Addiction is a very real issue that haunts families in many ways. Alcoholism, drug dependency and gambling are the most common, while sex and digital addiction are also driving couples to divorce. Often, at their wits end, frustrated and desperate spouses will hire lawyers to get protection in court. But litigation, by nature, is an…
Insurance and divorce. How are those two typically uninviting concepts related? Well, you may be surprised to know that in the challenging world, and what sometimes feels like the downward spiral of divorce, an insurance agent can be a beacon of calm, trusted advice and a person that can offer comfort and protection. At a…
My first Mother’s Day as a “divorced” mom is rapidly approaching. To say I am anxious about the day is an understatement. It is my ex’s weekend and so I kindly asked him if I could have the kids on Sunday. He said No! He said that he has a mother and they have a…
Divorce is a challenging process that will force you to deal with some pretty heavy emotions, hard decisions and difficult life changes. Depending on the reason for your divorce, you will also need to hire a few professionals like a lawyer, financial advisor, therapist or even a private investigator. Due to the sensitive nature of…
I wasn’t a virgin when I got married, but I also didn’t have a ton of experience with other men. I married my high school sweetheart, who after almost 20 years of marriage, left me for someone else. Shocked, Sad, and scared I spent months trying to figure out what went wrong with my marriage…
Separation and Divorce are stressful, difficult to navigate and can be very costly. Disruption, uncertainty and emotional turmoil are compounded by a complicated Family Law system, lack of alternatives and expensive legal fees that can add up like a run-away train. With Lawyer’s offices flooded in client files and the courts overflowing with cases, the…
He’s a fair guy; he’d NEVER do that to me…” “She’s the mother of my children; she’d never do that to me…” Regardless of what your relationship with your soon-to-be ex is at the moment, please do not assume anything about your future relationship, one way or the other. It is of course of paramount…
Going through a divorce is like being dropped at the base of the steepest mountain without any gear. At the bottom, unsure how to begin, panic descends. There are no familiar signs, no direction – only crippling fear which makes any type of movement virtually impossible. Looking up with an exhausted sigh, wondering how to…
There are some things that you simply shouldn’t do when you get a divorce. Some of the items on this list are common sense; some might be a bit less predictable. Either way, read on to get a good idea of how you can avoid making a critical mistake as you go through with your…
Divorces involving children can be very hard to prepare for as a parent. Navigating oneself through the divorce process is generally hard enough without the additional burden of also guiding children through the process as well. That being said, parents often struggle to find the right balance between keeping their children out of the divorce…