Marital Separation

My wife and I have been separated for nearly a year. In our state you have to be separated for one year before you can file for a divorce. I was told by the powers that be in my state that the arrangement we came up with for our marital separation agreement will carry forth into our divorce agreement.

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Divorce is Not Impartial or Fair

There are established laws and rules that determine how your divorce is handled. When you decide to divorce, you need to keep this in mind. You will not, after all is said and done feel you got a "fair" divorce settlement. Unless both sides decide to play fair.

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Child Support Extortion

I recently wrote a blog post about the organization, Fathers and Families and their concern over states

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Washington Divorce Laws

Your complete guide to divorce laws in Washington State. A guide to property distribution, child support, child custody and spousal support.

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Parent/Child Relationship

Need to restore your relationship with your child after a divorce? The parent/child bond provides the child with the framework for how they view themselves and the world around them.

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Mediation or Divorce Lawyer

Help in deciding whether or not your needs are better served by hiring a divorce lawyer and becoming involved in an adversarial family court system or going to mediation.

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Divorce: What I Learned From Dr. Seuss

"Think left and think right and think low and think high. oh, the things you can think up if only you try!" Dr. Seuss

When I was a child I loved Dr. Seuss, I would get lost in them for hours. Little did I know that as an adult one of my most valuable lessons would come from my time spent reading his wise words. We can "think low and think high," it is up to use the things we think. Especially about our situation in life.

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South Carolina Divorce Laws

What you need to know about South Carolina divorce laws.

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Child Custody and Support

New York Child Custody and Support Guidelines

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Divorce Support Forum

The advice and support you find on the About.com Divorce Support Forum will become an important part of your journey through the divorce process. You will not only find support but relevant advice and information about divorce, coping with divorce and moving on after divorce.

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Death or Divorce, No One Has a Monopoly on The Pain of Either

There is an interesting post on The Huffington Post Divorce section today, The Epic Struggle':Death VS. Divorce. There is an epic struggle between those who lose a spouse to divorce ...

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Blended Families

If you remarry someone with children, you of course want the transition into the new relationship and marriage to be easy. Below are a few tips to help you transition into a blended family. Read them and commit yourself to using them in your new blended family.

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Visitation Tips

When the two parent can't agree on when each sees the child, the child may feel like the center of a tug-of-war. By dealing with the issues concerning the children separately and following a few simple guidelines, this can be much less painful for the child

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High Conflict Divorce

I admire any divorce attorney who puts his/her client’s needs before their desire to make more money. The sad truth is, most divorce attorneys are still more concerned with their own earning potential and know that encouraging a high conflict divorce process means making more money.

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Warning: Your Spouse May be Hiding Money During Your Divorce!

Hiding money (or other assets) during a divorce is illegal and unethical. Never the less it's much more common than you think.  Your spouse may be trying to lower child support and/or alimony payments by hiding assets?  Learn to identify the signs and uncover the hidden assets to protect you and your children.  Get a FREE report revealing 5 common tactics commonly used to hide assets.  Visit Divorce Ammo to get your FREE report now.

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Delaware Divorce Laws

What you need to know about Delaware divorce laws.

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Retreat and Rebuild Your Post-Divorce Life

Whether you're still plotting imaginary revenge against your ex or are past that stage and want to go in search of a new, charming, emotionally together partner who is nothing like your ex, there's a special event that will show you how to overcome your post-divorce challenges. It's called The Rebuilding Your Life After Divorce Mountain Retreat and it's happening September 15 - 17, 2012.

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Contempt of Court by Ex-Husband

If your ex is refusing to comply with the orders handed down by the court in your final decree of divorce he is clearly in contempt of court.

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Parental Kidnapping

The Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act orders state authorities give full faith and credit to other states custody determinations, as long as those determinations were made in conformity with the provisions of the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act.

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Is Fear Keeping You Stuck in a Bad Marriage?

I'm someone who fears change. I have a routine and I like my routine. Having to make a drastic change to my routine causes butterflies in the pit of my stomach and sweaty palms. Divorce means change, a HUGE change and along with that change comes fear. Fear that you won't be able to make it on your own. Fear that your children will suffer negative effects from the divorce. Fear that you won't be able to make it financially. Fear that you will live the rest of your life as a single person. Fear that you will fail in your next relationship.

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Divorce Grounds

If you are thinking about filing for a divorce, you may be of the opinion that you need “grounds” for the divorce or a reason. Modern divorce laws or “no-fault” divorce laws have done away with the need for divorce grounds in most states.

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Divorce Books

Want to be prepared? What better way than to read all you can about divorce, the divorce process and what to expect during this life transition. Check out this list of the top ten books on divorce.

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3 Tips For Dividing Marital Property

When dividing marital property during divorce there are three things a spouse can do to make sure the process if fair to all involved.

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Stalked by Ex

Is your ex stalking you? Would you recognize stalking behaviors and be able to protect yourself against a stalker? Stalking by an ex-spouse is a serious crime and one where law enforcement officials should become involved.

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August Is Child Support Awareness Month

This is National Child Support Awareness Month. We all know, especially if you are a custodial parent who is not collecting child support the importance of that extra money monthly to your child.

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California Divorce Laws

A comprehensive guide to divorce laws in California.

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Child Custody and Support

Nebraska Child Custody and Support Guidelines

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Is it Cheating If There Is No Sex?

You haven't had sex with him. However, you do exchange numerous emails a day, talk on the phone several times a week, discuss your marital relationship with him and every so often wonder why you didn't hook up when you two were in high school.

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Child Custody

A child often has an opinion about which parent to live with after a divorce. Should it be left up to the child or, are there other considerations that need to be play a role in the decision?

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Men, Divorce And Depression

Some studies have suggested that men take the loss of a relationship harder than a woman and are more likely to suffer periods of depression. We read and hear about depression in women after divorce but what about the men? Maybe the fact that we hear more about women is because women talk about their feelings more than men. For the emotional well-being of men, this needs to change.

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6 Divorce Tips For Children Of Divorce

I normally write tips and advice for parents to help their child cope with divorce. Since some parents can't be counted on to always do what is in their children's best interest I thought I would share a few tips directly with  who need help the most, the children.

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Child Support Extortion

I recently wrote a blog post about the organization, Fathers and Families and their concern over states

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Delaware Divorce Laws

What you need to know about Delaware divorce laws.

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Trial Separation

Couples who have become disillusioned with their marriage but aren’t ready to take the permanent step of divorce have the option of either entering into a legal separation or a trial separation.

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Vermont Divorce Laws

What you need to know about Vermont divorce laws.

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Do Laws That Permit Divorce, Encourage Divorce?

Politically I'm an odd duck due to the fact that I'm a traditionalist who also happens to be a tree-hugging liberal. On most issues I lean far to the left. When it comes to marriage and family I have a conservative perspective. Not the Chick-Fil-A type of conservative but, conservative none-the-less.

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Washington Divorce Laws

Your complete guide to divorce laws in Washington State. A guide to property distribution, child support, child custody and spousal support.

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South Carolina Divorce Laws

What you need to know about South Carolina divorce laws.

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Dating an Abuser

Top ten signs you are dating an abuser. If there is something off, something not right in your dating relationship pay attention to these signs of potential abuse.

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Hiding Computer Activity

Some use the computer excessively when having a physical affair. If your spouse is spending excessive amounts of time on the computer they could be engaged in an online affair or they are using the computer to stay in contact with their physical affair partner.

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Would You Remarry Your Ex?

Lena Henderson and Roland Davis were married again on Saturday after divorcing 48 years ago. Theirs is a heartwarming story, one of two elderly people discovering a love for each other after many years apart. A story of grown children having the opportunity to witness their parents loving each other, something all children, regardless of age long for.

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Do it Yourself Divorce

After proper notification, the respondent will have 30 to 40 days to respond to your original petition

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Child Custody Battle

Sometimes in a child custody battle, a client will ask me, “What’s your strategy for my case?” I have to think about this for a while because frequently I do things by intuition. That’s because through experience I know what has worked and what has not worked in prior cases.

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Warning: Your Spouse May be Hiding Money During Your Divorce!

Hiding money (or other assets) during a divorce is illegal and unethical. Never the less it's much more common than you think.  Your spouse may be trying to lower child support and/or alimony payments by hiding assets?  Learn to identify the signs and uncover the hidden assets to protect you and your children.  Get a FREE report revealing 5 common tactics commonly used to hide assets.  Visit Divorce Ammo to get your FREE report now.

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Coping With and Understanding Parental Alienation

Parental Alienation is the manipulation of a child in which one parent tries to alienate the other parent. The alienating parent will either covertly or overtly use the child as a weapon against the targeted parent.

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The Divorce Talk

Don't let your fear and concern get in the way of you talking to your child about your divorce. Your child should be told quickly with love, kindness and concern for their feelings.

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What Happens and When

Contested divorce, the issues that come up and the steps involved in the process.

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Conflict With Ex Spouse

Wondering how to put a stop to the conflict between you are your ex? Here are 7 tips to help you deal with an ex who is angry and resentful.

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Tell Spouse About Divorce

There is no easy way to tell a spouse that you want a divorce. This article outlines what you should and shouldn't do when telling your wife or husband you wish to divorce.

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5 Common Misconceptions About Divorce

What you don't know about divorce can hurt you. Below are five common misconceptions about divorce that will hopefully clear up misunderstandings, especially for those thinking about divorce but have no experience.

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California Divorce Laws

What you need to know about California divorce law.

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Enforcing Child Support Payments

Child support enforcement is governed by both federal and state laws. These laws and offices can be invaluable in helping a parent collect unpaid child support.

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Fear of Dependency

Some spouses have a hard time letting their partner know they have any needs at all. These spouses have a “fear of dependency.” Their fear of becoming dependent upon their spouse is so strong that it is imperative to them to remain completely dependent and self-sufficient, not ever admitting to any needs.

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Budgeting After Divorce

Chances are divorce left your budget a little lop-sided, with much less monthly income to use in your current lifestyle. Now is the time to re-evaluate your budget, not months later when you’ve gotten deeper into debt and your credit has been ruined.

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Who Gives The Best Marriage Advice?

I recently overheard a woman say, "I wouldn't take advice about my marriage from her, she couldn't even keep her own marriage together." Huh? Although I didn't tell her so, I strongly disagree with her opinion on who should and should not be giving marital advice.

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Dating Rules

There are no hard, fast rules when it comes to what you should do to get back into the swing of dating. If you have lain to rest all the emotional baggage and feel truly ready to date you will probably do fine. If you have doubts, the following tips will help you navigate the dating scene more easily.

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Kentucky Divorce Laws

What you need to know about Kentucky divorce laws.

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South Carolina Divorce Laws

What you need to know about South Carolina divorce laws.

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Is Serial Cheating A Type Of Domestic Abuse?

The behavior patterns of serial infidelity often parallel the well-documented stages in the cycle of domestic abuse.

In coaching clients who are going through a divorce due to a spouse's repeated infidelity, I've found they often have the same symptoms of victims of domestic abuse:

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Colorado Divorce Laws

What you need to know about Colorado divorce laws.

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Hawaii Divorce Laws

What you need to know about Hawaii divorce laws.

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Parental Alienation

Some parents work over-time at alienating their children from the other parent. Some are guilty of parental alienation and don’t realize what they are doing. Whether or not you are deliberately alienating your child from the other parent the result will be the same. Your child will be damaged emotionally

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Blended Family Success

You have to expect conflict and adversity in a blended family and you have to be on the same page as far as how you will deal with such issues as they arise. In other-words before you attempt to blend a family communicate about the goals and expectations you have for the new blended family.

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Helping Your Child Cope

Divorce means change in a child's life. By paying close attention to your child’s welfare, children can be taught to cope in healthier ways to the changes a divorce brings.

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Conflict With Ex Spouse

Wondering how to put a stop to the conflict between you are your ex? Here are 7 tips to help you deal with an ex who is angry and resentful.

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Communicating With Your Ex

Tips for having healthy, productive communication with your ex spouse.

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Dealing With Post-Divorce Conflict?

Some people divorce thinking it will lessen the conflict in their lives. Imagine their surprise when they find that after the divorce the conflict continues.

Are you one of those people? Are you constantly feeling defensive because your ex criticizes the way you are raising the children or complains about the amount of child support they pay? When this happens do you feel your adrenaline start to pump and a need to set the record straight?

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Wisconsin Divorce Laws

What you need to know about Wisconsin divorce laws.

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Alaska Divorce Laws

What you need to know about divorce laws in Alaska

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Do it Yourself Divorce

Step by step instructions on filing an original petition for a divorce without an attorney.

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Warning: Your Spouse May be Hiding Money During Your Divorce!

Hiding money (or other assets) during a divorce is illegal and unethical. Never the less it's much more common than you think.  Your spouse may be trying to lower child support and/or alimony payments by hiding assets?  Learn to identify the signs and uncover the hidden assets to protect you and your children.  Get a FREE report revealing 5 common tactics commonly used to hide assets.  Visit Divorce Ammo to get your FREE report now.

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New York Divorce Laws

What you need to know about New York divorce laws.

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Do it Yourself Divorce

State laws vary but you normally have between 30 and 40 days to notify your spouse. After you have filled

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Divorce: Are We Defaulting on Our Debt to Society?

Marriage is a legal joining of the rights and obligations of two individuals, and it is often accompanied by a public ceremony in which both parties take an oath to take responsibility for the welfare of each other and by implication the welfare of their children until they reach adulthood.

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Divorce Assets and Liabilities

If you are going through divorce, your attorney will request a list of all the marital assets and liabilities. Using the following checklist will help make sure you are prepared with all the needed info when it is time to negotiate a divorce settlement agreement.

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Kentucky Divorce Laws

What you need to know about Kentucky divorce laws.

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Divorce and Finances

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average woman’s family income drops by 37% after divorce. In other words women suffer more financially than men do from divorce.

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Appeal

An appeal is a review by a higher court of a lower court order to determine if the lower court made a legal mistake.

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Dating And Your Children

When parents date, it creates anxiety in children. The changes and losses they have gone through often cause them to feel insecure.

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What Most Don't Know About Divorce

Divorce begins as an emotional journey and ends up being a legal journey. One or both spouses will decide to divorce. Both spouses will be impacted emotionally by the loss of the marriage and future hopes and dreams attached to the marriage.

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Divorce Grounds

If you are thinking about filing for a divorce, you may be of the opinion that you need “grounds” for the divorce or a reason. Modern divorce laws or “no-fault” divorce laws have done away with the need for divorce grounds in most states.

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Job Tips

A divorce can bring about a drastic change in your financial situation. You may find you need to get a job, after being a stay-at-home parent for some time.

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New Jersey Divorce Laws

What you need to know about New Jersey divorce laws.

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Divorce: Scorched-Earth Litigation Approach

How would you respond if the person divorcing you seemed intent on also destroying you financially and emotionally?

During war a scorched earth policy happens when retreating armies destroy or dismantle everything in the path of their advancing opponents to deprive them of shelter, food, natural resources, working factories, anything that might be of use to them.

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Reasons to Marry

I have a friend who is going through a divorce after three years of marriage. She and I were discussing her situation the other day and I asked her why, if she had such negative feelings toward her soon to be ex-husband, why she had married him in the first place. I sat listening as she went over the reasons she married and thought to myself, “I have to turn this into an article.” It would seem my friend made a commitment and took a vow for ALL the wrong reasons. Below is what she told me:

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Dating and Your Ex-Spouse

ex-spouse dating again, negative emotions when your ex-spouse starts dating again

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Florida Divorce Laws

What you need to know about Florida divorce laws

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Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes To Divorce

Katie Holmes has filed for a divorce citing irreconcilable differences and requesting "primary residential custody of the couple's six year old daughter.

According to TMZ, "Tom is "very sad" and "did not see this coming."  We're also told there is some "nastiness" here, evidenced by Katie's move to get sole legal custody."

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Angry Ex Husband

We live in the day and age of no-fault divorce . Every state in the United States has now adopted no-fault

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Online Affairs

The main appeal of an online affair would be the ease in which a person can engage in the affair. Secondly, there is the belief by some that if you aren’t actually coming into contact with the person, the it can’t be classified as infidelity.

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Dealing With An Angry Child

Divorce can bring out the worst in people. It can cause an exceptional parent to lose focus on what is best for his/her children, which in turn can cause the children to feel mistreated. When negative feelings bleed over into the relationship with children, the result is a fractured child/parent relationship.

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Divorce Settlement Examples

Lance is a stay-at-home father, Katy has a good career. What is a fair divorce settlement that will take into consideration the needs of both spouses?

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Why Most Divorces Are Initiated By Women

Women initiate two-thirds of divorces and far more of the separations, according to a nationally representative study by the American Association of Retired People. This study is based on surveys of more than 1,000 divorced men and women, aged 40 to 79.

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Want a Divorce

The decision to divorce is an emotional one. It is the step we all have to take when coming to the decision to divorce. The first thing you should ask yourself is do you really want a divorce? Next, you should make sure that you have done all you can to try to solve the problems in your marriage and salvage the relationship with your spouse.

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Respond to Dirty Divorce

An angry ex can wreak havoc during the divorce process. Do you know what to expect and how to deal with a spouse who fights dirty during divorce?

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Warning: Your Spouse May be Hiding Money During Your Divorce!

Hiding money (or other assets) during a divorce is illegal and unethical. Never the less it's much more common than you think.  Your spouse may be trying to lower child support and/or alimony payments by hiding assets?  Learn to identify the signs and uncover the hidden assets to protect you and your children.  Get a FREE report revealing 5 common tactics commonly used to hide assets.  Visit Divorce Ammo to get your FREE report now.

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Fear Of Anger

Some people have a fear of anger and of expressing their anger. This is invariably because they come from a family where one or both of their parents or other caregivers were angry in a mean, violent way – a way that caused harm to others.

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Myth Buster Judith Wallerstein Dies

Judith Wallerstein was the first divorce researcher I read who helped me make sense of what my children were experiencing due to their parent' s divorce. Like many parents I assumed if I was OK, my children would be OK. My children taught me that their emotional well-being, in that particular situation was not tied to mine.

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Kentucky Divorce Laws

What you need to know about Kentucky divorce laws.

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Indiana Divorce Laws

What you need to know about Indiana state divorce laws.

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The Importance of Single Fathers

There are 2.3 million American fathers raising their children solo. The U.S. Census Bureau says that among single parents living with their children, 18 percent are men. Among these fathers, 11 percent are raising three or more of their own children under 18 years of age.

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Angry Ex Husband

We live in the day and age of no-fault divorce . Every state in the United States has now adopted no-fault

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Grandparent Visitation

Over the last several decades, increasing numbers of grandparents have been denied visitation rights after divorce. In response, grandparents have joined together to get laws passed giving grandparents the right to petition for visitation in the case of divorce or parental death.

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Sole Custody

One parent can be awarded either sole legal custody or sole physical custody during the divorce process.

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What Can Jerry Sandusky Teach Us About Fatherless Boys?

Jerry Sandusky sexually abused 10 boys over a 15 year period. What did the majority of those boys have in common? They were fatherless! Sandusky's charity, "Second Mile" describes itself as an organization for underprivileged and at-risk children.

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Modify A Child Support Order

If there is a material change of circumstance…you lose your job, your ex-spouse has an increase in salary, your existing child support order can be modified.

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W. Virginia Divorce Laws

What you need to know about West Virginia divorce laws.

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Mixed Emotions For Your Ex

After the divorce you may find you have mixed emotions about your ex - spouse.

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A Common Misconception About The Uniformed Services Former Spouse's Protection Act

Divorce involving military personnel and dependents is unique and challenging. You not only deal with standard divorce related issues such as child support and custody but there is also Survivor Benefits, whether or not you will be able to continue to access to government housing and military installations such as the commissary.

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Save Money On Your Divorce

In this article, a divorce lawyer and a financial planner explain twenty-one practical ways to save money in a divorce.

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Child Custody and Support

Idaho Child Custody and Support Guidelines

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Divorce Log: The Role Your Smart Phone Can Play During Divorce

During divorce emotions run high and it is hard to keep track of divorce related documents and information. Any divorce attorney will tell you that it is imperative that you document every aspect of the divorce process. If you are an iPhone or Android user doing so has become easier thanks to the Divorce Log app.

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Marital Separation

My wife and I have been separated for nearly a year. In our state you have to be separated for one year before you can file for a divorce. I was told by the powers that be in my state that the arrangement we came up with for our marital separation agreement will carry forth into our divorce agreement.

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Increase Cost of Divorce

It isn't the legal system that increases the cost of divorce, it is the negative emotions and behaviors of people that end up driving up the costs.

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Fear Of Anger

Some people have a fear of anger and of expressing their anger. This is invariably because they come from a family where one or both of their parents or other caregivers were angry in a mean, violent way – a way that caused harm to others.

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Angry Ex Divorce

Are you prepared to face off with an angry ex during the divorce process? Follow these tips and protect yourself legally from an angry ex.

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When The "Best Interest of The Child" Fails

Legally, the term, "the best interest of the child" has no standard definition. The term refers to the care courts take on when attempting to decide what type of services or orders will best serve a child's needs AND who will be best suited to care for the child.

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Fear of Dependency

Some spouses have a hard time letting their partner know they have any needs at all. These spouses have a “fear of dependency.” Their fear of becoming dependent upon their spouse is so strong that it is imperative to them to remain completely dependent and self-sufficient, not ever admitting to any needs.

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Divorce Court

Not only do you need to show up to divorce court ready to deal with the legal issues, you need to show up with the knowledge that the impression you make on the judge could play a role in the outcome of the trial.

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Passive Aggressive Causes

If you are in a relationship with a passive aggressive I’m sure you’ve asked yourself, “how did he/she get this way,” probably have asked that question numerous times. This article is an attempt to answer that question. Before moving forward though it should be understood that there is no “one size fits all” answer to the question of what causes passive aggressive behavior.

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When to File for Divorce

My husband and I are divorcing. I will be moving out of state, should I file for divorce before I move to a new state?

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Divorce Advice

The only reason a divorcing couple ends up in divorce court is because one or the other refuses to negotiate, to be flexible and come to an agreement with the other.

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Warning: Your Spouse May be Hiding Money During Your Divorce!

Hiding money (or other assets) during a divorce is illegal and unethical. Never the less it's much more common than you think.  Your spouse may be trying to lower child support and/or alimony payments by hiding assets?  Learn to identify the signs and uncover the hidden assets to protect you and your children.  Get a FREE report revealing 5 common tactics commonly used to hide assets.  Visit Divorce Ammo to get your FREE report now.

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Cheating Husband/Wife

When a man or woman is involved with someone other than their spouse they need space and time away from the spouse to carry on the affair. One of the most blaring signs of a cheating spouse is one who needs his/her “space.”

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Conflict Free Divorce

To have a conflict free divorce, you need to take some time to read, think about and act on the advice below, and the specific steps you can take.

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Malignant Divorce

Malignant divorce occurs when one spouse wants to win at the expense of the other. It isn't about being fair, it is about hurting the other and can cause long-lasting emotional trauma.

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Passive Aggressive Behavior In Marriage

There is a reason Passive Aggressive behavior is referred to as "crazy making behavior." If you've been in a relationship with a passive aggressive you fully understand how insanity producing it can be trying to maintain such a relationship.

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Indication Of An Affair

A spouse involved in an affair will normally start keeping secrets, secrets that he/she once shared with you. They will need more privacy than they normally have in the past.

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Child Custody and Support

Georgia Child Custody and Support Guidelines

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Co-Parenting With The Toxic Ex

Dealing with a difficult ex can be very discouraging, frustrating and defeating. If there are children involved we feel it is our responsibility to try to have a healthy relationship with our ex for their sake. At times, your efforts to co-parent civilly may not be returned, hence the frustration.

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Midlife Crisis Taking Control

Looking for a step-by-step guide to navigating your spouse's midlife crisis? Learn how to take the bumps out of his/her crisis and survive the limbo land of midlife crisis.

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Tell Spouse About Divorce

There is no easy way to tell a spouse that you want a divorce. This article outlines what you should and shouldn't do when telling your wife or husband you wish to divorce.

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Are Negative Emotions Holding You Back?

The grieving process one goes through during and after a divorce is very much like grieving the death of a loved one. Working through your grief can be a painful process, but it is necessary to ensure your future emotional and physical well-being.

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Foreign Divorce

Foreign divorce and U.S. regulations to support it's validity.

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Equal Pareting

: Why Is Equal Pareting After Divorce Important? : I am in favor of equal parenting rights with equal

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Would You Rather Have A Divorce Or Solutions To Your Marital Problems?

Do you ever wonder how many people end up with a divorce they didn't want? Divorce is an emotionally charged issue and I have to wonder how many people jump into it without giving it the proper thought.

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Cheating Husband

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QDRO

QDRO is a court order that recognizes the right of the ex - spouse to receive all or part of a pension plan that belonged to their ex – spouse.

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Irreconcilable Differences

Legal Definition of Irreconcilable Differences: Irreconcilable differences n. the usual basis for granting

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Passive Aggressive Recovery

Comments from a reader in treatment for Passive Aggressive Behavior.

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Dating and Your Ex-Spouse

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Emotional Divorce

Emotional divorce, what it is and how to respond.

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Marital Abandonment

The legal definition of marital abandonment is, “The act by which a person abandons and forsakes, without justification, a condition of public, social, or family life, renouncing its responsibilities and evading its duties.”

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Divorce FAQ

Getting a divorce is not a complicated process. There are certain requirements you must meet based on your state’s divorce laws before you file for divorce. Once you have filed for divorce other factors such as child support, spousal support and division of marital property come into play.

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Father’s Rights

As a father, you have certain rights and responsibilities with respect to your children. You do not need a court order to obtain your rights as a father.

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Should Divorce Attorneys and Therapists Work Hand-in-Hand?

In the The Good Karma Divorce, Judge Michele Lowrance, a domestic relations judge in the Circuit Court of Illinois, wrote "The court system was not built to house emotions, and attorneys are not trained to reduce emotional suffering.  Divorcing people expect relief far beyond what the legal realm can provide from their attorneys and the courts, and they often end up feeling like members of a powerless, unprotected class."

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Right of First Refusal

Right of first refusal is an issue that any parent going through a divorce should consider. Right of first refusal is a provision in the child custody order that capitalizes on a parent’s time with his/her children.

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Warning: Your Spouse May be Hiding Money During Your Divorce!

Hiding money (or other assets) during a divorce is illegal and unethical. Never the less it's much more common than you think.  Your spouse may be trying to lower child support and/or alimony payments by hiding assets?  Learn to identify the signs and uncover the hidden assets to protect you and your children.  Get a FREE report revealing 5 common tactics commonly used to hide assets.  Visit Divorce Ammo to get your FREE report now.

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Signs Of An Affair

If your spouse suddenly has to work late after years of coming home at a certain time then I would say it is safe to be suspicious that something other than work is going on.

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Divorce: Will You Be The Last To Know?

I receive heart breaking emails regularly from women who's husbands file for divorce out of the blue. Women who were happy in their marriage and assumed their husband was happy. The most devastating thing we can do to a marital relationship is assume there are no problems based on our feelings alone.

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Child Custody and Support

New Mexico Child Custody and Support Guidelines

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Divorce Increasing Among Baby Boomers

The National Center for Family & Marriage Research at Bowling Green University released a study earlier this year documenting the increasing rate of divorce among couples age 50 and older. Between 1990 and 2009 the rate of divorce for couples over age 50 more than doubled, and in 2009 this age group accounted for roughly 1 out of every 4 divorces nationwide.

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Right of First Refusal

Right of first refusal is an issue that any parent going through a divorce should consider. Right of first refusal is a provision in the child custody order that capitalizes on a parent’s time with his/her children.

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Budgeting After Divorce

Chances are divorce left your budget a little lop-sided, with much less monthly income to use in your current lifestyle. Now is the time to re-evaluate your budget, not months later when you’ve gotten deeper into debt and your credit has been ruined.

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Score One For Active Duty Services Members in Pennsylvania

Under a new law signed on April 12th by Gov. Tom Corbett, a service member who is being deployed abroad may petition the court for a temporary order to assign child custody rights to his or family members. The law says that formal or informal custody agreements can't be changed or ignored if a service member who is deployed has family who wish to take over his/her custody rights during deployment.

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Midlife Crisis

When dealing with a spouse who is going through a midlife crisis the biggest mistake you can make is attempting to communicate with your spouse.

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Child Custody and Support

Pennsylvania Child Custody and Support Guidelines

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Spousal Support

If you are eligible for spousal support you will receive it during a legal separation. It is your legal right when filing for a legal separation to request the court grants spousal support.

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The Discovery Process

An important tool used in pretrial discovery where one party questions the other party or a witness in the case.

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Sexual Addiction

“Sexual addiction is best described as a progressive intimacy disorder characterized by compulsive sexual thoughts and acts. Like all addictions, its negative impact on the addict and on family members increases as the disorder progresses. Over time, the addict usually has to intensify the addictive behavior to achieve the same results.”

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Divorce FAQ

Getting a divorce is not a complicated process. There are certain requirements you must meet based on your state’s divorce laws before you file for divorce. Once you have filed for divorce other factors such as child support, spousal support and division of marital property come into play.

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Happy Teens More Likely to Divorce

A University of Cambridge study released in February 2011 found that upbeat teens were more likely to divorce than their less-happy peers. Researchers used data from 2,776 teens ages 13-15 who participated in a  1946 British cohort study,hh in which their teachers rated their happiness levels at the time.

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File for Divorce

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Rebuild Your Life After Divorce

To rebuild your life after a divorce you may have to find a new home, build new friendships, start a new career or learn to live life as a single parent. How successful you are will depend on how well you were able to deal with the stress generated by your divorce.

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Before Filing For Divorce

For most, emotions get in the way of rational thinking during divorce. The decision to divorce is often times based on negative emotions that can cause a person to jump into the divorce process instead of wade in slowly. Just as with any other life altering decision it pays to take your time, learn where you stand financially and align yourself with an advocate to help you protect your legal rights before and after you file for a divorce.

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Is John Edwards Reaping What He Sowed?

Do you believe in Karma? Or maybe you believe, like some Christians that if you victimize others to get what you want you will eventually become the victim. If it is possible for someone to "reap" what they sow, then I think John Edwards is dealing with a plentiful harvest at the moment.

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Debt and Midlife Crisis

It is an understatement to say that debt can have a negative aspect on a person’s life. Stress over debt has a negative impact on a person both and emotionally. If your debts have mounted it is constantly on your mind. It is hard to live life the way you want when you feel overwhelmed with the amount of money you owe others.

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Free Dating Sites

Looking for a free and reputable online dating site? Below is a list of the best free online dating sites and what they offer members.

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Parental Alienation Awareness Day

Today is Parental Alienation Awareness Day. To help folks understand what Parental Alienation is, it is important they are "aware" of the difference between healthy parental behavior and alienating parental behavior. I can think of no better way of bringing that awareness to my readers than sharing a bit of my Parental Alienation story.

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South Carolina Divorce Laws

What you need to know about South Carolina divorce laws.

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Reducing Stress During Divorce

Recognizing and dealing with stress of divorce is an important aspect to living a healthy productive life.

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Divorced Americans Have Lowest Well-Being

Americans' well-being differs greatly by marital status, according to data from the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index. Americans who are married have the highest levels of well-being (68.8), while those who are divorced (59.7) and, in particular, those who are separated experience the lowest levels of well-being (55.9).

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How to Communicate

What is communication and why is it important in a marriage? It takes skill to communicate properly and if you aren’t communicating properly you might as well be talking to a wall.

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Rebuild Your Life After Divorce

To rebuild your life after a divorce you may have to find a new home, build new friendships, start a new career or learn to live life as a single parent. How successful you are will depend on how well you were able to deal with the stress generated by your divorce.

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Connecticut Divorce Laws

What you need to know about Connecticut divorce laws.

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Warning: Your Spouse May be Hiding Money During Your Divorce!

Hiding money (or other assets) during a divorce is illegal and unethical. Never the less it's much more common than you think.  Your spouse may be trying to lower child support and/or alimony payments by hiding assets?  Learn to identify the signs and uncover the hidden assets to protect you and your children.  Get a FREE report revealing 5 common tactics commonly used to hide assets.  Visit Divorce Ammo to get your FREE report now.

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Appeal

An appeal is a review by a higher court of a lower court order to determine if the lower court made a legal mistake.

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Marital Abandonment

The legal definition of marital abandonment is, “The act by which a person abandons and forsakes, without justification, a condition of public, social, or family life, renouncing its responsibilities and evading its duties.”

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Child Custody Laws

Alabama Child Custody And Support Guidelines

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Will You Blog Your Divorce?

Earlier this year, Heather Armstrong, who writes the wildly popular mommy blog Dooce with her husband Jon, announced that they would be separating. Last week, Maxwell and Sara Kate Gillingham-Ryan of Apartment Therapy divulged their separation after nearly 10 years of marriage. In the case of the Armstrongs, Jon left the business; the Gillingham-Ryans have not yet revealed any changes to Apartment Therapy.

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Divorcing A Narcissist

Divorcing a narcissist is especially stressful due to their lack of compassion, empathy and concern for others. This article guides you through the divorce process with a narcissist.

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Angry Ex Husband

We live in the day and age of no-fault divorce . Every state in the United States has now adopted no-fault

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The Pain Of Divorce According To Laura Campbell

Interesting article over at the Huffington Post divorce section. Laura Campbell, divorce coach and expert shares her belief that initiating a divorce is just as painful as being the one left behind by the initiator. According to Ms. Campbell, " it is no easier for the "initiator" to move forward after divorce and create a new and extraordinary life than it is for the spouse that didn't initiate."

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No-Fault Divorce

Article on the Pros and Cons of No-Fault Divorce.

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Who Pays What to Whom

Alimony is money paid by one spouse to the other either during the divorce process or after. Who receives alimony depends on who earned the most money during the marriage and the roles the spouses played. Once referred to exclusively as alimony, it is now more commonly called Spousal Maintenance or Spousal Support.

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Cheating Husband/Wife

When a man or woman is involved with someone other than their spouse they need space and time away from the spouse to carry on the affair. One of the most blaring signs of a cheating spouse is one who needs his/her “space.”

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Divorce and Your Credit Score

Steps that need to be taken to keep divorce from ruining your credit.

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Questions You Should Ask Yourself at Tax Time

The tax consequences of separation and divorce can affect a number of areas. If you are separated or newly divorced tax time can be a confusing time. One area in particular is the deduction for dependents. For instance, did you know that, even if your final decree gives you the right to claim your child as a dependent you still need special permission from the IRS?

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Preparing For Divorce

Before leaving a financially secure marriage you should put thought into how you will budget money after a divorce. Statistically, a woman's income drops by 27% after a divorce. Will you have enough money to support yourself?

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Will Your Good Credit Score Survive Your Divorce?

Managing and maintaining your credit and credit score during and after divorce can be stressful. It is especially troublesome if you have joint accounts because any financial obligations you have with your spouse will still be in place after the divorce.

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Reasons to Marry

I have a friend who is going through a divorce after three years of marriage. She and I were discussing her situation the other day and I asked her why, if she had such negative feelings toward her soon to be ex-husband, why she had married him in the first place. I sat listening as she went over the reasons she married and thought to myself, “I have to turn this into an article.” It would seem my friend made a commitment and took a vow for ALL the wrong reasons. Below is what she told me:

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Alaska Divorce Laws

What you need to know about divorce laws in Alaska

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Marital Conflict Tips

Not facing head on and dealing with marital conflict is like sealing the fate of what should be a lifelong commitment. We don’t think when we marry that we will be called on to step outside our level of comfort and engage in conflict BUT no marriage is conflict free and no marriage survives conflict avoidance.

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Mississippi Divorce Laws

What you need to know about Mississippi divorce laws.

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Affair Love, Married Love

An affair will cause someone to feel mentally and emotionally exhilarated. Love affairs can be as intoxicating and addictive as alcohol or drugs.

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Wisconsin Divorce Laws

What you need to know about Wisconsin divorce laws.

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Covenant Marriage In Alabama

A bill that would establish Covenant Marriages in Alabama is on hold.  The Senate Judiciary Committee debated the bill this week, but did not vote on the measure. There is a possibility the bill will come up for vote again after the Senate's spring break.

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Divorce Advice

If, after working to save the marriage you decide divorce is the way to go, you will need to decide whether or not to hire a divorce attorney.

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Emotional Affairs

An emotional affair is defined as any infidelity that occurs through feeling or thought.

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Stalked by Ex

Is your ex stalking you? Would you recognize stalking behaviors and be able to protect yourself against a stalker? Stalking by an ex-spouse is a serious crime and one where law enforcement officials should become involved.

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Legal Abuse Syndrome

According to Dr. Karen Huffer, “legal abuse syndrome (LAS) is a form of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is a psychic injury, not a mental illness. It is a personal injury that develops in individuals assaulted by ethical violations, legal abuses, betrayals, and fraud. Abuse of power and authority and a profound lack of accountability in our courts have become rampant.”

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Warning: Your Spouse May be Hiding Money During Your Divorce!

Hiding money (or other assets) during a divorce is illegal and unethical. Never the less it's much more common than you think.  Your spouse may be trying to lower child support and/or alimony payments by hiding assets?  Learn to identify the signs and uncover the hidden assets to protect you and your children.  Get a FREE report revealing 5 common tactics commonly used to hide assets.  Visit Divorce Ammo to get your FREE report now.

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Michigan Divorce Laws

What you need to know about Michigan divorce laws.

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Violence Against Women Act And The GOP

Representative Don Pridemore of Wisconsin doesn't believe in divorce, no matter the circumstances. He has quite a unique take on what a woman should do if her husband is abusing her. According to him, "If they can re-find those reasons and get back to why they got married in the first place it might help."

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Equal Pareting

Below are excerpts from a few studies that back up my belief that equal parenting after divorce is what is in our "children’s best interest."

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Rebuild Your Life After Divorce

To rebuild your life after a divorce you may have to find a new home, build new friendships, start a new career or learn to live life as a single parent. How successful you are will depend on how well you were able to deal with the stress generated by your divorce.

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Ohio Divorce Laws

What you need to know about Ohio State divorce laws.

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Sexual Addiction

“Sexual addiction is best described as a progressive intimacy disorder characterized by compulsive sexual thoughts and acts. Like all addictions, its negative impact on the addict and on family members increases as the disorder progresses. Over time, the addict usually has to intensify the addictive behavior to achieve the same results.”

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How NOT To Marry A Cheater

The old saying, "Once a cheater, always a cheater" may not apply to everyone one but if you are in a relationship with someone who has cheated in the past it could be a warning sign of things to come if you should marry.

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Divorced, Single Moms

If you are a divorced, single mom, you’ve had to heal from the pain of your divorce plus take on thee responsibility of doing the majority of the childcare. You also have to put food on the table and a roof over the family’s head. On top of those things, you naturally want to date and hopefully enjoy a fulfilling sex life.

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Custody and Support

Missouri Child Custody and Support Guidelines

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Child Custody and Support

Texas Child Custody and Support Guidelines

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Enforcing Child Support Payments

Child support enforcement is governed by both federal and state laws. These laws and offices can be invaluable in helping a parent collect unpaid child support.

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Court Personnel

Court staff involved in a divorce case are the court clerk, judge, lawyer and stenographer. This article outlines the role each plays in your divorce.

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Right of First Refusal

Right of first refusal is an issue that any parent going through a divorce should consider. Right of first refusal is a provision in the child custody order that capitalizes on a parent’s time with his/her children.

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Penelope Trunk's Take on Divorce And Domestic Abuse

Last week, the best-selling author and popular blogger Penelope Trunk wrote a blog post entitled, "Divorce Is Immature and Selfish. Don't Do It." Most I agreed with, some I didn't. I do believe that in most cases. divorce is an immature and selfish way of dealing with marital problems. I don't believe that there is much hope for a marriage when there is domestic abuse and drug and alcohol addiction.

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Marital Communication

Do you keep things from your spouse, not communicate for fear of being rejected or dismissed? You can’t bond appropriately with your spouse if you are not willing to open up and allow them to know you, to get close to you and who you are. Trust comes from allowing your spouse to know you inside and out and your spouse reciprocating.

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Divorce and Your Credit Score

Steps that need to be taken to keep divorce from ruining your credit.

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Rewriting Divorce Laws

Is the answer for the future of families in our society to rewrite no-fault divorce laws? Do we owe it to our children to scrap those laws and start over?

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How to Have a Happy Marriage

There is a myth about marriage that most buy into. Thanks to skewed expectations couples marry expecting to live a lifetime of strolling sandy beaches hand in hand, partaking of candlelit dinners nightly and then crawling between the sheets where chemistry explodes and passion is ever lasting.

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Utah Divorce Laws

What you need to know about Utah divorce laws.

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The Discovery Process

You may request documents from the opposing party that relate to issues in your divorce case.

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The Problem With No-Fault Divorce Laws

Four out of every five people who divorce, did not want a divorce. Because of no-fault divorce laws the majority of those who go through a divorce want to save their marriage but have no recourse.

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Washington Divorce Laws

What you need to know about Washington divorce laws.

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Wisconsin Divorce Laws

What you need to know about Wisconsin divorce laws.

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Warning: Your Spouse May be Hiding Money During Your Divorce!

Hiding money (or other assets) during a divorce is illegal and unethical. Never the less it's much more common than you think.  Your spouse may be trying to lower child support and/or alimony payments by hiding assets?  Learn to identify the signs and uncover the hidden assets to protect you and your children.  Get a FREE report revealing 5 common tactics commonly used to hide assets.  Visit Divorce Ammo to get your FREE report now.

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Fear Of Anger

Some people have a fear of anger and of expressing their anger. This is invariably because they come from a family where one or both of their parents or other caregivers were angry in a mean, violent way – a way that caused harm to others.

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Rewriting Child Support Laws

The "persuasive minority" is at it again over at Fathers and Families. They are all up in arms because deadbeat parents will have to support their children. It is all so unfair!

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