January has the dubious distinction of being branded Divorce month and for a good reason. In the first month of each new year, I'm inundated with calls from clients who want to start the process of legally ending their marriages.
Blindsided by the bite (of divorce)
Divorce can bring a number of unpleasant financial surprises, such as discovering that your joint assets aren't nearly as healthy as you thought or that your debt load is higher than you realized
The only way that women will become more empowered in this world is by becoming financially independent. We are inundated these days on social media with tips about selfcare and constant posts about the importance of it in our lives.
Divorce is one of life's most stressful events. It affects everything important to us: our children, our finances, where we will live, our identity and our expectations about the future.
Divorcing a narcissist is often extremely stressful and brings its own set of challenges to the process. In order to preserve your own sanity , it is important to understand how the narcissist thinks. The following tips will help you develop an effective divorce strategy, minimize your trauma and help keep your legal costs down.
The holiday season is always a tough time during a divorce and for the first few years after. It serves as a reminder of happier family times, and also puts enormous stress on divorcing parents who feel pressure to maintain the status quo while their whole world may be falling apart. While there is no magical solution to cure the holiday blues, here are some tips to make the season a little bit easier:
Divorce rates are high, but divorce should always be the last option. There are a number of options available other than full on divorce warfare which often benefits no one. Here are some alternatives to consider before considering fighting it out in court.
Just like with the seasons, change is inevitable. For any relationship to last long-term, partners need to be adaptable and committed to adjusting to life's changing seasons. With the holidays coming next month, and the increased opportunity for family time, November is a great time to reflect on our relationships, and make sure we are adjusting with the times to weather the future together as a team.
Fear based decisions are never good ones. Knowledge is power and while we never have a crystal ball, relationship decisions can be made a lot easier if we take the steps to gain knowledge to empower ourselves. This can be as simple as setting up a consultation with a family law lawyer to find out about your rights.
What two factors determine how well children fare after divorce? Mom and Dad. It seems like it should be a no brainer that having a good relationship with BOTH parents is critical to children's well being. Yet many judges still favour mothers in cases where custody is being ordered by the court.
