Even when ending an unhappy marriage is the best possible choice you can make, you will still encounter a few challenges that are unique to divorce. For example, divorce can take a toll on your financial stability. While younger couples might have more time to bounce...
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Grief is common after divorce
Most people go into divorce expecting emotional ups and downs. However, many don’t realize that experiencing grief, like what one might feel when a loved one dies, is actually quite common. Even if the divorce is something one has wanted, there are still many...
Negotiating child custody during the holiday season
The holidays are supposed to be a joyous time when families can get together and enjoy good food, gift exchanges and general family fun. But for divorced parents, there may be a lot of back-and-forth negotiations when it comes to deciding where the children spend...
Understanding property division during divorce
Divorce comes with many challenges. The emotional aspects of divorce can be dealt with through therapy, finding new hobbies, or just reaching out to friends and family for support. The financial side of things, which includes the separation of property, is best dealt...
Use caution with social media during a divorce
Many people use social media as an outlet to vent frustrations or express feelings about what’s going on in their lives. But this can be problematic when one is going through a divorce. The dissolution of marriage can be very emotional, and it can cause some people to...
What to know before filing for divorce
There are certain steps to take and things to understand before one decides to file for divorce. Understanding the process of divorce can help ease worries and better prepare an individual for what to expect. When a couple has minor children or owns property together,...
Property division in New Jersey
Popular movies and TV shows often depict divorce as a process in which divorcing spouses each receive exactly half of the marital assets. While this might be the case in a handful of states, New Jersey state law follows something called equitable division. Rather than...
Things to consider when a unmarried couple breaks up
Serious and long-term relationships can have some of the same challenges at dissolution as a traditional divorce between a lawfully married couple. While some breakups are simple and don’t require legal considerations, others can be quite complicated. When an...
Seeking emotional support after divorce
Those going through divorce have many options when it comes to getting help in dealing with their emotions and other post-divorce concerns. There are changes in living arrangements, finances and general life circumstances that can make on feel fearful and uncertain....
Financial issues delay settlement in Kelly Clarkson divorce
There are many areas of divorce that can cause delays in finalization. Frequently, those issues are tied to the finances of one or both divorcing parties, especially in the case of high-asset divorces. Celebrities like Kelly Clarkson must deal with the same issues as...