Divorce

Divorce is, and always will be a highly sensitive and complex issue. It can seem like there’s never a good time to tell your kids. But it can become even more complicated if your children find out about it before you and your soon-to-be ex sit them down to explain....

Marriage is a sacred bond built on trust, love and commitment. Sometimes, however, things do not go as expected, and marriages break down for several reasons. There are instances where the union becomes unsustainable because the differences between the partners are...

If you are thinking about getting a divorce or have already made up your mind, strong emotions are likely crowding out thoughts on many issues that will result. That’s not unusual as coming to terms can be difficult even when you know it’s for the best. It’s crucial...

Adjusting to a new life after a divorce presents a rollercoaster of emotions for most people. Depending on how long you were married, your sense of identity may have been firmly tied to being someone’s spouse. It’s extremely difficult for many to think about being...

If you and your spouse are considering divorce and have children, you no doubt worry about how they will take the news. Many couples stay together for this reason despite knowing their relationship no longer works. But studies have shown that staying together for the...

No one gets married thinking a once-loving relationship will end. However, 40% to 50% of all marriages result in divorce, according to the American Psychological Association. That percentage is even higher for second marriages, as nearly two out of three don’t...

When parents decide to end their marriage, the resulting sadness and stress impact their children regardless of age. This influence is often overlooked or minimized during a gray divorce, a term used when couples are over 50. Gray divorces doubled between 1990 and...

Even the smoothest of all divorces promises to be an intensely emotional journey. While divorce typically stems from unresolvable conflict, some dissolutions become severely contentious. Bitterness usually leads to divisive battles over custody and dividing marital...

In recent years, there’s been a lot of focus on narcissism as a personality disorder that’s highly destructive to the lives of both the people who have it and the people who know them the best – their families. It’s estimated that 5% of people have a narcissistic...

Even when it is in the best interest of you and your family, going through a divorce is usually quite challenging. Along with all the practical concerns, there are also emotional matters with which you must deal. As a result, learning how to cope with divorce...