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Going through a divorce is a major change in a person’s life. It often comes with significant emotional trauma because of the circumstances that led to the end of the marriage. While some adults can simply walk away and never have to deal with each other again, those...
Divorce is the legal process of officially ending a relationship that may have begun declining years ago. Spouses tend to have strong, negative emotional reactions to one another during divorce and may have a difficult time cooperating with one another. Disagreements...
It's a scenario we've seen often: a spouse wants to leave an unhappy marriage but feels they must stay in it for financial security. It may be because they stayed home to raise children or worked a much lower-paying job. After a divorce, a woman's household income...
Child custody matters are often challenging to work out because you have to work with a person you aren’t involved with romantically any longer. This sometimes comes with emotions that will lead to increased tension, but you can’t just ignore the need to speak to your...
Timing a discussion with your children regarding the fact that you are getting divorced should be carefully considered. Ideally, parents should wait until they are certain about their decision to divorce and have a clear plan in place before having this discussion....
As you go through a divorce, you may decide that you don’t want to lose your house. For instance, perhaps your spouse has proposed selling the home and splitting up the money that you earn in the sale. After all, you both have a right to the house because you are...
Most people recognize that they cannot handle complex legal matters without support. People facing a lawsuit brought by their neighbor or criminal charges understand that they have to hire an attorney. Not for some reason, many people considering divorce get the idea...
The phrase "gray divorce" is defined as a breakup in a long-term marriage that happens after the spouses reach the age of 50. These couples opt to part ways in their twilight years after being married for decades. Often, these breakups align with significant life...
Prenuptial agreements have become increasingly common. People are realizing that even if they don’t have a fortune to protect, they still want to lay down some ground rules for who walks away with what should the marriage someday end. Further, a Wisconsin prenup...
Ending your marriage is not an easy thing. Divorce is difficult, emotionally draining and time-consuming. It can be a negative and painful experience, especially if there are children involved. However, there’s another approach available that allows the parties to...