There is no universal truth about what life looks like after a failed marriage. In fact, it cannot be any more different for each person. The reasons why the relationship ended, how severe the financial disputes are or whether a child is involved – these diverse...
Divorce & Legal Separation
Is 32 the optimal age to get married?
The average age of marriage has been moving up for a long time now. In the United States, it is becoming far less common for people to get married in their teens or even their early 20s. There are those who say that couples should wait until their early 30s to get...
What to do when your spouse wants a divorce?
Learning that your spouse wants a divorce can make you experience many different emotions. Sometimes, it can even make you feel opposing ones simultaneously—heartache and relief or stress and excitement. Spouses are eligible for divorce if they have lived in Alameda...
Why waiting for a spouse to file for divorce can backfire
Many people who file for divorce say that their marriage was over long before they involved the legal system. Others will claim they never saw their divorce coming, even if they were secretly relieved that their spouse took action to dissolve their union. In either...
Beware of these things your spouse could do during your divorce
Significant life changes like a divorce can bring out a different side of someone. You may see new sides of your soon-to-be ex-spouse, or they could just double down on their negative traits. If you are headed toward divorce, you should be informed so that you can...
Can divorce increase your happiness? Research says, probably so
What do you expect you will remember about your divorce? That it was painful and plagued by intense, unpleasant emotions? That is how most people recall their divorces. It is true that divorce causes a lot of pain in most situations. You may feel you have nothing to...
Some tips for preparing for divorce
You may be aware that your marriage is over and divorce is inevitable. In most cases, you see it coming, from the subtle signs at the beginning of your troubled marriage to the eventual breakdown of the union. Divorce is bound to significantly change your life, so it...
How to create a post-divorce parenting plan
From the onset, some divorces may seem like win-lose situations. One party might feel like they have it all together, while the other struggles to come to terms with the new reality. However, if you have a child together, one of the most important decisions you will...
Do you need a reason to get divorced?
You’re unhappy in your marriage, but it may feel difficult to say why. Your spouse isn’t abusive. They’re not suffering from an addiction. As a couple, the two of you have plenty of financial assets. You tend not to get in that many disagreements, let alone serious...
Gray divorce rates continue to rise
When people get married they vow to stay together for a lifetime. Yet, statistics show that many couples end up getting divorced somewhere down the road. Younger couples used to be the ones most frequently getting divorced. Today, however, more and more couples aged...