Being an only child has special considerations in the divorce period. They are not living with another ally who totally gets their unique situation. While parents, a therapist, and close buddies are sympathetic, no one else completely understands what that child is going through with divorce and shared care as a sibling does. Have heard […]
Divorce
Alimony, Child Support, and Taxes
The issues of alimony, child support and taxes frequently confuse and confound people as they are going through the divorce process, and that need not be the case. Each has its own factors to consider and can be taken individually for better understanding. Alimony, which may also be referred to as spousal support or spousal […]
Get Over It: Should I Tell My Husband I’m Thinking About Divorce?
Ever catch yourself wondering “Should I tell my husband I’m thinking about divorce?” Although conversations like this can be hard, they’re worth having.
How Do You Tell Your Mother You’re Separated?
When I finally told my mom, her reaction surprised me. One of the hardest things I had to do was tell people that my husband had moved out. Even when I thought I was strong enough to talk about it, with each new person I told, the horror and sadness came rushing back. Even the […]
Interest on Child Support Arrears
Because divorce is a matter of state law, whether interest on past due child support is allowed and how it is calculated depends on the state. Most states charge interest on past due child support. The amount of interest you can collect varies by state. Most states have a fixed annual interest rate — often […]
WATCH: Divorce as a Birth
Rebecca Fein, a certified relationship and bereavement coach, co-author of a book called Contagious Optimism, and a regular blogger for DivorceMag.com. The experience of divorcing a narcissist, its effects, and the rebirth to a new life.
False Allegations in Custody Cases: Questions, Observations & Comments
Making false allegations in custody cases not only negatively impacts the cases, it has detrimental consequences on the children of the marriage also.
Tax Considerations Before and After Divorce
When people are going through a divorce and/or have just finalized a divorce, they often forget about tax consequences and considerations. That is a critical error on their part that could prove to be very costly. Divorce can take a financial toll, so it is financially prudent to take advantage of any tax benefits that […]
Regrets in Divorce and Life
It is easy to fall into the trap of living in regrets. One may regret the distribution of assets in divorce. Another cannot seem to get through a week without saying, “If only I had…” My two sons are pragmatic, and calmly state, “Well that’s in the past – get over it!” when I rue […]
Step 2 in Preparing for Divorce: Align Yourself with Professionals
As a continuation in my series of how to prepare for divorce, we’ll explore who you need to work with for the best counsel in order to get an outcome that supports your future. Step #2 – Align yourself with professionals First, think about the process you and your spouse will want to undertake. Ask […]
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