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...

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...

Your marriage is coming to an unexpected end. It feels like your world is crashing down around you. You may be consumed with anger or grief. Or maybe you’re in a hurry to rid the house of any trace of your ex as quickly as possible. While it’s easy to focus on how...

A recent article in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior looked at the impact of serious physical illness on marriages. The study revealed that when a woman suffers from a serious physical illness, her husband is statistically far more likely to divorce her than...

Every marriage has its ups and downs. Sometimes everything seems to flow easily with your partner, while other times you may drive each other crazy. Effectively navigating through the turbulent times isn’t necessarily instinctive. Particularly in the early stages of a...

It may sound absurd to assert that the place you live can have an impact on the stability of something as personal as your marriage. However, there’s one key area that plays an unexpectedly large role in one’s marriage – and in this area, Tacoma is especially...

Thanksgiving marks the beginning of a six-week long, joyous holiday season of family togetherness. But if you’re recently divorced, this time of year can be emotionally turbulent. While it can be easy to slip into despair or resentment, it’s best for you and for your...

In his groundbreaking TED Talk that went viral, Dr. Paul Zak explored the ways in which the hormone oxytocin supports human interconnectedness. His findings have important implications on the field of mediation. Oxytocin is a chemical produced in mammals, which is...

You may think of a prenuptial agreement (prenup) as a divorce game plan – hardly the sort of thing you want to think about when you’re planning your wedding. However, more and more millennial couples have been turning to prenups in recent years – and redefining how...

While there is never a “good” time to divorce, the unprecedented events in recent months have created a situation that no one was prepared for. Everything suddenly seems up in the air – from your job to your child’s schooling to your family’s health. If you and your...