may be a tad easier [ Read More ... ]

Pre-Divorce Planning

Much business for private investigators comes from spouses engaged in pre-divorce planning. Savvy divorce lawyers tell clients to find out as much as possible as early as possible, before papers are served.

Managing Adult Emotions During Separation and Divorce

Sometimes, life just doesn’t seem fair. You didn’t ask for this any more than your kids did. You didn’t even see it coming. Years of working together at creating a family and in an instant, everything is different. Even though you’d heard stories from co-workers and friends, you never guessed that your marriage would end like theirs. Now you feel betrayed and angry. Intensely angry. In fact, you never knew you could feel this way and you don’t like it.

21 Things to Do Before Asking for a Divorce

Before you start the process there are things you need to do to “CYA” to protect children and yourself.

10 Separation and Divorce Guidelines to Follow

by Jan L. Warner – LifeManagement.com If you have a marriage problem, you must prepare before you go to see a lawyer. You’ll get lots of advice from others, but which should [ Read More ... ]