Children are expensive to raise and care for, even when they are healthy and have no special needs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates the costs of raising a child from birth to 18 will total about $240,000. If your child has special needs, raising them will...
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Year: 2022
A stay could help postpone court for military members
When you’re in the military and your spouse asks for a divorce, you may find it difficult to be present for scheduled hearings. You’re busy with your job, and as much as you’d like to handle this situation, you need to focus on the tasks at hand. The good news is that...
Why is divorce considered an “adverse childhood experience?”
Medical professionals have identified a number of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) that are directly linked to physical, emotional and social problems that plague people as they become adults. The more ACEs a child experiences, the more they’re at risk of carrying...
Financial considerations in a gray divorce
Gray divorce is on the rise across the country. As people live longer, couples in their 50s and 60s with no children at home realize they no longer share the same interest with their spouses. They also realize they don’t want to spend the next 20 or 30 years with...
3 deadly social media sins to avoid during the divorce
Divorce is never a rosy affair. It is no secret that the divorce process can leave you even more emotional, lonely and isolated. For most people going through a divorce, social media becomes the perfect place to let out their frustrations. However, while social media...
Could your children benefit from your divorce?
When married couples realize that divorce can improve their well-being more than staying together, many couples stay married as a means to benefit their children. An unhappy marriage can be a long, grueling endeavor while you wait for your kids to be old enough to...
What a minor in possession charge means
Every year thousands of young people descend on Florida for spring break, where the music plays late into the night and the alcohol freely flows. Unfortunately for them, it is illegal for anyone under 21 years of age to drink alcoholic beverages. If your child is...
The surprising way you could achieve an uncontested divorce
If you want a faster and less expensive divorce, an uncontested divorce filing is your best option. Some couples go through mediation sessions to reach a settlement for an uncontested divorce. Others spend weeks in collaborative negotiations facilitated by their...
Should a lack of respect from your spouse lead to divorce?
There are certain foundational aspects of a successful, enduring marriage. They include trust, fidelity and honesty. Mutual respect is another crucial need for a healthy marriage. When there is respect, you are treated by your spouse with courtesy, even if the two of...
You can have a positive co-parenting experience after divorce
Walking away from a marriage is a major life change. While you might be focused on healing and the logistical aspects of the divorce, your children will have to adjust to living life in two homes. It’s up to the parents to help the children as they learn how to do...