It can be difficult to sit down with your children and have a conversation about divorce. You know that it’s going to be hard for them, even if you and your spouse both agree that divorce is what you want and that it’s going to be better in the long run. To help you...
You sometimes meet people who want to get divorced but refuse to move ahead and actually do it. This can be somewhat perplexing from the outside, as it is clear that they would be happier if they ended the marriage. But the trouble is that they may have financial...
One of the biggest questions people ask when they’re getting divorced is what they’re supposed to do with their house. This is a potentially very expensive asset, and it could be very important emotionally and sentimentally. Additionally, couples with children need to...
Going through a divorce can be a stressful situation. In addition to the emotional stress, you and your spouse have to find a way to separate your joint life. In Virginia, there are two ways you can approach your divorce, and both can have advantages and difficulties....
You are glad you divorced your children’s other parent. So much so that you are ready to take a flying leap into the dating pool. You may even hit the jackpot and meet that perfect companion on your first foray into online dating. In fact, even though it has only been...
You and your ex might have a lot of animosity toward each other, especially if there was drama surrounding your divorce. You may not feel like speaking to each other, but you’ll have to do just that if you share children. Direct communication with your child’s other...
Children require a lot of time and parental investment. From spending half of your paycheck on a down payment for braces to committing your Saturdays to middle school robotics competitions, you make a lot of sacrifices for your children. They repay you with their love...
“The wheels of justice turn slowly” is a phrase that most of us are familiar with, and they really do sometimes. The breakdown of a relationship can be difficult to cope with, and people often just want the divorce process to reach its conclusion. “The wheels of...
A common dispute that surfaces among divorced parents is children’s activities. Sport- and event-related schedules of children often are demanding and interfere with family time. They require a significant time commitment from both parents, and the challenge remains...
Of all the emotions that can overtake you during and following a divorce, anger is among the most searing. You may be justifiably mad at your ex-spouse for many reasons. Maybe they constantly disappointed you, cheated, lied or did not hold up their end of the...
