Oftentimes, people's first thought about social media when they decide to divorce is that it can serve as a source of support. They may appreciate the idea of notifying everyone of the divorce at once instead of having dozens of uncomfortable conversations. People...
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Marital satisfaction declines after childbirth
Couples will sometimes talk about having a child as a way to mend their relationship. They believe that working together as parents will bring them closer. Maybe they’ve been having a lot of conflict in their relationship and they just think that something is missing....
Potential consequences of dating before your divorce is final
Most people are cautious about starting a new romantic relationship before their divorce is final. There are a host of reasons why it’s generally not a good idea to jump into a new relationship when you’re still processing everything that happened in the previous one....
What divorce issues can you resolve through mediation?
Divorce is often complex and rarely easy, but mediation could help to simplify things when ending a marriage. This collaborative and cooperative approach can help end even the most contentious divorce disputes without going to court. Many believe mediation is only for...
Can debt make you more likely to divorce?
We recently discussed how debt factors into property division during divorce. In fact, couples who get divorced often mention money troubles as one of the things that led to their divorce. Just over half of respondents (54%) to one survey listed their spouse’s debt as...
What behaviors constitute financial infidelity?
Discussions about marital infidelity typically focus on sexual contact. The physical act of intimacy between a married person and an outside party does irrevocable damage to a marital relationship. Emotional infidelity or the process of growing closer to someone other...
Examples of emotional abuse in a relationship
Abuse is about much more than physical violence. In many cases, abuse takes on an emotional form. While this type of abuse may be more subtle and prolonged, it can be just as damaging as physical abuse. Emotional abuse from either spouse can make the marriage...
Did your spouse lie when you signed that prenup?
When you sign a prenuptial agreement, you make financial decisions about your divorce in advance. For instance, you may want to protect the wealth that you brought to the marriage, an inheritance you got from your parents or your investment in a small business. As...
Divorce due to differing financial perspectives
There are many different ways that divorce can happen, and finances are often referenced as one of the top reasons. A couple that is experiencing significant financial stress is more likely to get divorced than a couple that is not. For instance, this is why some...
The role of prenuptial agreements in Wisconsin divorce
Marriage is a union, which, for most people, is the ultimate expression of love and commitment to one another. Therefore, it's sometimes a good idea to mitigate one of the leading causes of marriage disagreements: financial problems. A prenuptial agreement is a tool...