When you and your spouse decide that your marriage is over, you will have to share the news with the children if you have any. This can be a difficult situation for you to be placed in, but your children need to know what is going on. Ideally, you should discuss the...
Divorce is hard on your finances. You have to try to make decisions during this process that will help your financial state. Some of these will have to do with the end of your marriage, but others have to do with your new single life. Thinking about how you can make...
When you are going through a divorce, the topic of support payments might come up. There are two types of these payments that you have to think about – spousal and child. These serve different purposes, but there is a chance that you will have to pay for both of...
Some people who are going through a divorce soon find that they don't want to be alone. They might try to rush into a new relationship, but this can't happen too fast or you might make mistakes. The last thing you need after the end of a marriage is to land in another...
People today are so hooked on social media that — quite ironically — on the social media site YouTube, there are dozens of video compilations of people so engrossed in their smartphones that they step into traffic, walk into poles, etc. But if you are...
Coming up with the terms of a parenting plan isn't always easy. There might be some bad feeling between you and your ex because of the divorce. Even though the marriage didn't work out, you should think about how your ex is as a parent. You might realize that they do...
Christmas is just a few days away. For most people, this means having family time. Children who have divorced parents are probably looking forward to the holiday, but they might also have a bit of concern about how things will go. As a parent, you likely want your...
Many things happen when you go through a divorce. You might feel such strong emotions and have various things that you need to get off your chest. When this happens, you need to think carefully about who you are going to vent to. There is a good chance that you and...
Going to court for a child custody matter can be nerve-wracking. You are probably worried about the outcome and might be very anxious. There are several things you can do when you are working to prepare for these hearings. These can help you ensure that you are...
While your divorce may be causing you to feel overwhelmed and distracted, your children need you now more than ever. But, it can be difficult to know how to show up in the right way for your kids after your breakup. Here's what you can do to assist your children...