As a parent, divorce is not the end of your relationship with your spouse. It is the start of a new one. When you divorce, you cease to be spouses who live and parent together and become co-parents. Thinking of and referring to each other as "my co-parent" rather than...

Adultery can have an explosive effect on your family. When you discover an extramarital affair, whether through hidden credit card receipts or a confession, you may immediately realize that your marriage is now over. If you choose to divorce after finding out about...

When you file for divorce, your spouse is given paperwork to sign and submit. You may be worried that they won’t do it. Perhaps they’ve even told you that they’re not going to sign because they don’t want to get divorced.  Don’t be concerned. While things are often...

Couples have a lot to sort out when they file for divorce. One of the biggest issues to handle may be the issue of health insurance. These discussions may focus not only on which of the two of you will pay for the kids' insurance but also on the termination of...

Marriage may be a big commitment, but it certainly also extends benefits to couples who make their relationship official. One of the most important perks of legal marriage is presumptive paternity. When your wife has a child, the state presumes that you, as the spouse...

A divorce can be one of the most stressful and emotionally-charged life events you’ll ever face. However, it’s also when you need to make a number of decisions that can impact your finances, your relationship with your children and other aspects of your life for many...

Once you know that you’re on the path to divorce, it’s a good idea to form a support group. But before you can lean on the people in your support group, you must tell them what’s happening. How do you break the news about the divorce? There’s no easy way to tell your...

In many cases, divorce comes after a previously happy marriage begins to decline. The couple did intend to stay married when they tied the knot, but things changed over the years. Eventually, they realized it was time to end it.  However, there are also cases where...

Your marriage has been on the rocks for a long time, and you realize that you need to take action. While there’s a lot that goes into the divorce process, it all starts with telling your spouse about your feelings. Here’s what you should do when it’s finally time to...

Now that you’re preparing for a divorce, something that you should start thinking about is how your taxes may be affected. The reality is that tax issues do come up during most divorces. You may need to pay taxes on any spousal support you receive or may have to...