I asked myself this question one night when I was wallowing in a sugar induced stupor of Chips Ahoy chocolate chips cookies and strawberry margaritas (I know it’s an odd combination, but when going through a divorce alcohol seems a reasonable substitution for the standard cookies and milk!)  Crying for the loss of my best friend, my confidant, my soul mate made me think I would never feel better again.  Would I soon become a lonely woman who unsuccessfully tries to bribe...

When undergoing a divorce, parent may be under stress and mental hurt that influence him or her into getting full custody of their child or children.

But is this the best for you and your child? There are two types of sole custodies, sole legal custody and another sole physical custody. Sole legal custody refers to one parent having full responsibility and decision making while sole physical custody refers to the child living with one parent but the other parent is entitled...

Why is it that so many relationships end in divorce? The statistics will vary across the globe from as little as 5% in Macedonia to as high as 68% in Belarus. Regardless of the figure the emotional impact, stress, family split and the monetary heart aches it creates is never pleasant. Yet as a society the majority will go on blaming their partners for short comings and rarely will take responsibility for their own actions.

A big statement you might say though it took two...

Divorce is a serious matter that affects you emotionally and psychologically, but at the same time, it makes things easier for both husband and wife to break their union and go on with their separate lives. Many married couples resort to this process to leave their miserable lives together. It is a fact that not all married couples end up being together for the rest of their lives. But of course, there few couples who are blessed with happy and content married lives. If you think your...

Divorce Florida is truly a "no-fault" divorce that you can't claim that your spouse's wrongdoing was the reason of the divorce.  Preferably, most divorces Florida are based on the grounds that the parties have irresoluble differences that have led to the failure of the marriage. But, fault may be considered by the court as a factor in splitting assets or awarding alimony. Either you or your partner must be a resident of Florida or a employee of any armed force placed in...

According to recent studies, men are two and a half times more likely to commit suicide after divorce as compared to women. These studies have put an end to the famous mistaken belief that women suffer more after divorce.

Women have long been termed as emotional beings by their male counterparts. In fact, it is common for men to ridicule and even feel frustrated about the emotional quotient displayed by women. However, truth is, it is this emotional quotient that helps women...

Have you ever thought of fooling around on your husband? Have you secretly snuck out and been with someone else? Some of us think about it. Some of us don't. Some of us act on it and have fantasies about our attractive next door neighbor and then quickly put a stop to it. But there are some of us that eventually put these thoughts and fantasies to action and have an affair.

I asked myself so many times, how could I have done that? How could I have fooled around on him so many...

Did you know that infidelity is the leading cause for marriage breakdowns? Over 50% of all marriages end in divorce, and it's mainly because of a cheating spouse! Depressing isn't it? If only you could effectively catch a cheating spouse before they could "go all the way", so to speak. You could save your marriage, or at least be the one to initiate divorce and come out of it being "the good one". Luckily, there are many ways in which you can discreetly work out if...

Many law firms are limiting their family law practice to collaborative divorce only for many good reasons. Many believe that collaborative practice enhances the odds for a better result as it is indicated by many cases. Collaborative divorce can be a multipart experience requiring recommendation and guidance from various perspectives if it is to be navigated soundly. But all this complexity is worth an effort because it prepares you to deal with the emotional challenges and changes...

Running the Gauntlet

By: Lisa Levy

Ok, so you are divorced.  No matter what circumstance got you to this point, you are here (ex marks the spot?).  It is time to deal with what comes next.  What’s that you ask?!  How do I do that?!  I wish I could tell you exactly what that entails, but I can’t.  What I can say is that fifty per cent of the population has come through it.  Not necessarily unscathed, but through it...