It seems like winning is often the top priority for divorcing. Different people may define “winning” in their divorce as securing certain assets or certain terms for the custody of their shared children. However, securing a “win” in either of those areas may require a...
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5 Ways To Prepare For Divorce When You’re Over 50
Divorce has different implications at different times in your life. In your 20s or 30s, the biggest concern will probably be negotiating custody arrangements. In your 50s, with retirement looming and your children likely close to adulthood or already out of your home,...
3 issues you can address in a postnuptial agreement
Prenuptial agreements were once rare, but they have become common in modern marriages. Similarly, postnuptial agreements have also risen to prominence in recent years. Like prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements involve spouses negotiating specific terms and...
What is the gray divorce revolution?
For many decades, it was for older adults to stay married until death do they part. Over time, divorce has become less taboo, and more people have turned to divorce at an older age. The gray divorce revolution is a reference to the rising number of middle-aged and...
Is it possible to improve an unhappy marriage?
Take a second to think about the moment in which you and your spouse first got engaged. It was likely a time full of joy, and perhaps one of the happiest moments of your life. At this time, you probably envisioned your relationship in the future to be a story of...
Let’s debunk 5 of the most common divorce myths
Divorce is a common experience, but that doesn't mean that the average person really understands what a Texas divorce involves. In fact, divorce's commonness has led to a proliferation of urban legends and myths surrounding the divorce process. Some of what you hear...
Is Job Loss An Excuse For Your Ex To Stop Paying Child Support?
Being the parent with primary custody means that you have responsibility for all of your children's basic needs. The child support you receive helps you keep a roof over the children's heads. It helps pay for the groceries and cover the costs of your utilities so that...
How to prepare for divorce when your ex is a narcissist
Personality disorders are deeply rooted patterns of behavior that somehow diverged from how the average person behaves. Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a relatively common condition. Those with NPD may use others to get what they want. They also probably...
Stressed out over your divorce? Don’t let it make you sick
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...
Divorcing a narcissist isn’t easy: Here are some tips
"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...