Caring for elderly relatives can be extremely stressful whether the children or grandchildren take on the caregiving responsibility or hire a professional caregiver. So many things must be decided, including where the elder is to live, who will be responsible for the day-to-day care, who will finance the care and so on. For those blessed…
Those who suffer from addiction or those who grieve because their spouse is an addict know all too well the pain that accompanies the disease. Whether the individual has issues with drugs, alcohol, sex, gambling, shopping or other vices, the effect on families is the same. These destructive behaviors break trust, ruin finances, corrupt communication…
Divorce is difficult, and often painful, under the best of circumstances. However, when a couple have been married for over 20 years, the emotions are often heightened when this long-lasting relationship ends. Furthermore, there are often unique financial issues to consider. “Grey divorce” is a term referring to an increasing divorce rate for older couples…
How to Prepare for Same Sex Divorce Now that same sex married couples are granted the same rights and obligations as heterosexual married couples, this includes the ability to divorce. And inevitably, as same sex marriages are increasing, so are same sex divorces. What can be done to prepare yourself if divorce seems to be…
Divorce can be a very intimidating and overwhelming process. Lawyers may add to the stress because of the adversarial nature they tend to bring to the case and the high fees they require. A better option for most people to consider is a divorce without lawyers. That doesn’t mean doing it without any help, an…
If you’re considering a divorce, you are probably no stranger to conflict already. Frequent arguments and ongoing tension were probably some of the elements that led to the marital problems that have you thinking about divorce now. Does this mean you have to put up with even more stress and conflict when you’re going through…
When you’re going through a divorce, the last thing you want is for anything about your situation to become public. It therefore makes sense that when you are thinking about different divorce options, your confidentiality should be taken into consideration. The questions become, then, if you decide to take your dispute to court, will your…
Many unhappy married couples are forced to stay together because of the high cost of divorce. If you haven’t been through a divorce before, you may be discouraged after finding out that hiring a lawyer and going through the divorce process in court can cost many thousands of dollars. This is in addition to the…
Throughout the years, mediation has been developed and refined as a cost-effective, timely alternative to litigation. This type of alternative dispute resolution is becoming increasingly popular among families and individuals as a way to resolve arguments and go through legal proceedings without taking the matter to court. What are the most common family issues that…
A hostile, stressful divorce leads to increased financial and emotional costs for both parties, as well as a negative impact on any children involved. These types of divorces tend to last for many months, even years, and ultimately result in exorbitant attorney fees and increased hostility between the parties involved. Additionally, though both parties hope…
Divorce affects all family members, but it can be particularly difficult for children with disabilities. The “best interest” of the child is the determining factor in parenting arrangements, but the phrase “best interest of the child” can be complex when it involves a child with disabilities. Sometimes, divorcing parents disagree regarding the best interests of…
Many people think of mediation when they’re going through a legal separation or divorce, but a mediator is a valuable tool for many different family issues. Family mediation can be an option outside of legal issues to help resolve differences between family members who can’t seem to see eye to eye. You can work out…
