Contemplating Divorce
Should I divorce? Should I stay for the kids? How will I survive?
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Menopause and Divorce
When I was diagnosed with menopause several years ago, I felt it was hugely unfair! First, I was seven years younger than my mother was when she started hers. Secondly, I was just emerging from my divorce. The combo of going through menopause and divorce felt like being hit with a tsunami and a snowstorm…
Read More6 Signs of Miserable Husband Syndrome
I recently heard the phrase “Miserable Husband Syndrome”. I had never heard of it before, let alone that it is a “syndrome”. My first reaction was “Puh-leeze! No marriage is perfect, and every husband is miserable at some time or another. My marriage was full of inconsistencies, as was my Ex. I wasn’t perfect, either.”…
Read MoreHow Can I Get My Husband Out of the House If He Refuses to Leave?
As many women in the middle of a separation or divorce can attest to, it is not easy to get a spouse or former partner out of a shared home. This is especially true if someone does not want to leave voluntarily. After all, arranging a move can be time-consuming, expensive, and stressful. Quite apart…
Read MoreDo You Need a Lawyer for a Divorce?
Rarely is divorce easy. This is why it is important to be as informed and prepared as possible. Some people believe that they can handle a divorce on their own. Frequently, those folks wish to lower costs by not hiring an attorney. Perhaps they possess a higher risk tolerance for the unknown or are confident…
Read MoreNot Happy In Marriage: What’s Next?
Being in denial isn’t a great place to be. You continue living your daily life even though you’re ignoring a particular issue, person, or situation. I remember “My Denial Period.” Every morning I’d wake up, throw my clothes on and dress my little one, make her some breakfast while I scarfed down a piece of…
Read MoreDivorce Counseling: Is it for You … or Both of You?
One of the most challenging decisions you’ll ever face is if you should divorce. That’s because emotions are often ebbing and flowing every day, making it hard to know what you can trust or what to do first to get to some healthier place. Everything seems so interconnected. You worry if you do one thing,…
Read MoreMy Sexless Marriage is Killing Me
A “sexless marriage” can mean different things to different people. But the definition that is the most damaging is the one involving a lack of physical intimacy that leaves both or one partner disconnected and unsatisfied. The sense of a “disconnect” is key to this, because a couple could certainly agree to a sexless marriage…
Read MoreDivorce Mediation v. Arbitration: What You Must Know
No two families are the same. Similarly, the best way to solve a dispute for one family may not be viable or realistic for another. If you are contemplating divorce or wondering what the best way is to resolve a post-divorce dispute involving a divorce or family law matter (child support, spousal maintenance, or equitable…
Read MoreHow Long Does a Divorce Take?
Divorce. It is most likely the single word that you never thought would become part of your world or reality. After all, when we decide to get married, most of us are making the commitment for the long haul. No matter what life has waiting for us, we say our vows and promise to stand…
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