A divorce is not a simple process. You will need to work with your future ex-spouse to agree on co-parenting duties and divide up your joint property. If you are a small business owner, the settlement could affect your personal wealth and future earnings. Ideally, you...
5 Crazy reasons people have filed for divorce
Perhaps you and your spouse have married a long time, but things aren’t going as you’d hoped they would. You likely know numerous other New York couples who decided to divorce, and you may even have discussed your feelings with a trusted friend or two to see if they...
Divorce: Is your spouse getting nasty about it?
If you were to survey New York residents who have marital problems, you might find commonalities in their stories. On the other hand, every relationship is unique, so the issues that arise between you and your spouse might not apply to another married couple. The same...
Are you ready for the life changes that come after divorce?
You may remember exactly what you were doing the moment you decided you no longer wanted to stay in an unhappy marriage. Maybe you were taking a long walk, trying to sort out your thoughts and whether you could envision a future without your spouse. Then again, maybe...
How to keep social media from ruining your divorce case
Like most adults in the U.S., you likely use social media and even use it on a daily basis. The Pew Research Center states that approximately 74% of Facebook users in the U.S. visit the site every day. During your divorce, you do not have to stop using social media...
Is your spouse having an emotional affair?
A relationship that threatens your marriage does not necessarily have to include physical contact. If your spouse has an emotional affair, he or she diverts love, attention and care from you to another person, such as a coworker or neighbor. Be aware of these subtle...
3 signs your spouse is hiding assets before your divorce
If you intend to divorce your spouse, you are probably looking forward to a brighter future once the business of ending your legal relationship is over. While not having to deal with the emotional strain of a broken marriage is part of the equation, you also need a...
3 common obstacles to divorcing a narcissistic spouse
When you walked down the aisle, you probably thought your spouse had your best interests in mind. After a few years of marriage, though, it is clear your partner’s only concern is himself or herself. If your spouse is a narcissist, you should prepare for a potentially...
3 subtle signs your spouse is a toxic person
Being around a toxic person has a negative effect on your self-esteem, making it difficult to function at all. If your spouse has a toxic personality, it may not be possible to salvage the relationship. You may have no choice but to end the marriage as a...
4 tell-tale signs your spouse wants a nasty divorce
Ending a marriage can be difficult even under normal circumstances. After all, not only must you divide marital assets, but you also must confront some uncertainty about your future. Still, getting through the divorce process is essential for starting the next chapter...
