Deciding to leave an abusive relationship is nothing short of terrifying. The days immediately after you leave can be some of the most perilous in terms of your risk for violence. You may have felt safer maintaining the status quo with your spouse, at least until they...

People often refer to the person working outside of the home as the one who supports the family, but it is the stay-at-home spouse who enables the lifestyle of their career-minded partner. Cleaning, cooking, managing a house and raising children are each arguably a...

Now that temperatures are dropping, some people will gleefully begin planning for the holidays. Depending on the size of the family and the scale of holiday celebrations, it can take weeks or even months to arrange for a family dinner and everything that comes with a...

Choosing to raise an animal with someone can be a serious commitment. Regardless of whether you and your spouse share children, if you share companion animals, the animal can easily contribute to people staying in an unhappy relationship. Most people have heard at...

Finding a fair way to split up your possessions during a divorce can seem impossible, especially if you and your ex have an interest in some of the same possessions. Uncertainty about the asset division process can leave people feeling nervous or scared about filing...

There is a lot of preparation that goes into the divorce process. If you neglect to prepare for success, you could find yourself making mistakes that cost you time and money, both now and in the future. Fortunately, there are a variety of steps you can take to prepare...

Co-parenting after divorce has the potential to stress you out. Not only are you concerned about the well-being of your children, but you’re also worried about getting into one argument after the next with your ex-spouse. There are a variety of tips you can follow to...

There was a time not that long ago that a spouse who wanted to file for divorce would have to convince the courts that they deserved their divorce, especially if the person they married didn't want to end their relationship. These days, people who are not happy in...

When one spouse files for divorce in a family with minor children, the process typically involves the courts creating or approving temporary custody and support orders that can help the family while they wait for more permanent solutions. The final custody and support...

When going through the divorce process, you’ll have questions and concerns about everything from property and debt division to child support and alimony. You may soon find that many of the things you continually think about are closely related to your current and...