Marriage and Divorce

In some circumstances, Prenuptial Agreements are a necessary part of a marriage, but on a whole I believe that they not only undermine the entire union itself, they force the “weaker” party in the marriage to feel as though they…
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There is an epidemic occurring in our divorce courts around the country. In my opinion the judicial bias needs to be addressed. It is a shame that one must lose for another to gain. A marriage takes two people to…
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When one files for divorce, their main thought is that they do not want to be joint with their spouse any longer at that given time. It only makes sense that (unless there are children involved in the marriage) this…
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“There is one main reason for divorce and that is communication” says one person. “The main cause for divorce,” says another, “is finances and everything that has to do with money.” Yet another person says that the baggage a person…
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The number of marriages ending in divorce is steadily increasing and the odds are that you or someone you know will have to go through a divorce once in your lifetime. The divorce process can be difficult, both financially and…
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Creating boundaries with your ex is critical to the success of an amicable relationship between the two of you and any children involved. This is assuming an amicable relationship is a priority. Although it may currently be difficult for you…
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When I got remarried, MY ex-husband was living one country away and I never planned on seeing him again. My new husband’s ex-wife, however, lived five blocks away and had custody of my husband’s son. Needless to say, I had…
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Divorces can take a huge financial, emotional and psychological toll on both former partners.  Naturally, a lot of frustration is pent-up and subsequently released-or not.  It can be extremely hard to smile, and in many cases smiles are ‘painted’ on. …
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Holidays can be stressful for anyone, and trying to figure out where your kids are supposed to be after a divorce, will only make things worse.  Most states have a basic outline for visitation.  Even years, one parent gets the…
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The ink is dry on the divorce; now what? Plenty, if you choose to be optimistic about your life. Many men and women have a terrible realization after the ink is dry. It really is over! But it’s not over…
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In the confusion of a divorce situation, many people find it hard to realize the significance of how they transmit the news of an impending divorce to family and friends. Caught up in emotional turmoil, mistakes can happen which can…
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My wife and I began dating in summer of 2001. It was a whirlwind romance, and within two months we were living together in New York. That September, the unthinkable happen when the World Trade Center was hit by terrorists,…
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Although many of us who face divorce claim to be taken by surprise, in truth, when we look back and analyze the events leading up to the breakup of our marriage, we realize the signs were there all along, and…
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Going through a divorce may be one of the most painful things that you will face in your life. With the ending of the relationship you will be faced with pain, anger and hurt. It is a time when you…
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What did I do to deserve this? Why is this happening? What did *I* do that was so bad, wrong, is this a reflection of me? I was asked that question recently by a very dear friend. It made me…
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You have already made the biggest decision of your life. You have decided to end your marriage because you have taken all of the verbal abuse you can take. Your decision was even harder because you have children involved. You…
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One of the easiest ways to get over your ex is to constantly engage yourself. This is just like keeping our phones engaged. No one can get through! Similarly, when you engage yourself in activities, the negative thoughts and most…
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No matter whether you had a heinous divorce or an amicable one, you are likely to feel heartache.  It may feel like it is going to last forever, but there are things you can do to get through it with…
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The “D” word is not something most married couples even think about, let alone discuss. No one wants to think that their marriage could end up in an ugly divorce. The only thing worse than going through a divorce yourself,…
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Divorce causes emotions to surface which we are normally unaware of and can create havoc with our ability to deal with the situation afterwards. It is a period of mourning for the positive things we feel we have lost but…
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Ending a relationship of any kind can be emotionaly  traumatic for all parties involved. Whether that relationship is a friendship, work situation, or a romantic entanglement, the loss that is felt when a relationship ceases to exist can be extremely…
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There is only one reason to have an amicable divorce.  It creates less stress.  Any other reasons are directly related to that one simple fact.  It creates less stress for you.  It creates less stress for your children.  It creates…
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When a marriage ends it affects others besides the divorcing couple.  The period following divorce is one of adjustment and dealing with often raw and negative emotions.  Confronting family and friends may be difficult as it can fray newly exposed…
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Your marriage was perfect or so you thought. Then you began to argue and grow apart; despite everything you couldn’t manage to get back to the couple that you once were. The next thing you knew someone mentioned the “D”…
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Divorce is probably one of the most devastating life experiences that a person can undergo. Many couples don’t realize how painful divorce is until they go through it. Divorce can have you wondering if you should have fought harder for…
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In turbulent times, it’s possible for friends to lose perspective. Feelings of doubt and uncertainty can rise up in the most inconvenient times and they might be followed with intense sadness and a sense of loss. This is particularly true…
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Is there a sure-fire way of telling that the time has come for a divorce. The marriage vow which cuts across all races and religions proclaims that for better or for worse, in health or in sickness, rich or poor,…
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More and more marriages are ending in divorce. As a result, the number of people impacted by divorce, either directly or indirectly, is increasing. While the consequences of divorce are many, it is the emotional component that is often the…
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There are many key elements that can help strengthen a marriage. Of the most important ones, just might surprise you. There are vital things like trust, honesty and communication, and then there are things like date night. Date night is more important…
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Dates are things spoken of during courtship. They are sacred moments of glee and terror where two people, perhaps meeting for the first time, come together to see if they’re an appropriate match. In a world of war and violence…
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