Once you and your spouse have decided to divorce, there are many decisions to be made. Even the most amicable divorces tend to get a little tense around the issue of spousal maintenance, also known as alimony. Every state has rules about determining ongoing financial support but that doesn’t mean there is a simple formula….
Divorce is a challenging and emotionally charged experience. Even in exceptionally amicable situations, it is important to acknowledge the wide range of emotions that come with divorce, including grief. Even when it is your choice to divorce or circumstances are so contentious you cannot wait for your divorce to be complete, grief is an incredibly…
Divorce is challenging in the most optimal of circumstances but when one spouse is struggling with addiction, the process can be substantially more challenging. Addictions of any kind, whether to substances such as alcohol and drugs or behaviors such as gambling, have a profound effect on not only the addict but their family and friends…
Even in the best and most amicable of divorces, most people will experience some degree of anger. Anger is a natural part of the grieving process and, if your divorce is less-than-amicable, as many are, your anger can become consuming. Not only is it hard to be filled with anger, but feelings of anger during…
Even in the best of circumstances, divorce is hard. It is often emotionally and financially draining, as well as time-consuming. Whether you simply don’t want to see your soon-to-be-ex, you are extremely busy, or one of you has moved to another state, getting a divorce in-person can be A LOT. What many people do not…
When a decision to divorce has been made, the next step is determining how you will divorce. There are a few different ways to get a divorce and because every circumstance is unique, which way is best for a couple to divorce is highly individual and depends on many factors. If you have decided to…
Key Takeaways From the Supreme Court’s Gay Marriage Ruling On June 26, 2015 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states can no longer ban gay marriage, making it the 26th nation to legalize same-sex marriage. It granted nationwide rights and protections for gay and lesbian marriages. Here are the key takeaways from the Supreme Court’s…
