The emotional “stages” of dealing with divorce are essentially identical to the “stages of grief,” according to Reiss. These are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. The stressors that led to divorce, the process itself and, the after divorce each offer major challenges that can impact your mental health. According to statistics divorce is a […]
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Divorce rates in the United States are declining—except for people over 50. In fact, since 1990, the divorce rate for people over 50 has doubled. As married couples grow older, the glue that holds many marriages together dissolves, be it children, shared interests, or financial dependence. If you are suddenly facing divorce, you may find
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Through life’s trials and tribulations, it is important to have a tribe– friends you can count on to help overcome any hardships that may come your way. As you navigate your divorce, you will probably think the best advice you can get will come from your friends. And while they might have provided you with
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A Guardian ad litem serves as an advocate for the child and is charged with the duty of representing the child’s best interest, which may not be the same as what the child wants. A guardian ad litem will conduct an independent, objective investigation of the allegations before the court. When parents are so involved
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Child custody battles can be painful for everyone involved. Unfortunately, when a divorce occurs with children, it can sometimes get even messier trying to decide who the child/children should live with. There isn’t a guarantee that a judge will side with you or your ex. How Is Your Relationship With Your Child? One of the
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Unforeseen things happen in life and one of them is divorce. Almost 50 percent of all marriages in the United States will end in divorce or separation. Researchers estimate that 41 percent of all first marriages end in divorce. However, every marital dissolution is unique. And every divorce has distinct factors and no two family
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The divorce rate in Florida is around 50% in first marriages. Many of these couples have children and require a child custody agreement. Florida abandoned the traditional terms of custody in favor of parental responsibility and time-sharing. Florida’s custody laws favor both parents to remain active in their children’s lives. Therefore, courts prefer to see
There are many emotions involved during a divorce and whether to keep the house or not is no exception. As stressful as it may be, you must take into consideration things such as maintenance and budget. Consider How It Fits Into Your Daily Life If you have children, you may not want to switch schools
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Aiming for a successful outcome is probably what anyone undergoing a divorce has in mind. Unfortunately, there are no classes you can take to ensure that your divorce will end successfully. The good news is you can hire a family law attorney who can navigate with you through your divorce process and also coach you
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Oftentimes, grandparents play an integral role in their grandchildren’s lives. Whether it be simply spending quality time or actually assisting in raising their grandchildren, grandparents are important to fostering and developing our next generation. As a grandparent, you are excited to be a part of your grandchild’s life, but sometimes your adult child refuses to
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