Contemplating Divorce
Should I divorce? Should I stay for the kids? How will I survive?
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How Many Marriages End in Divorce? The US vs The World
As I sit quietly at Marissa’s wedding reception on the Upper East Side, the room is filled with laughter and romance. I look down at my blue, satin bridesmaid dress that I purchased for her special day — for the third time. Or is it the fourth? I can’t remember, but I pray I’m looking…
Read MoreAre Women Happier After Divorce?
Divorce is always a topic that comes with a lot of emotional baggage and societal judgments — especially for women. And if you landed on this page, you might be thinking about divorce or just beginning the process (stay strong!). In either case, it is natural to wonder about the future and its unpredictability. You…
Read MoreWhat is a Prenup? And How It Could Help You Down the Road
Let’s accept that you are not tying the knot to one day, untie it and get divorced. No one expects their marriage to unravel, but as life evolves, this could unexpectedly happen for whatever reason. And if it does, the fears around the financial burden you might face could make you feel lost and unprotected.…
Read MoreWhat Is Emotional Cheating and Are You Suffering From It?
Claire sits across from her husband, Peter, as his iPhone dings for the third consecutive time. They’re trying to enjoy their monthly date night at the trendy French bistro on the Upper West Side. Claire notices he no longer allows his notifications to dance across the screen—this has been going on for the past couple…
Read MoreWhat is a Contested Divorce?
As you think about, or begin the divorce process, you’ve probably heard the words “contested divorce”. This may leave you wondering, what the heck is a contested divorce? Aren’t most divorces adversarial by nature? (Things are ending and chances are you don’t agree on things, terms, or who will get the cat.) If so, isn’t…
Read MoreWhat are the No-Fault Divorce States in the US?
When deciding to file for divorce, most of us feel lost. Divorce isn’t typically part of the marriage plan, but life changes, and you may have to face it. As you learn about the process, you may find the nuances of how to file and the different types of divorces complicated. This article will focus…
Read MoreMidlife Divorce: 19 Moves Beyond the Midlife Crisis
We’ve all heard the phrase “midlife crisis” uttered in such a way as to explain why a “perfectly good” marriage of many years has suddenly been kicked to the curb. But what is inside this catch-all term that has us nodding our heads as if we understand? And especially, what are the most important things…
Read MoreAnnulment vs a Divorce: What’s the Difference?
In the world of television, many popular shows have storylines where characters play with the idea of annulment. In the hit show Friends, for example, Ross tries to hide the idea of a third divorce by attempting to get an annulment after his whirlwind marriage to Rachel. But aside from what shows up in pop…
Read MoreDivorce Counseling: Is it for You … or Both of You?
In the heart of considering a life-altering event like divorce, where emotions run high and certainty seems a distant memory, finding a grounding force is essential. For some, divorce counseling can provide an anchoring presence, not just as a form of guidance, but as a sanctuary for understanding what is and is not possible, and…
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