Most people enter into marriage believing their union will last a lifetime. Unfortunately, as the years go on,  many couples find themselves growing apart. While approximately half of all marriages end in divorce, many people never see it coming. Fortunately, a...

Last year was stressful and upsetting for numerous reasons, from a global pandemic and high unemployment rates, to untimely deaths and financial strain. These stressors were enough to push many marriages past their breaking points. Those contemplating divorce don't...

Even if you want to divorce your spouse, you may want to avoid the courtroom battles that can come with traditional divorce proceedings. As you consider alternatives, you may wonder whether you and your spouse are good candidates for a successful mediation. If you two...

Communication is an integral part of marriage, and often, it breaks down when that relationship nears its end. This is one reason why divorce can become so contentious. However, if you can practice effective, responsible communication during your divorce, you may find...

As you and your spouse work out your parenting agreement, you may have concerns about paying child support. You may be an involved and devoted parent but fear that monthly support payments could hurt you financially. Here are some things to know about how child...

When parents divorce, a primary concern is often how the process will affect their children. Many parents worry they will lose their relationship with their child, or that a child will not be able to handle the situation in a healthy, safe way. Divorce can indeed be...

Ending a marriage is a complicated combination of financial, emotional, and legal challenges. This can be especially true when it comes to dividing your property. Property holds economic value, certainly, but there are also emotional attachments and legal...

In the absence of a valid prenuptial or post-nuptial agreement regarding the marital home, dividing the marital home is often a main point of contention in a divorce. Should you sell it or stay put? If you are on the fence about this major decision, here are some...

Divorce and child custody are legal matters that affect people besides the immediate family. Grandparents' lives can also be upset by divorce, particularly when it negatively impacts their relationships with their grandchildren. If you are a grandparent and worried...