Marriage and Divorce

Considering that most couples fight over (and divorce) because of money, there are three things you need in order to have a happy and argument free marriage when it comes to bills, savings, spending, and income. Aside from communication, honesty,…
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In all reality, we must give children the benefit of the doubt. They’re smarter than we think they are or than we give them credit for being. I believe Americans have it all wrong concerning children who are the products…
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Divorce and Custody are two of the most terrifying words in the English language. There are good arguments on both sides for either the mother or father to have total custody or some part of the child rearing. The sad…
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Families can be an interesting unit. It’s not always the old fashion Mom, Dad, and kids anymore .The term family includes a much broader and diverse group of people. Still it takes the same basic skills to create harmony in…
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Fullness of recognition that as a human we all are susceptable to this death of a marriage. The children involved are certainly thrown in a turmoil. However, there can be positive results for not only the children but all involved….
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The finances of a marriage are almost, if not more, important than the emotional and physical aspect of the relationship. As a matter of fact, in many marriages, it appears to be the driving factor in whether or not a…
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To share custody or not to share custody, that is the question. I chose yes to this because we are going through this with my three step-children. Let me start by telling you that “the ex-wife” as she is called…
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If you and your spouse have decided to separate and/or to divorce, here are some powerful and useful thoughts to help you on your journey. It is very easy to become extremely emotional when a long time relationship or marriage…
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Let’s face it, marriage, in and of itself, is challenging. And second marriages? Well, they can be downright difficult at times. Statistically, the news isn’t good ; approximately 67% of them end in divorce. Certainly, there are legitimate reasons for…
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In most areas of the country, it is difficult for a man to gain custody of his children while going through a divorce. We tend to favor the mother and forget the vital role that a father plays in his…
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How a child reacts certainly depends on many factors; one of them being their age and temperament. Older children react in fear, anger, frustration and much sadness as they learn about the divorce of their parents. Some may react the…
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Covering the topics of “love” and “marriage” in one short article is a daunting task indeed. Love in and of itself is a complex entity, filled with varying definitions and emotional anecdotes. The same word is used to describe the…
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No, fathers should not have equal custody rights to his children. There are two sides to every story. Men should have equal legal rights to his children, but not equal physical custody of the children. Visitation rights should be sufficient….
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When parents are constantly arguing and possibly contemplating a divorce their children are often the silent victims who suffer without due cause. It can be easy for their mother and father to get caught up in differences and grievances and…
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There are many things you can do to strengthen a Christian marriage. These include seeking professional marriage counselling both individually and as a couple, taking up old interests and hobbies that you used to enjoy together, seeking out and developing…
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SO, you find yourself divorced, or you are about to be. And you have young children. Now what? Possibly, you are distraught. Possibly your ex is distraught. Possibly, she (or he) now has a new significant other and may even…
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Divorce is a devastating traumatic experience for the children of parents who fail to understand the impact of their actions in the long term. Unfortunately, adults sometimes forget what it was like to think as a child, where everything is…
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Please don’t over react. Ask anyone whose marriage you admire, and they will tell you that they have faced times when they too believed that the love was gone. If you are willing to ride out the difficult times, I…
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Divorce the word you thought would never arise in your marriage is primarily a split between adults who no longer love or respect each other. The reasons for divorce are legion but we are not concerned, here, with that aspect…
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Divorce isn’t just hard on the parents who are involved; it can make a great impact on the children also. Divorce is a hard concept to process and with the help of family and friends; you can make it through…
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To me, asking if people with a mental illness can successfully marry is akin to asking if people with a physical illness can successfully marry. It might seem absurd to some, to question the capability of a person with, say,…
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Staying for the sake of the children depends on your situation. If you are in a relationship with abuse in any form, please do not stay, get out and get help. If you are truly not happy, how do you…
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Looking across the table as Lou and I shared the usual breakfast conversation, I realized that life after 18 years together had become unbearably quotidian. We had fallen into a rut like those in a country dirt road that high-center…
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There are many ways that you can keep the non-custodial parent involved in the lives of your children. You must be willing to put aside anger and bitterness to achieve this. Remember, your children did not ask to be put…
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Yes! A father should have equal custody rights to his children in divorce – Definitely yes. If the parents cannot be mature enough to reach an agreement between themselves – and a judge has to decide where the kids will…
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Having to have to go through the experience of their parents divorcing can be tough for a child. For some children it may feel like they are getting a divorce too, from the safety of their secure family unit. It…
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Coping With Betrayal: Release Your Anger and Forgive. This isn’t easy to do because none of us is an angel. But carrying anger and hostility around is as physically and emotionally draining as carrying a large, heavy boulder on your…
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The image that first comes to mind when contemplating a great marriage includes two people whose lips curl at the corners just enough for you to know it comes from joyful hearts. Evidence of sorrow might be seen upon close…
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When a marriage ends more times than not it is simply due to the fact that a couple has found that they can no longer live together. The children brought into the world as a result of this couple’s union…
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When a chapter closes in your lives, you must grieve the loss and let it go. This is true with divorce. It’s the finality of mourning “what could have been” that is painful. Nevertheless, the work of processing the reality…
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