Divorcing when you have property often means needing to invest a lot of time in litigation or negotiating a settlement. You and your ex may have shared accounts and property, which will mean it takes longer to create an accurate inventory of your marital estate and to divide those belongings. Few marital assets make as much of an impact on your future financial stability as your retirement account. You and your spouse have probably spent the entirety of your marriage…

Children of divorce are more likely to deal with certain problems than children who live in stable families. Some of the problems that you may see arise include behavior issues, poor academic performance and sudden risk-taking behaviors. As a parent, seeing these changes can be scary, frustrating and upsetting. Fortunately, you can help your child by addressing their concerns and making sure they know that you are there for them. Here are a few things to consider about the three…

When one spouse is a narcissist, it makes the already distressing process of divorce far more emotionally and financially challenging for their spouse, and often for their shared children. Knowing what to expect when divorcing a narcissist can help you to prepare and protect yourself against typical narcissistic behaviors that often make a divorce a high-conflict process.  Is Your Spouse a Narcissist? Mayo Clinic defines narcissism as a mental health disorder that causes the afflicted individual to experience an “unreasonably…

Addiction involves the compulsive indulgence in certain behaviors despite the fact that they can cause harm to the person doing them or to their broader social network, including their immediate family members. People develop both psychological and physical addictions. Gambling and pornography can lead to psychological addictions. Alcohol and pain medication can lead to physical addiction. Any form of chemical dependence or addictive behavior can adversely affect a marriage. There are steps you can take to protect yourself when you…

You may be in your 60s, 70s or 80s, but does that mean that you’re too old to get a divorce? Not necessarily. In fact, many people do choose to divorce at this age for various reasons. Whether you’re a healthy 80-year-old woman who wants to keep doing the things you love while your ex-spouse takes another path or you’re in your 60s and looking to start fresh, divorce is a possibility. While you may have someone tell you that…