Divorce

With more than one million couples divorcing every year, the emotional impact is difficult on the couples and on their children. If you are one of the divorce statistics, here is some advice for...

Getting a divorce is extremely stressful, not just for the married couple, but for any kids involved, as well. Talking to your kids about getting divorced can be difficult, too. Here are some...

Dealing with children during a divorce can't be overlooked. When you decide you're filing for a divorce and ending your marriage it's going to effect those around you. Kids at a young age don't...

I believe we all have a similar dream of finding that right person, having a long term relationship, getting married, having children . . . and the happily ever after. In the “olden days” when I...

Feeling a looser after a divorce is normal and it is only part of the emotional stress caused by the separation but your life in not over your marriage is. Statistics shows that 50 percent of the...

There are many questions that you may ask yourself before you dive into a divorce. Perhaps there was a huge fight and your anger turns into "I want a divorce". First of all know that you...

The good news is that you've found a woman you think you'd like to spend the rest of your life with. The potential downside, however, is that your new romance is a package deal that includes the...

When you decide to end your marriage and get a divorce, this is something you can't decide overnight. You are going to need support for loved ones, when getting a divorce. Getting a divorce can...

You have decided you both want a divorce, there is no need to pay a fortune in lawyer costs. Divorce Mediation is something to seriously consider. You may have young kids, or may not. You may...

This is a difficult time for you. At some point, you will need to tell your children about your decision to split up. Read this to help you get through it.

Getting a divorce, for most people, is not easy. Your emotions, whether it be hurt or anger, may get in the way and make things more difficult and more expensive. I personally have never been...

So have you recently separated from your ex wife? If the two of you have children together then this could be a pretty sticky situation but on the other hand, could also help you get ex wife back.

Once you and your spouse decide to go your separate ways, the kids are left wondering what will happen to them. It seems that the older the child, the harder it is for them to adjust. They wonder...

Divorced parents can be wonderful moms and dads, without malice toward each other. They can avoid nasty court battles, maintain a healthy positive relationship, and provide a model of decorum for...

I am going to tell you what I did to get out of my First marriage. It was a physical and mental abuse mostly mental. It took alot for me to leave we had three small boys. I was scared I would not...

Going though a divorce can be tough on a parent but even tougher for a child. I was product of divorce and 1 out 5 kids today are having to deal with a divorce. I know when my parents divorce it...

Joint custody arrangements can be difficult to adjust to. Custody battles can get ugly especially when couples forget who is really getting hurt. Joint legal custody benefits the children but you...

It's tough on dads (and kids) when their relationship shifts to one day a week or a weekend visit. Suddenly it's up to you to keep the kids entertained and happy for hours and hours without their...

Sometimes you need to just hit delete.

Do you need to know how to deal with an ex concerning the kids? So you have custody of the kids. The ex has visitation every other weekend, a weekday, during the summer, shared holidays, and all...

If you're in the midst of a divorce, you are probably wondering how you are going to take care of your children after your divorce. After all, divorce is a very difficult situation and affects...

Divorce means the end of marriage, but it doesn’t mean the end of parenting. Many couples say that they would like to remain friends for the sake of their children—but they simply don’t know how...

When people with kids decide not to stay together, often it's a bitter breakup with many a harsh word spoken. Though we should really focus on refraining from badmouthing each other in front of...

If you live far from your ex-spouse and have children, chances are that when your children go for visitation, it's for an extended period of time. When you are used to spending all of your time...

Divorce is an awful thing to have to go through for the two involved, but often people forget there are kids going through it too. There are ways to help your children through the divorce, and...

After the divorce comes the hardest part... co-parenting. It's important that you and your ex build a strong, healthy co-parenting relationship for the sake of your children. It takes time,...

After finally left your abuser, there may still be a need for some contact, if you share children.

Helping children understand divorce is really important, both for the kids and the parents. It is hard for children to go through a divorce because they have mixed loyalties and many times feel...

That nasty "D" word has finally reared its ugly head and changed the dynamic of your household. You have to figure out how to lessen the impact of your divorce on your kids. Learn how to avoid...

Finding a way to tell your kids that the structure of their family is about to change is never easy. Follow these steps to learn how to explain divorce to young children.

It’s so easy to get caught up in the pain of a broken relationship that moms and dads can so easily lose sight of what the children are going through. Most parents have no desire to cause their...

Divorce is so difficult, here are some ways that I found helped me help my kids cope.

No one expects to be in such a strange situation as meeting the new step parent of your children. There's no training for this sort of thing, but you can be prepared with sound advice and...

Getting your marriage end with a divorce can be frustrating but if you find a common ground to stay together in one house to alleviate financial problems then it would be great for your kids. The...

Even though a marriage ends, the relationship between the children and each parent should not. In some cases, the parents get so caught up in their own personal aspect of the divorce, they forget...

Getting along with your ex can be one of the toughest things you ever have to do in life especially if you have kids. We have complied a few tips to make it go a little smoother for you.

You have just gotten divorced from your husband of 10 years. He was your childhood sweetheart, you grew up and got married. You had 3 children, and now you are alone. You do not have a college...

Child custody, visitation, division of assets... Divorce proceedings, no matter how amicable, will take their toll on you mentally, physically and emotionally. It's quite easy to let yourself...

Ok so face it. It is over and the honeymoon stage was just a big wise tale that made it only that much more sour. So your ex spouse has joint custody but never picks them up. Maybe he/she did...

Dating after divorce is a complex thing, especially if you have children. It can be a challenge to maintain a balance between your needs and your children's feelings. With a little planning and...

Separation or divorce can lead to a father needing to set up visitation times with his children. Some fathers fear losing their paternal rights of visiting their children when they do not live in...

Breaking up is never easy and harder still when children are involved. Depending on the circumstance of the split, there may be deep seated resentments and bitterness that may be difficult to...

Going through a divorce is one of the toughest things anyone can go through. Divorce can be even harder if there are kids involved. Learning how to survive through a divorce may be hard and...

Going through a divorce is one of the toughest things anyone can go through. Divorce can be even harder if there are kids involved. Learning how to survive through a divorce may be hard and...

Children are the most valuable assets in any divorce, and unlike other assets, they cannot be split up and divided. Once, courts automatically gave custody to the mother with visitation rights for...