Marriage and Divorce

Is there really a way to split household chores equally? There is certainly a need for teamwork and negotiation. It may be a little unrealistic to think about it as equally. It is absolutely a good idea to have it…
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Divorce is not easy to deal with when you have to remain in contact with your ex due to children. Another reason people may have to remain in contact is if they work together. Under these circumstances, people may end…
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A divorce is a life changing event. Many people are totally lost after a divorce not knowing how to go about setting their lives back in order. Take heart, there are a few steps that will help to make this…
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Amicably splitting household goods when divorcing is not always easy but if one follows a few tips one can at least maintain a sense of dignity and worthiness and avoid hurt feelings. His belongings It’s only right and proper etiquette…
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Getting back into the workforce after a divorce may seem intimidating at first however, it doesn’t have to be. Many women have been stay at home moms and are suddenly thrust into the position of becoming the main bread winner….
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Divorce can affect every part of your being.  It’s a major lifestyle change the will take over your mind body and soul. After the lawyers, the settlement and the final divorce decree, what’s next? Depression might trigger from a sense…
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Most people have at least a few friends that are not particularly healthy for the marriage.  It may be the man-hater down the street that thinks all men are pond scum because her ex left her for her best friend. …
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Just the word “divorce” can conjure up negative feelings and thoughts for some people. The thing to remember is that just because your marriage did not work out does not mean that you cannot be civil to each other and…
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Divorce is difficult.  For everyone involved.  However, it’s most difficult on those people who don‘t want to divorce their spouses.  Imagine thinking that your marriage is functioning well and being told by your spouse that he or she is unhappy…
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Moving on after divorce is one of the most difficult things I’ve done in my life. The key is to focus on yourself, what is good for you and you alone, and you’ll find it’s rather like a new hobby….
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An unwanted divorce is not pleasant, and it is sometimes easier to deal with when people have friends standing by their side. You may not know how to help your friend if they are going through an unwanted divorce. *Active. Try to keep your…
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Gaining control of ones finances after a divorce can be scary and intimidating. To begin with, one must list all of the bills one has coming in. If any of these bills should be in the former spouses name one…
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Divorce is a time of change and transition.  While it may be best in the long run for all parties involved it can be emotionally gut wrenching during the adjusting period.  When a friend is in pain your first response…
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“If you look to someone else to establish your identity for you, losingthat person can really make you feel destroyed.”  “How to Be Your Own Best Friend” by Newman and Berkowitz A break up after a long relationship can be…
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“While waiting for water to boil” – the title of my essay and the story of my life. Watching a late-night episode of Sex and The City, envying the glamorous careers, camaraderie and social circles of these gorgeous women, I…
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Even the most amicable, friendly, well thought out divorces come with changes and complications. There are many ways to find peace, happiness, and the gift of forgiveness after the paperwork and legalities are completed. An important relationship has passed away….
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The Bible is supposed to be the guide for a Christian’s daily life.  However, it too often is ignored in favor of contemporary views of human beings, whether purportedly Christian or not.  If indeed Christians are followers of Jesus Christ,…
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I believe that one spouse can have considerable control over whether or not a divorce occurs in a marriage, as I happen to be in this exact situation. I’ve been holding on for 2 years now with a woman I…
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When it is clear that a marriage is over, the real problem can begin. Some people need some sort of closure before they feel they can move on with their life. Sometimes closure is not easy to get from the…
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For most people, ending a marital relationship can be the biggest emotional decision that they face. Preparing for divorce is a necessary and vital step to begin the road to recovery. It is also a good time to assess your…
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One of the more unexpected after-affects of divorce is the way surprise mood changes can wreak havoc with your life. This is because of the trauma that we go though when separating from someone who was once close to us….
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Think your divorce ruling was one entire farce? Or maybe you have recently discovered the judge had made a crucial legal error! If you really believe that the ruling was controversial, you do have the right to appeal the court’s…
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Got stuck with a divorce ruling that “eats the big one” and you want to appeal it?  Filing an appeal regarding an unsatisfactory divorce ruling means is that you want a higher court, generally the Appellate or Appeals Court, to overturn the decree…
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Back in the 1950s, “Till death do us part” signified a life- long contract between two people very much in love, and divorcing one’s spouse was almost unheard of. In this day and age however, divorces are regular occurrences. Separations usually…
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One of the most common emotions people experience who have recently gotten divorced is loneliness. Even though the tension and stress in your life may have eased, and even though you know the separation might have been for the best,…
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Divorce is the legal means by which two persons dissolve their marriage. A final decree of divorce is the legal document stating the terms of a divorce. This includes details regarding property, finances and other assets associated with the marriage….
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The decision to divorce is never an easy one. The goal of the divorce procedure is to provide fairness and equity to both partners, but sometimes the divorce decree does not seem just. When one partner feels that the final…
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Getting over an ex is extremely difficult to do, especially if you were with them a very long time and it was them that ended the relationship.  At least if it was YOU that ended it you know you are…
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Once your divorce is final and you have the papers in hand, the last thing you want to do is read them all over again.  But, the fact is, that it is very important that you do just that, in…
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Life as a ex in-law turned out to be the complete opposite as I had thought it would be. I mean when you get married you not only marry the one you choose but you also in some ways marry…
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