The history of divorce can be traced all the way back to the mid-1600s in the American colonies. In those days, divorce was only an option for the wealthy. Modern society has become a bit desensitized to “other people’s divorces,” but it’s quite different when this strikes close to home. Adult children of divorce have…
An unhappy marriage can cause both spouses to suffer long-term effects on their physical, mental, and emotional health. Many men would rather avoid confrontation and then suffer the consequences. Health Issues An unhappy husband could experience these unfortunate physical health issues: High blood pressure Weight gain Digestive disorders Sleep disorders Weak immune system Reduced brain…
Christmas is seen as the climax of the holiday season across the United States. For some, it’s a religious holiday, while others simply enjoy their time off from work or school. Married couples on the verge of separating could see this as the most stressful time of the year, unfortunately. The question is, should you…
Marital problems are tough to process, even before considering how these issues will impact your children. Parents may consider keeping everything from the children for as long as possible. If not, they may still struggle to decide just how much information to share. Your instinct is to always protect your kids, which can compound your…
Are you wondering how to bring up the topic of divorce to your spouse? Below are a few simple tips to make this tough conversation a bit easier for both parties. It may be very tricky to ask your spouse for a divorce without this topic causing an all-out war. Many individuals may be trying…
A divorce with children involved can only add further strain to an already difficult situation. Divorce will create massive changes for children, no matter how old they may be. They see their parents’ love for each other dissolve, sometimes long before the divorce process begins. Divorce is a stressful situation for all parties involved. Before…
Children are undoubtedly the most sensitive aspect of any divorce process. Unlike assets, they are living beings with feelings, wants, needs and are part of the journey of the divorce. Whenever parents separate, it can cause children to be confused and/or fearful. Their world may feel unstable as they anticipate many major changes in their…
Many individuals believe that filing for legal separation is one step on the path to divorce, but these are actually two completely different legal processes. A divorce is to be filed when a marriage is “irretrievably broken, without the prospect of reconciliation.” Divorce will dissolve the marriage entirely, returning both former spouses to “single” status…
It’s no secret that children can struggle with the reality of a divorce. Since all children differ in their personalities and temperaments, they will deal with divorce in a variety of ways. While some actions may seem out of the ordinary for your child, the way most kids deal with divorce is likely perfectly normal,…
Unfortunately, divorce can be incredibly stressful and emotional for families. Perhaps the most challenging part of this process is determining the best time to tell your kids about this situation. Most individuals will have plenty of questions about how they should tell their kids about divorce. Some common questions include: How much should I tell…
