Supporting yourself financially after divorce can be an enormous adjustment, particularly if you were not working during your marriage. Under these circumstances, alimony can be a crucial lifeline. However, you will need to make a case for receiving alimony, as the...
Is it ever OK to spy on an ex during a divorce?
When angry, jilted spouses want to collect evidence against their ex during a divorce, they can cross the line between building a case and breaking the law. For instance, following up on suspicions can cross the line into stalking and other criminal offenses when...
Tips to be a better negotiator during a divorce
Being a good negotiator can help parents overcome objections from kids, just as it can help entrepreneurs make valuable business transactions. Negotiation can also help you get what you want out of your divorce. Five things you can do to be a better negotiator...
How can we help our children prepare for parental separation?
If you are divorcing the other parent of your child, you know that a lot will change in your family. The most significant change is typically the amount of time parents and children will be together. As difficult as this can be for an adult, it can be even more so for...
Can mental health issues sway divorce-related decisions?
Statistics from the National Institute of Mental Health show that about one in five people in the U.S. lives with a mental illness. And many of these people will go through a divorce at some point. Mental illness alone does not dictate what happens in a divorce....