Trying to navigate this holiday season with grace? Maybe take some tips from Gwyneth (Paltrow) Jennifer (Garner) or Demi (Moore) . These ladies and their respective former spouses, took a unique approach to handling post-divorce Thanksgivings, they spent them together. While this may not work for other (most) divorced couples, there still are achievable goals…
Divorce can be a long and complicated process. It is important to be prepared. As no two divorces are the same, states vary on the divorce rules and procedures. Familiarize yourself with the divorce process so you know what to expect. A divorce can be a difficult and emotional experience, but it’s important to be…
As Superbowl weekend approaches, one noteworthy topic widely covered by sports reporters over the last year was off the field… the Tom Brady/ Gisele Bunchen divorce. They were not the only NFL couple to divorce this year. Certainly not the only athlete couple to split. It is estimated that 85 percent of professional athletes will…
As romantic as it may sound, marrying your childhood sweetheart may not be the “happy ending” we believe. Sensible couples marrying at an older age may have the answer for a longer marriage. Divorce rate of those that marry younger are generally higher. Why? Whether is fight about money, education or merely growing apart, there…
People who have stayed in a bad marriage for their children’s sake are starting to ask “why?” They have good years ahead and do not need to spend them with someone they don’t love. According the US Census, the divorce rate for those 65 and older tripled from 1990 to 2015. What might seem scary…
There is never a “good time” to ask for a divorce. It will always be difficult to end a marriage. Whether be in anger, frustration, or jealousy, take the hire road. It could make a difference when it comes to settlement. http://www.womenshealthmag.com/sex-and-love/how-men-asked-for-divorce?utm_source=plus.google.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebutton
Nesting may work for birds but does it work for human families ? The idea is rather than one spouse receiving the house in a divorce, the children actually “receive” the house. Each parent lives there, but only when they have time the children. At first blush the idea sounds good but problems financially could arise. It is expenses to maintain a…
According to a recent article, prenups are 5 times more likely to happen today then 20 years ago. Why? Perhaps because of the rise of more two party income earnning households. Also couples are being more realistic about marriage expectations. Couples that enter into a prenup are often better served should the marriage not work out…
A Texas bill promises to make it more not less difficult to divorce. How? By removing the ability of getting “a no fault divorce”. If this law passes; one spouse would have to prove in court the other committed adultery, cruelty, felony or abandonment. No longer could a spouse asked for divorce without claiming the fault…
Working from home meant we could vary snack and coffee breaks, change our desks or view, goof off, drink on the job, even spend the day in pajamas, and often meet to gossip or share ideas. On the other hand, we bossed ourselves around, set impossible goals, and demanded longer hours than office jobs usually…