You’re aware of how common divorces are, but you never imagined yourself going through one. These past few months have been the most draining months of your life, and you wish that all this divorce talk could be over. Divorce becomes an even more significant burden to manage if you have no one to communicate with or feel like no one understands you. It’s important to join a divorce support group that...
October 2019
Mediation may be the last step that you and your spouse consider before officially filing for divorce. A married couple must file a lawsuit to dissolve a marriage legally. However, it’s no longer necessary to follow the traditional path of litigation to work out the final terms of a divorce. Many couples are now turning to meditation as a last-ditch effort to resolve their disputes instead of turning...
Getting out of a relationship will change the course of your life, especially if it was a long-term relationship or marriage. It’s going to be difficult partaking in the events and hobbies that interest you, and you’re going to experience a shift in your routine. Being single will hurt at first, but after you’ve given yourself time to heal and move forward, you’ll begin to appreciate life’s...
If you and your spouse are contemplating filing for a divorce, you may be overwhelmed by the amount of information and resources that are available on the internet. While using the internet to research a variety of topics is helpful, it’s advised that you only use online resources as a starting point. There are thousands of blogs, self-help websites, and legal advice available at your disposal, which is...
One of the hardest tasks you will have to overcome when it comes to divorce is dealing with joint assets. You’re probably confused about how the process of splitting up assets works. Before you can even begin thinking of the intricacies of dividing up joint assets, you must first define what joint property is. Legally speaking, joint property is defined as property that has more than one owner. In...
Mediation is one of the most frequently used methods for negotiating a divorce settlement. In divorce mediation, you and your spouse hire a neutral third party called a mediator. Said mediator would meet with you and your spouse to discuss and resolve the issues in your divorce. Don’t worry about a mediator overstepping their boundaries, as they do not make any decisions for you. The role of a mediator...
Thousands of kids experience the stress and unfortunate reality of divorce each year. There is no way of predicting how your kids will react to the news of your divorce, as this will depend on their age, personality, and circumstances of the separation. Unfortunately, every divorce will impact kids negatively, and their initial reactions will be shock, sadness, frustration, or anger. During this...
Contrary to popular belief, legal separations are not the same thing as a divorce. If you and your former spouse went for a legal separation, then you still can legally get back with your former spouse if you reconcile with that person. This process is known as a reversal, and courts have a specific process that people who are legally separated must adhere. It is not enough to decide that you want to get...