Marriage and Divorce

Having an affair cannot only hurt one person it can hurt many. Having an affair is one of the most self-centered acts that a person can do to hurt others. First and foremost if a man or woman is married…
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In a way, yes. But perhaps the term ‘taking precedence over’ is what I have a problem with. Yes, it is becoming more common for people to meet over the Internet and date that way. My brother got married a…
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Affairs are certainly not grounded in reality-and here’s why.  Number one, for any romance to have strength, there has to be a normal getting to know each other period, unfettered from previous partners and romantic situations.  There can be lots…
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To cheat or not to cheat, that is the question. Or is the answer just a simple one, if you are going to cheat why get married at all why not remain single and just play the field. It is…
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Rebuilding trust in a marriage damaged by infidelities is far from an easy task. In fact, it is a process that requires a great deal of time and patience on the part of both individuals. The reality of the situation…
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Understanding why you feel the way you do will help you to get rid of feelings of anger, frustration, anxiety and depression after you have found out about cheating or affair. Knowledge is power. This is the basic principle of…
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Whether we want to admit it or not, techonology allows everyone, and I mean, everyone, to get to know, to flirt, to befriend, and to have relationships over the internet. When I was younger, I spent every night logging to…
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Unfortunately, infidelity is a large part of our society, be it male or female. It has become so commonplace in our society that people barely flinch over it. Interestingly enough, it can start innocently enough with a look, a glance,…
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There are affair partners who regret having had affairs.  Although WHY they regret them is debatable.  Having worked as a relationship expert and life coach for many years I have spoken to hundreds of people whose partners have cheated on…
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Pornography is often portrayed in a positive matter, as a good tool to spice up the sex lives of couples, however, more likely than not, pornography may cause separation rather than closeness. To prove this is the fact that more…
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Yes, I feel the Internet has created a false sense of anonymity and intimacy for people who under normal circumstances may not have cheated. Along with television, the Internet has also increased our urges to overeat, smoke, drink, and pretty…
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This is an excellent question and should be a debate topic, but since it’s an article let’s take a look at this issue.  The real question is should either person in a committed relationship be upset by finding their significant…
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At some point in time in most relationships we are confronted with the question of adding pornographic materials to the relationship. Porn can come in the form of magazines, pictures, movies and even games. These are available from a variety…
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Alright, everyone, can we please start treating marriage as the permanent institution it was meant to be? When did we lose faith in our own judgment so completely? When did we so blindly allow society to influence our perceptions of…
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A prenuptial agreement can only serve to undermine a marriage. Such an agreement amounts to a concrete and legal acknowledgment that neither party is fully committed to the relationship – ensuring a fallback position. It can therefore only be seen…
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‘Trust me as I trust you as you gaze into your partners eyes and say I do.’ Marriage has vows ‘for richer or poor’. If one does not trust their companion, marriage should be contemplated for the long haul. I…
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A divorce is a serious legal matter. Most people enter into a divorce like they did their marriage. With such passion and promise. Divorce creates another type of passion and the emotional toll I promise will divert your thinking about…
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Signing a prenup before you get married is like putting on your seat belt before you drive off in the car. You have no intention of ever having a crash, but you’re taking sensible precautions just in case. And we…
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A prenuptial agreement is a tricky subject. In theory, when you decide to marry someone, you are committing to them and the world that you will spend your life with them “Till Death Do You Part.” Making a spouse to…
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No fault divorce laws, which make ending a marriage easier than ending a lease agreement, are the main cause for high divorce rates, and have made marriages disposable. In 1969 Ronald Reagan, then governor of California, signed into law the ability for couples…
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Is marriage real or is it just playing house? Prenuptial agreements are detrimental to marriage. If you are that uncertain of your commitment to the one you propose to love until death do us part, then don’t marry. Hold on…
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There are several categories of divorce debt and several ways to handle each category. Here are some tips to guide you. In a divorce, debt is one of the issues that must be resolved either by the parties or, when…
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Its a sign of our times, isn’t it, that we should even consider this.I know that statistically half of all marriages end in divorce and many more are teetering at the edge.But imagine – no matter how many millions you…
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No, this should not be necessary at all because a marriage is not about money. It is about two people desiring to share their life together, without any coercion. Any emphasis on money sends out the wrong signal as to…
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If marriage is truly about love and romance first, two head-over-heels in love people should have no qualms about signing a prenup, depending on its content. Certainly, no one wants to enter a marriage concentrating on protecting themselves, financially or…
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Options When Considering Divorce What is a mediator? It is a neutral person. They do not take sides and they are not there to be your marriage therapist. Their goal is to assist you by removing the drama and tension…
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There are three ways to legally terminate a marriage-divorce, dissolution, and annulment. A divorce is the most adversarial process, requiring one of the parties to sue their spouse. In the complaint (the document filed to initiate the lawsuit), the suing…
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There are a number of reasons why marriages fail.  Some people quit too soon while others hang on too long.  The urge is to get out and get it over with.  To cut and run or to smash the relationship…
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Tips for hiring a divorce attorney Deciding to get divorced is rarely easy and hiring an experienced divorce attorney shouldn’t add to your stress level providing you choose the correct one. It is never a good idea for both spouse’s…
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One of the prerequisites of going through mediation dictates that nothing discussed within mediation may be used in any proceeding outside of mediation and in no way against either party in court. This effectively nullifies an important legal recourse for…
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