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...

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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...
It takes two to tango: Equal custody for dads
Why should the kids only see Dad on the weekends? If you know any divorced couples, you probably know this kind of schedule is not uncommon. Even though the law prevents the court from discriminating against dads, child custody cases often rule in favor of moms. In...
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...
Taking steps to stop your ex-spouse’s badmouthing behaviors
Like all divorced individuals, you did not choose to end your marriage for no reason at all. On the contrary, you had dozens of reasons for calling it quits. While you may want to cut your ex-spouse out of your life forever, your child makes doing so virtually...
Is your ex-spouse badmouthing you to your kids?
Parenting is hard enough even under ideal circumstances. Unfortunately, if you share parental responsibilities with a former spouse who does not care much for you, you may face an uphill battle. After all, your ex-partner may attempt to destroy the good relationship...
When addiction ruins a marriage
Addiction is often one of the top factors that leads to the end of a marriage. Whether one partner has an addiction to drugs, alcohol or something else, it strains the relationship. Without any kind of intervention and treatment, many marriages cannot survive...
3 tips to avoid making divorce worse on social media
Whether checking in at a favorite restaurant, posting photos or sharing personal stories, these days, most Americans use some kind of social media. According to a recent Pew Research Center report, almost 70% of adults in the U.S. have a Facebook account, and most of...
When your child wants to live with your ex-husband
As a divorced parent, you hear over and over again that the judge decides custody based on the child's interests. There are several factors that go into that decision. In New York, the child's preference is also taken into account, especially if your son or daughter...