Being married to someone who is an alcoholic or drug addict can be difficult to manage. Sometimes, divorcing a spouse with an addiction may be your best option. You may want to end your marriage to preserve your own sanity, protect your children or force your spouse...
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3 tips for same sex couples going through divorce
Unfortunately, LGBT couples who decide to marry are just as susceptible to going through a divorce as heterosexual couples. Marriage is always complex, and divorce is fraught with a variety of complications, including dividing assets, figuring out support...
Making the most of time spent with your noncustodial child
Research suggests that children fare better when both of their parents are involved in their lives, so if you are a noncustodial parent, know that even spending short amounts of time with your child can prove beneficial. Even if you do not see your son or daughter as...
3 tips for addict parents going through a divorce
No one goes through life planning on developing an addiction, and yet it happens to millions each year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that in 2013, nearly 7 percent of Americans had an alcohol dependency, and marijuana abuse was five times higher...
Tips for preventing international child abduction
If you share a child with someone who hails from another country and the relationship between the two of you has become acrimonious, you may have justifiable concerns about your child's other parent. More specifically, you may have fears about your ex attempting to...
What to know about military divorces
The military lifestyle can be challenging for couples, especially when faced with long periods apart during deployments and the high stress level of a military job. When these stressors lead to conflict that becomes impossible to resolve and a couple with one or both...
Divorce tips for small-business owners
Are you getting a divorce and worried about the future of your small business? Whether you began it before marriage or it was a joint venture, your business will be a part of the divorce. Therefore, you need to know how you can protect it.The best way is by...