Contemplating Divorce

Should I divorce? Should I stay for the kids? How will I survive?

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Can You Get Divorced for Free?

Can You Get Divorced for Free?

Seldom is divorce is easy. There is the emotional journey that presents its challenges and confusion. Alongside the emotional ups and downs, divorce brings a financial toll that many face for years. Even filing on your own, without a lawyer, costs money. Your fears about the financial costs of divorce may have you Googling, “Can…

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Your Domestic Partnership and Divorce

Your Domestic Partnership and Divorce

With marriage rates slowing these past years, it’s not uncommon that today, many people find themselves in domestic partnerships. One such arrangement, the domestic partnership, offers benefits similar to marriage. However, dissolving such a partnership, much like a divorce, comes with its own legal considerations. Unfortunately, these partnerships often lack comprehensive protections for assets, which…

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5 Common Causes of an Unhappy Marriage

5 Causes of an Unhappy Marriage

You don’t suddenly realize you have an unhappy marriage; this realization happens over time. Of course, denial plays a part. It’s hard to face that the honeymoon is over and you’re unhappy with the status quo when you’ve invested time, built a life together, and maybe brought children into this world. In hindsight I can…

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What is Palimony & Who Gets It?

What is Palimony?

Did you know that a partner in a relationship doesn’t have to be married to receive compensation if the relationship ends? They can sue for something called ‘palimony,’ depending on which US State they live in. The media coined the term “palimony” in the 1970s during a court case between actor Lee Marvin and his…

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How to Walk Away from an Ex

How to Walk Away from an Ex

It’s happening. It doesn’t matter if you have been thinking about this, or if it was forced on you. When it comes to walking away from your Ex in the case of a divorce or breakup, the stress and fear of change come with you. They can rattle you to your bones. So many things…

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Is My Marriage Over?

Is My Marriage Over?

Lola hasn’t had it easy the past six months. Her husband, Ivan, is currently recovering from his fourth spinal op, and it looks like there’s going to be a long journey ahead before he’s well again. What started as a simple procedure to fix the pain he was experiencing has turned into a nightmare, with…

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What is the Average Marriage Length in the USA?

What is the Average Marriage Length in the USA?

I don’t know about you, but before I got married I never thought about how long my marriage would last. I assumed it would be–––FOREVER. As a little girl, I always imagined that was just how the fairy tale was supposed to go. Let’s just say, I’m much older now and fairy tales don’t look…

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Is Alimony Taxable?

Is Alimony Taxable?

You probably would not be reading this page, if you did not find divorce confusing, and even overwhelming. There’s the emotional journey and the black-and-white legal and financial process. Divorce can be especially bewildering when you consider the financial implications, particularly when alimony comes into play. This article will define alimony and elaborate on the…

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The Real Impact of a Sexless Marriage on Women

The Real Impact of a Sexless Marriage on Women

It’s usually at the witching hour – around 3 a.m. – when you’re lying in bed, with your partner sleeping next to you, or alone in the guest room. At this silent hour, your thoughts and feelings are exaggerated, and you probably feel like your world is collapsing. No, you’re not exaggerating. You’re just contemplating…

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