Divorce

Stress can do a pretty big number on your immune system -- and that's bad news if you're going through a divorce. Studies have shown that the more stressful a divorce ends up being, the more likely it is that the participants will end up sick. Simply put, the human...

"You can't live with them -- and they don't want you to live peacefully without them, either." That's probably the best way to describe the situation when you're divorcing a narcissist.While most divorces (about 95%) end up being settled without litigation through...

Nobody really ever wants a divorce -- they just want to be happy. If you've figured out that happiness definitely isn't with your spouse, however, a divorce is the way you've got to go.Just try to avoid the following mistakes during the process: 1. Don't start out...

You know that your marriage isn't a happy one, but did you know that it's probably also damaging to your health?Researchers say that being in a high-conflict relationship where disagreements over things like hobbies, the kids, the in-laws or the bills are common can...

When it comes to their parents, kids expect a happily ever after. Unfortunately, things don't always work out that way. Life happens, and couples grow apart. Husbands and wives split up. The hardest part of it all is breaking the news to your kids. It's not easy...

When you think about "hidden assets" and secret stockpiles of wealth that your spouse may be hiding (so that they can avoid splitting any of those assets with you in the divorce), your mind probably goes first to "offshore accounts." Maybe you even think about modern...

When you're approaching a divorce, it's important to educate yourself as much as possible about your options and make some good financial decisions.That's not always easy. If your spouse has typically handled most of the family finances, you could be blindsided by the...

You've always been the responsible sort, so you purchased life insurance policies that were designed to protect you, your spouse, your kids and your business.Now that you're getting a divorce, however, those policies can't be treated like an afterthought. In fact,...

Does money really lead to that many breakups between spouses? According to the statistics, it's the second-most common cause of divorce in this country. (Only infidelity causes more marital splits.)Money woes are, somewhat logically, a big problem for many couples....

You may have been considering divorce for a while now, but actually approaching your spouse about the issue can seem overwhelming -- and a little scary. Most people don't cope well with major changes and disappointments in their lives, and there's no guarantee that...