When one member of a couple decides they want a divorce, you might anticipate hurt feelings on the other side. You could predict anger, resentment and a drawn-out legal battle. What you might not expect, however, is that your ex may digitally stalk you, to trace your...
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A detailed parenting plan can lead to successful co-parenting
Marriages struggle when conflicts between spouses go unresolved, often leading to divorce. Those negative feelings can linger long after a marriage is over. But, when children are involved, most parents strive to keep that conflict from causing significant harm to...
Avoid these financial mistakes during a divorce
While money may not be the root of all evil, financial matters are often at the heart of marital discord as well as the divorce process. When a divorce becomes the best or only option, the first step is working with an attorney who understands how complex assets are...
Are you and your ex suited for a co-parenting relationship?
While going through a divorce can be stressful for spouses, it’s often a devastating experience for their children. That’s why most parents try to make the transition as easy as possible. Parents want to minimize the harm that continuing conflict can inflict on their...
What are the pros and cons of filing for divorce first?
When ending a marriage becomes the only option, many people struggle over when or if they should make the first move and file divorce papers. It may not matter In some cases but divorce strategy is different for everyone. Regardless of whether your divorce is likely...
Managing or applying for a mortgage after divorce
One of the many stressful challenges of getting a divorce is determining what will happen to the family home. Can you afford to shoulder the mortgage payments alone or buy a new house? While life after divorce promises a fresh start in many ways, navigating an...
It’s not about the nail: The psychology of decision making in property division
Have you or your spouse ever said the words, "I don't want you to fix my problem. I want you to listen to me"? Has a fight ever started because one of you did not feel supported while the other struggled to guess what the other wants? Simply put, men and women see...
Is Facebook bad mojo for new couples?
Facebook users in Washington and across the United States might regard the world’s most popular social media platform as a great way to stay in contact with friends and loved ones – especially at a time when we’re not able to freely travel and visit each other as...
Could your ex be hiding assets in a business?
Divorce is a stressful and emotional experience; it is also a financial one. This fact can be frightening, particularly for someone who was economically dependent on a spouse during marriage. One fear that people in this position might have is whether the other person...
Advice from divorcées: own your financial future
In the majority of marriages in the United States, the husband makes all of the financial planning decisions on behalf of the couple. This statistic holds true across generations – from baby boomers to millennials. The overwhelming majority of married women – 80%...