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Having a divorce can provide peace of mind for you and your family. If you believe that divorce is the best decision for your family, the next step is to consider the child custody process. For most parents, defining the terms of a child custody agreement can be an overwhelming thought. Nevertheless, with some research, it doesn’t have to be. …
There are many positive outcomes that can come from getting divorced. However, divorce can have an emotional toll, even when we are aware of its benefits. Unfortunately, it is impossible for us to control the emotional impact that divorce can have on us. Moreover, this rollercoaster of emotions can also impact our productivity at work. It is okay not to …
There are many ways a divorce process can go. It could be either a peaceful divorce or challenging one. The best case scenario is when a couple works towards a divorce goal that benefits both sides. Couples who divorce because they grew apart from each other are likely to have a peaceful divorce. In contrast, a challenging divorce often comes …
According to a 2015 case study, about 50% of couples have considered getting a divorce. Therefore, if filing for divorce has been on your mind, please know that you are not alone. It is important to say that only you and your partner can determine if divorce is best for your family. At last, each relationship is unique and comes …
Living in modern times can often be a struggle between what is actually happening and leftover social assumptions from past generations. When it comes to child custody, most people automatically assume a mother will receive preferential treatment. Unless the parents were unwed when the child was born and the father is unable to prove paternity, this is simply not the …
Divorce can leave you feeling lonely and without direction. So often, part of our identity is found in being a spouse. When that is no longer the case, it can feel as though you no longer know who you are. Friends, therapists, and divorce lawyers can be there with advice and a shoulder to lean on, but that help will …
Filing for divorce is already an emotionally exhausting situation without adding guilt on top of it. Unfortunately, even for people who are not at fault, it is common to struggle with divorce guilt. Stepping away from a marriage that you dedicated a period of your life to can feel like failing. Guilt is a healthy response when we are in …
Filing for divorce is an extremely difficult decision. This decision usually comes after a period of time fraught with hurt and frustration. Prolonging the situation adds stress to an already emotionally charged time of life, but finalizing the divorce does not happen immediately. The length of time from deciding to end a marriage to the official finalization of a divorce …
Every relationship has its struggles, many of which can be addressed through open communication and respect. Domestic violence, however, is the exception. There is no excuse for abuse in relationships, nor is there any need for you to tolerate it. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, over 10 million men and women are physically abused by a domestic …
In a divorce, visitation agreements are set in place to maintain parent-child relationships while also allowing a healthy amount of space between the parents. Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act, a judge will determine the terms of the visitation agreement. This nationwide law contains specific guidelines on child custody and visitation, and it defines violations of these agreements. In …
