Filing for a divorce may be the right decision for the family, but you must remember to check on your child’s well-being too. They may develop negative behaviors and habits, which could affect their growth. Understanding how divorce affects children could help you...
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3 tactics narcissists use in divorce to pretend they’ve changed
Divorcing a narcissist is rarely straightforward. These individuals often use manipulation, charm and deceit to maintain control over their partners, even during separation. One of the most confusing elements of divorcing a narcissist is their sudden shift in...
How can people protect their financial interests during divorce?
People often talk about divorce in broad, sweeping terms. They may describe it as stressful and unpredictable. They may also assert that people who divorce tend to experience significant financial setbacks. After all, divorce is a relatively costly process. Spouses...
The divorce rate has tripled for those over 65
An interesting thing has been happening to the divorce rate for older couples. For many Americans, it has been dropping. But if you look at the statistics for divorce involving those over 65, going back to 1990, you’ll see that the divorce rate has tripled. This is a...
Financial views can lead to marital conflict and divorce
When couples have very different financial views, it can cause marital strife. This is why it is important for them to talk about it in advance. But even when doing so, they may not be fully open about their views, or those views could change over time. What sometimes...
How are marital assets divided in a Florida divorce?
There are several family matters that couples often need to discuss during a Florida divorce. One of the biggest focuses for many couples is asset division. Nearly every person has some idea of what assets they would want to keep in a divorce, such as a house, car,...
Is a January divorce harder for older couples?
Many couples are likely aware of the Divorce Month phenomenon, as divorce filings spike in January. There’s another phenomenon referred to as grey divorce, wherein older couples choose to part ways after decades of being together. One might wonder if these two...
Prepping for divorce: 3 steps to take before filing in January
Are you already sure you want a divorce? Are you just waiting for the holiday season to be past to file? You’re not alone. For a variety of reasons, a lot of people wait until the winter holiday season is over and file their divorce petitions in January. However, that...
3 ways to emotionally prepare for your divorce
Most people going through a divorce prepare financially but forget to do so emotionally. In addition to gathering your financial documents, listing your assets and debts, creating a budget and closing/separating bank accounts, it's vital to get yourself emotionally...
How can exes operate a business together?
People who own a business usually put a lot of time and energy into their company. If the owners decide to divorce, they may both want to remain with the business that means so much to them. This is only possible if they can make a solid transition from romantic...
