You are close to landing that new dream job, and you are thrilled. Finally, after years of hard work, you’ll earn the income that will give you additional financial security. But as you review your new company’s offer, a thought crosses your mind: “Will I pay more in child support if I get a raise?”…

After finalizing her divorce last year, a friend confided in you that she initially felt lost and unsure about the journey ahead. After all, most people’s lives are tied to their marriage and everyday family routines—she was certainly no different. But one day, she decided to pursue a new career after divorce, and as it…

Do you have a coworker who overshares about their divorce issues in the workplace? Does it feel like you know more about their life than you should and that you suddenly double as a counselor’s office? Admittedly, divorce is a highly stressful life event, and people going through it often report higher levels of stress,…

When you and your soon-to-be former spouse couldn’t agree on a custody arrangement for your two young children, the court ordered a child custody evaluation. At first, your wife felt relieved, believing the evaluator would no doubt see things from her perspective. Conversely, you felt the same way about things falling in your favor. However,…

Sitting at the kitchen table one morning, you realize the familiar ache in your chest is missing. Instead of reliving old arguments or wondering what could have been, you find yourself planning for an exciting weekend. It isn’t a grand moment—just a quiet realization that the constant weight of the past has lifted. Life isn’t…

It should go without saying that divorce is stressful for both the husband and the wife. Regardless of who initiates the divorce, many changes lie ahead for each. That said, women, by nature, process divorce differently than men, and some may argue that divorce is more stressful for females. Whether or not you believe that…

When your best friend confided in you that she was getting divorced, you immediately sprang into action—offering wild advice, trying to cheer her up by focusing on negatives, and even bad-mouthing her soon-to-be ex. You thought you were helpful, but it wasn’t long before she gently told you that your efforts were doing more harm…

When a wife and mother of two decided to file for divorce, she knew it wouldn’t be easy. Divorce is a trying process for anyone. But with her husband behind bars for the past two years, the whole process seemed even more complicated—if not impossible. How do you serve papers? How do you divide assets…

Your friend at work and his soon-to-be ex-spouse sat their eight-year-old daughter down to explain to her their upcoming divorce. As they did, they feared the worst. The worries swirled in their heads as they prepared her for her new life. Would she become withdrawn? Would she become angry? How would she cope? But weeks passed,…

Losing custody of a child is most parent’s worst nightmare, and it can happen more easily than many realize. From seemingly minor mistakes to severe lapses in judgment, certain behaviors can put the custody of your child at risk. Understanding how parents lose custody of their children can help you avoid these pitfalls and protect…