Couples counseling is something that a lot of people use when they’re trying to save their marriage – but counseling is also something that couples are starting to use to help them navigate their divorces. The end of a marriage is rarely easy, and “divorce counseling”...
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How co-parents can help kids navigate divorce questions, comments
If this upcoming school year will be the first since you and your spouse separated or divorced, you’ve got a lot to think about. You’ll need to work out how expenses will be divided, notify the appropriate administrators and teachers and determine how you and your...
It takes 2 to get married, but only 1 to get divorced
When you get married, it’s a two-person affair. Both you and your spouse need to sign the marriage papers. You will likely have a ceremony or go to the courthouse together. Only when you both agree will the government recognize you as being officially married. This...
3 examples of financial infidelity
The word infidelity is most commonly used in the context of being physically unfaithful in a marriage. Nonetheless, infidelity can occur in other contexts, such as financial infidelity. Financial disputes are among the leading causes of divorce in the U.S. and these...
Are you ready for a divorce?
Dissolving your marriage is a crucial decision. Thus, you need to be sure about it to avoid regrets later. But how can you tell you are ready for a divorce? Below are some questions that can help you: Have you tried everything to make it work? Every marriage...
Oft-overlooked reasons for divorce
Some reasons for divorce are mentioned fairly frequently. Many divorce cases happen after infidelity, for example, which is when one person has an extra-marital affair. There are also many cases where people divorce due to constant conflict in the home. These couples...
Making your divorce less stressful
The decision to pursue a divorce should not be taken lightly. That being said, it is often the best option for both spouses. Traditionally, divorce has been viewed as an adversarial process and that is how many divorcing spouses have entered proceedings. Nonetheless,...
Your contribution as a stay-at-home parent matters in divorce
As a stay-at-home parent, you may have sacrificed your career, education or personal goals to care for the children and the household. You may have also supported your spouse’s professional growth and success, directly or indirectly. Will any of these matter during...
Options for the family home in a divorce
For most couples, the family home is their most valuable asset. During a divorce, this will be subject to property division. In Georgia, property is divided equitably in a divorce. This means that the court will carefully assess the financial circumstances of each...
Can your spouse ignore the divorce filing?
If you want to get divorced and you know that your spouse doesn’t, you may be worried about their cooperation. Or, perhaps you already gave them the divorce papers, which they refused to sign. They are ignoring the process, perhaps assuming that doing so will mean...
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