Divorce

If you’re married, the odds are that you and your spouse have been planning for retirement together. Maybe you have joint savings accounts or investment portfolios. Maybe you’ve had conversations about when you’re going to retire and what you want life to look like...

One of the first things divorcing spouses think about after agreeing to end their marriage is living arrangements. Where will each of them live until the divorce is finalized? If this is your concern, here are two options to consider: 1. Remain in the family home If...

Child custody arrangements are legally binding, but that doesn’t mean they are permanent. Custody arrangements can be modified around significant life changes.  However, before requesting a custody modification, it’s important that the parent can justify it. The...

Understandably, teenagers experience unique challenges as they adjust to their new life circumstances when their parents divorce. Unlike younger children, teens are more independent, socially active and emotionally aware, which can make this kind of adjustment a...

Every person contemplating divorce has their own unique concerns and priorities. For some people, ensuring regular time with their children is the most important consideration. For others, preserving retirement savings or their small business might be their most...

Divorce is an emotional process, but some people don’t realize the scope of the emotions they should expect. The primary emotion someone feels may depend on their position in the divorce. For example, someone who initiated divorce may feel happy they’re getting to...

Marriage can be a fruitful partnership that enriches both people's lives when built on mutual respect, trust and care. However, a toxic marriage can be dangerous to your mental and physical well-being, potentially leading to serious trauma and health impacts. If you...

You’ve put up with the lies, the gaslighting and all the other negative behaviors that come with marriage to a narcissist. You have thrown in the towel on this marriage and are looking for a safe way out. It’s a new year and time for a new start. Below is some...

A strong marriage is one that involves both people who are able to face the highs and lows of life together. This relationship is all about being able to balance each other without losing sight of the ultimate goal of living the best life you can together.  Some...

Once upon a time, if you wanted to get a divorce in the United States, you had to prove that your spouse had someone “wronged” you in a way that qualified as “grounds” for the divorce under your state’s laws – even if both you and your spouse simply wanted out. That...