It seems like you can buy insurance for just about any event these days. So it should come as no surprise that there’s such a thing as divorce insurance. No, really. The Safeguard Guaranty Corporation started issuing a divorce policy called WedLock Divorce Insurance in August of 2010. The company no longer markets the Wedlock products but sells their divorce …
5 Things Couples Should Know Before Filing for Divorce
Most people get married with the idea that their marriage will last a lifetime. However, marriage is a difficult process. Relationships change over time, and so do our life circumstances. When they change for the worse, drastic measures, like divorce, may be necessary. When one or both spouses feel their current relationship can no longer continue they often consider filing …
How to Increase Your Chances of Getting Full Child Custody
Filing for divorce can cause a lot of stress for men seeking custody of their children. Dads can take steps to improve their chances of getting full child custody. Historically, the courts assumed that the children’s best interests were with the mom, but there is no law favoring mothers. In recent years, many courts have sided with the dad when …
Five Tips to Help You Deal With the Financial Impacts of Divorce
Divorce can impact many parts of your life, from family to feelings and finances. Divorce can affect your income, assets, and credit. Before you file for divorce, check out the five tips below to get your finances in order. Check Your Financial Standing Before you file for divorce, take stock of all your financial holdings. Check what is in your …
Helping Children Adjust to Having 2 Homes After Divorce
Divorce and Children Change is difficult for most adults, so imagine how much harder it is for children who are not yet fully developed. Change is especially hard for little ones who are so dependent on routine. But with proper support, children can adjust to the changes that come with divorce, including living in two homes. Divorce with children usually …
5 Tips for Co-Parenting After Divorce
Divorce, Children & Parenting So you’re filing for divorce. On top of all the stress and pain that can come with this difficult choice, divorcing couples who are also parents have an even larger task to face: how to take on a new role as a co-parent. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be as daunting as it …
How Is a Divorce Settlement Calculated?
Filing for divorce can be emotionally, financially, legally, and sometimes even physically exhausting. It may sound like a good idea to just agree on terms with your ex to avoid “getting all the lawyers involved,” but the fact of the matter is that sound, ethical, legal help is necessary in matters of divorce. Unforeseen issues can pop up years down …
The Six Stages of Divorce
Sometimes an impending divorce is obvious. Other times, it comes as a shock–at least, to one of the parties. But even when both parties agree that the marriage is definitely over, ending a marriage is a painful process. You may have to move; you have to divide your furniture and other belongings; if you have children, there will be custody …
Transitioning Into Being a Single Parent After Divorce
No one gets married thinking that someday the marriage will end in divorce. No one plans their wedding thinking that the next step will be divorce court. But it happens. And no one in a marriage has children hoping that someday, those children will become children of divorce. But that happens, too. And when it does, that transition from a …
5 Domestic Violence Warning Signs You Should be Aware of
Domestic violence can be obvious in some cases, but sometimes, it can be harder to spot. Sometimes, it can even be hard to differentiate the warning signs of domestic violence as a victim. It is important to familiarize yourself with the warning signs of domestic violence in order to protect yourself or your loved ones from domestic violence. Let’s have …
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