In movies and songs, the betrayed spouse screams and sobs and hurls accusations while throwing their unfaithful partner’s belongings out onto the lawn or curses while taking a Louisville Slugger to the hood of the cheater’s car. It’s natural to want to lash out and burn it all down when you discover that the…
The beginning of the year serves as a time for people to reevaluate their lives, priorities, goals, and personal relationships. It can also inspire people to leave an unhappy marriage. According to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, January is one of the busiest times for family law attorneys, with divorce filings spiking during…
Even a comparatively smooth divorce process is complex, time-consuming, stressful, and emotionally loaded. Unfortunately, some big mistakes can make it even more difficult. Knowledge is power, and you can help yourself immensely by becoming familiar with potential pitfalls. Here are the ten most common divorce mistakes and how to avoid them. Allowing emotions to…
Although a custody battle can be one of the most complicated, hotly contested, and emotional aspects of a divorce, in the end, even in high-conflict situations, most custody agreements proceed without incident. But there are times when the nightmare scenario occurs- an angry, disgruntled, or unstable parent runs away with the child or hides…
Hundreds of thousands of divorces happen in the U.S. annually, but no two are exactly alike. They’re as unique as each marriage and each couple—and so are the details behind the split. Still, in a lonely, painful, uncertain time, it can help to know that others have been where you are; that there are…
Matters of faith—a family’s religious beliefs, practices, and community (or lack thereof)—are among the most personal and influential aspects of a child’s upbringing. Religion is often deeply tied to identity, heritage, family life, education, and values. According to The Pew Research Center Religious Landscape Study, almost 70% of married Americans say their spouse shares…
Why would an attorney refer someone to a divorce attorney? Some cases may require expertise in a specific aspect of family law, and an attorney who doesn’t specialize in this area may be unable to deliver quality legal representation. Divorce cases can be very complex and challenging to handle. Cases involving child custody and…
No divorce is entirely benign. There’s pain, heartache, anger, fierce disagreement, and intense stress. The end of a marriage brings out the worst in good people, and everyone has moments when they’re not at their best. But sometimes, the frustration, negativity, and squabbling go well beyond the range of an average divorce—or even a…
If you’re newly divorced or going through a painful separation, you may find yourself dreading the holidays. The season can be overwhelming and full of emotional landmines. But you can get through it with a mindful approach, taking care of body and soul. Here are 15 tips for surviving the holidays post-divorce from the…
The range of emotions you can experience during a divorce is practically unlimited. In addition to sadness, loss, and anger, you may feel frustration, confusion, anxiety, disbelief, guilt, or grief; you may feel lost. Healthy people can find themselves in full-on fight-or-flight mode—feeling under pressure, threatened, or attacked—with an urge to lash out. Though…
