Category Archives: Family
We Never Fight But I Want a Divorce
Are you fed up with your spouse primarily because you never argue? While to some that sounds utterly ridiculous, you know that the absence of fighting doesn’t necessarily signal a harmonious union. Instead, that absence of argument could mean something much less healthy is going on. So what is going on? There are several… Read More »
Is Your Spouse Cheating on You?
If you think your spouse is being unfaithful, you may wonder if you’re crazy or if you should trust your gut. Relationship experts say there are real signs that could be an indication of cheating. Check out this list and see how many of the signs are exactly the signs you are seeing in… Read More »
Women’s Emerging Attitudes on Prenups
It wasn’t long ago that the topic of a prenup threw cold water on a relationship pretty quickly. After all, how much more unromantic can a discussion get than when it contemplates the possibility of divorce before you’re even married? But these days things are changing, and couples are more than willing to have… Read More »
Child Custody Evaluations
If you have been ordered to participate in a child custody evaluation, you are no doubt worried about how an evaluator will react to you. The stakes are high; understanding the process and doing your best to prepare will ease your mind and help you to make the best impression possible. Why has an… Read More »
Adult Children Dealing with Their Parents’ Divorce
Older couples who choose to divorce generally feel entitled to do so without consulting with their children about it. After all, they held the marriage together for many years. Now the kids are adults with lives of their own. How much could their parents’ divorce possibly impact them at this point? Gray Divorce Gray… Read More »
Gambling and Divorce
Financial distress can be a huge problem for a marriage. That can be compounded if the money problems are the direct result of a gambling addiction. Unfortunately, the addiction can result in family and financial obligations being ignored. Both partners can be swept up in deception, mistrust, and resentment, which can eventually lead to… Read More »
Is Split Custody Worth Your Consideration?
When parents divorce, there are many factors that must be weighed in determining custody and visitation expectations. The courts lean toward shared custody agreements that allow for maximum time with each parent, but there are situations in which that’s just not practical. Many couples settle on one parent to hold primary custody, with extensive… Read More »
Holiday Domestic Violence
While for many, the holidays are a symbol of love, peace, and empathy, victims of domestic violence know that holiday cheer is not theirs for the taking. Woefully, domestic violence (DV) incidents spike during the season, filling the air with fear, anger, and pain in homes across America. Why is this time of year… Read More »
Can You Change Your Mind About the Divorce?
You thought long and hard about ending your marriage, and ultimately decided that a split was the best decision for everyone involved. Since then, you’ve both hired attorneys and have been moving steadily toward a divorce. But now you’re having second thoughts. After all that time together, the thought of losing the emotional and… Read More »
Should You Insist on a Paternity Test?
If you’re in a relationship and there’s a baby on the way, if there’s a chance the identity of the biological father is in question you may be wondering about the wisdom of pursuing a paternity test. You may be reluctant to imply that there is any question as to who fathered the child,… Read More »
