Marriage and Divorce

Most of us would never enter a marriage with the preconception that divorce would be the unfortunate outcome. The pain from a divorce can be unbearable and may lead to heartache, depression, and financial troubles. However, there are positive ways…
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Stay in the Today Nothing hurts more then a divorce. Especially one you never wanted. Generally because you still love that partner, even after all that’s happened. Having recently gone through this myself, I can admit, there were days when…
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I was with my husband for 20 years before he dropped the bomb on me. I never in a million years expected it no way no how. I have 2 sons with him both grown now. But again never saw…
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After a divorce, many people struggle to grasp control of their emotions. The situation (and our ex) can bring the worse out in us. We may feel overwhelmed, worried, and in many cases angry. Anger can come in many forms…
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Perhaps this unspoken truth is the best kept secret in the American family law system: Almost every single divorce that comes before a judge is an unwanted divorce. Even spouses who are certain they wanted their relationships to end probably…
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When you got married, you probably could not wait to get the house, the car and probably some credit cards to get everything that goes along with those big ticket items. Unfortunately, you were not thinking about the worst or…
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The brown envelope that arrived with papers that spell a change in your life and tell you that you are single again are a shock to the system. When you consider that 50 per cent of divorced people didn’t chose…
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 A divorce is devastating, and each one is different. Moving on to a new life after divorce is not easy, but you can do it! That “new life” will be different, but how you handle it will depend on your…
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It is almost impossible to calm down when you are faced with this situation. Do not talk with your spouse about it immediately. Give time for yourself to think things through. It is not a good idea to keep the…
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If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.  This is never more true than when you are dealing with children whose parents are divorced.  When you are divorced and your child is asking whether their other parent…
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By the time a couple decides that the best way to go is separating permanently, there is usually a lot of strain in the relationship that carries on through the whole process of separation and even after the separation. When…
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Assuming the marriage does not come to the point of domestic violence or sexual violence, should you stay for the sake of the kids? The prime argument most people give it that if they get a divorce, both mother and…
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You know it is going to be very hard on your children when you divorce or separate from your significant other.  The kids regrettably always get caught in the crossfire, no matter how many safeguards and preventive steps (among others)…
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When children are torn between two people who promised to love, obey, and support each other in sickness and in health many tough decisions must be made. The most important factor in a divorce between couples who have children is…
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You just found out that your parents are getting a divorce. Suddenly, you feel a hole in your chest and start thinking that this is all your fault. For starters, that’s wrong. If your parents are going through a divorce,…
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To children, divorce can be extremely traumatic, stressful, confusing, sad and overwhelming. Many children will be completely puzzled, angry and uncertain about mom and dad separating for good. No matter how amicable the divorce is it will effect every child…
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What To Do If Your Parents Are Divorcing A pain in your heart, like a weight pushing in on it, is something kids in a divorce feel a lot. It’s a cruel, hard thing to happen to any young person,…
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In a perfect world you would not need to consider what to say to your children about divorce or separation.  Sadly, marriage vows seem to have no real meaning anymore.  Divorce is an option that many a couples choose rather than…
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Should you stay for the sake of the kids?  A simple question that has no simple answer.  Everyone enters marriage with the intention of a ‘happily-ever-after’.  If only life were so simple.  Even good marriages have rough times, however, so how…
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Will there be enough to live off of once child support is deducted?  The courts don’t really care about that.  The calculation has to do with the gross monthly income of both parents and the non-custodial parent pays child support…
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There are several issues at hand with this topic. First of all, who says that only men have unpaid child support? According to 2005 US Census figures, 74% of women who are required to pay child support actually pay some…
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Divorce is a sad and all too frequent occurrence nowadays.  It is destressing to witness the breakup of a previously loving relationship.   As anxiety-provoking as the breakup of a marriage might be to the two principle parties, when there are…
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The security of children is based on the stable world which contains their parents and the routines of daily life.  This includes things such as the rhythm of the school term and seasonal celebrations, both national and familial. What disturbs…
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Divorce is one of the sad facts of a modern society and can turn the lives of our children turned upside down. Children can experience a range of emotions ranging from guilt and anger to feelings of rejection which can lead to very low self esteem. Your…
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Divorce can be traumatic for all parties involved. Even when a marriage breaks up without recriminations and hostility, children usually suffer feelings of anguish and confusion. While some of the hurt is inevitable, you can help to reduce the trauma…
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The first thing I would like to say is when I was a kid, my parents came to the conclusion that a divorce was the only solution to the problems they were facing, fighting, cheating, lying, thieving, and so on. The hardest…
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Divorce happens as part of life.  Children need to learn that life has painful events, it is not their fault.   In fact, it should be emphasized that fault is not a factor at all.  Blame is something that children naturally…
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All children have a right to have both parents in their lives as far as is realistically possible. It seems that more and more the father’s rights to be part of his children’s lives is being eroded to such a…
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Did you know that over half of all marriages today end up in divorce court? Transitioning into a new form of family with either a single parent, a step family or a blended household can be a stressful or even…
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Yes a father should have the same rights as the mother in terms of custody of the children. Nothing angers me more than those women who think that the father is not as an important role in a child’s life…
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