Marriage and Divorce

The legal process for divorce may involve issues of spousal support, child custody, child support, distribution of property, and division of debt. If you are unsatisfied with the decisions made in your final divorce decree, you have the right to…
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Divorce is going to be very traumatic.  Depending on how you broke up-and all of the circumstances inbetween and associated with it-it can be very trying times for you both.  With alimony, child support, custody of minor children, pets, properties, cars, bank…
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“Divorce is the psychological equivalent of a triple coronary by-pass. After such a monumental assault on the heart, it takes years to amend all the habits and attitudes that led up to it.” Mary Kay Blakely Mediation is over. The…
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Appealing a final divorce decree is a difficult, lengthy, and expensive process.  In appealing a divorce ruling you almost have to be represented by an attorney.  Certainly you should at least have one to consult if you insist on representing…
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In every divorce case the court issues a decree. The divorce decree describes the responsibilities of each party and their awards. If one of the parties feels the judge made a legal mistake in interpreting information, or in allowing information to…
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More than 50% of marriages end in divorce each year.  It’s a difficult time for husbands and wives, who have unresolved issues regarding everything from custody to property. And when court’s decide contentious matters, parties may not agree that the…
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Divorce is the final termination or dissolution of marriage, ending the legal duties of both mates. Divorce proceedings can be quick and painless, or lengthy and frustrating. Perhaps you feel the final divorce decree was unfair and want to file…
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There is little doubt, if you’ve been married for a period of time that you’ve been angry with your spouse on more than one occasion.  It is a fact that even the happiest couples have arguments and, in fact, would…
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On their wedding day, most couples believe that they will have a wonderful relationship for life.  The thought of having to become a forgiving spouse probably doesn’t cross their minds . Unfortunately, after the first year or so, spouses often…
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There are times during a marriage when things might not be going as well as one hoped. One of the partnership has transgressed in some way and annoyed the other. It would be a remarkable marriage if things never went…
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I have heard of couples who, when faced with one retiring, the other will say:  “I don’t think I can handle them being home all the time.  I’ll have to make him lunch every day!”  Well, not necessarily.  Here are…
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Marriage really can change everything. Couples that do not cohabit before getting married may have a hard time learning to live together under the same roof. It can seem like almost everything becomes a battle from the closet space to…
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Date night for married couples may help enliven and rejuvenate the marriage. Let’s face facts, most married people are stressed out and really strapped for cash. The romance is taken out of dating because most married couples are so budget…
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The sanctity of marriage has changed so much over time.  Long before, a man would court a woman.  After she said “Yes”, they would date for a long period of time.  The man would then get on one knee in…
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Annulment of a marriage ends a marriage but does so differently than does a divorce. Divorce acknowledges a legitimate marriage is terminated. Alternatively, an annulment declares the marriage as null and void, not having ever taken place. Some people seek…
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Maintaining a happy relationship requires effort. A little psychology and understanding of the human mind and how it works can help cement a relationship, especially if it is for life. If there is any one key to a good relationship…
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What do you do when you have stress caused by your lover/ partner has a different religion then you? The fact of the matter is that it is no easy task taking care of it, and don’t let anyone tell…
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Sometimes marriages do not work out, but divorcing is not the only option that a couple has if they wish to dissolve their marriage. An annulment can be faster, cheaper and far more hassle free than a divorce. But an…
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Being able to diffuse an argument is an important life skill. It can save friendships, land clients, and keep you out of all manner of trouble. Skilled negotiators can become renowned for their ability to calm people and prevent trouble from…
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The battle of the sexes has morphed from the earliest days of Gog pulling his wanted mate by the hair into his cave. Nowadays, Gog is usually named Bob, and he is deliberately hiding from his wife in his man…
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In today’s age of divorce and re-marriage, almost everyone’s family tree is going to need some more branches. You may have step-parents, step-siblings, half-siblings and step-children. The most important thing is to make yourself a positive presence in the lives…
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Children have a hard time when their parents divorce, no matter how you slice it.  They tend to blame themselves, although if anything, it usually was for the sake of the children that the marriage lasted as long as it did. …
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Most people don’t enter into marriage with the intentions of getting divorced after investing years of their lives and their hearts into building a life with this other person. It does happen, though, and with increasing frequency. Many of the…
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Over 1 million children are involved in a divorce in the United States every year. It is often more difficult on children than the adults, as they are faced with many sudden changes that send their life into a whirlwind….
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The way the human mind works is to take in information, process it and then store it in different compartments, ready to be recalled for future, relevant situations. Observations and, in turn, expectations with respect to different people’s behaviours help…
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A divorce can have various effects on children.  In some cases the children are much happier than when the parents were together as they are not living with the continual bickering & fighting amongst the 2 parents, but then in…
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Divorce can be difficult on kids, but living with unhappy parents is usually worse. Nonetheless, the aftermath of a divorce can be difficult to a child, and it’s important to put their interests first. More specifically, some relationships can end…
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Just like many children, the image of mom and dad were my heroes. Being a child so young and vulnerable, mom and dad together showed the value of ultimate love. At the tender age of five, mom and dad where…
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Breakups and divorces can be absolutely devastating-especially if there are children involved.  It can be quite easy to pit one’s children against the ex, be them the mother or father.  Try and resist the temptation to use your children as…
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Children have the inept ability to see and say things as they are. They are extremely good judges of character, openly honest and wiser than many adults. I am divorced (twice) and have three children that love to educate me…
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