Our modern culture reminds us to speak calmly and clearly, and limit revealing our emotions. In some circumstances, this approach results in an undercurrent of categorizing a person who reacts loudly and with intense emotion to a situation as a hysteric, as a lunatic, or as an unstable individual.

This new cultural approach was even evident in our last Presidential election when Hillary Clinton was described as “shrill,” or when footage of her becoming upset in a...

I just read an excellent article by Cheryl Richardson, , about moving on and healing after a break up.  She states that next to the death of a loved one, dealing with the end of a relationship is one of the most painful things in life that we will endure.  Thinking about this statement makes me conclude that the death of a loved one is in so many ways similar to a break up.

In both cases the relationship is drastically different from what you are used to. ...

During the matter of my divorce (that's lawyer talk - it's always the matter of this and the matter of that), I spent about $30,000 on three different attorneys in an extremely frustrating effort just to be able to see my own children . As each lawyer failed to obtain one single worthwhile benefit for me, I fired them and hired another one. I couldn't help but notice that I was never allowed to speak directly to the judge and I felt that these people were not saying what I wanted them...

Divorce is a painful and extremely difficult process. Knowing how divorce laws function and understanding the court’s role in a divorce can help to make this transition smoother and easier, however.

Divorce laws govern the dissolution of a marriage. Every country has its own laws regarding divorce and, in fact, divorce laws can vary from state to state or province to province within a nation. Knowing your jurisdiction’s divorce laws can keep a bad situation from...

Since the second half of the 19th century, when it started to establish itself as a regular practice among married couples, divorce gradually became the norm rather than the exception in the resolution of marital conflicts. Couples are now separating for reasons that used to be considered marginal or not legitimate. The workload of the courts has increased exponentially through the addition of the numerous divorce cases and so has the activity of attorneys.

Historically, San Diego...

There is nothing that is more surprising or hurtful than the bitter sting of a personal attack. And no attack is more personal than being falsely accused of something that involves your child. Whether it is an accusation of directly harming the child like a physical assault, or mental abuse, or if it is an accusation in an attempt to keep you from seeing your child like drug, or alcohol abuse it is all very personal.

One of the worst things about it is that you realize, in a very...

It ended with a fizzle and the signing of papers. Your marriage that once held so much promise was now decidedly over and all you can really focus on is the pain of divorce and life on your own.

You want to know how to get revenge on your ex husband but you’re not really sure where to begin.

Gina was in the same boat. Her ex husband left her alone and heart broken. The divorce robbed her of her best friend and the person she thought she would share her life...

You don't have to look very far to see the long term effects of divorce on children. Single parent homes and particularly fatherless homes create a difficult environment for successful parenting. Tragically, single parent homes often take a heavy toll on children.

According to the US census bureau, fatherless homes account for 90% of homeless and runaway children, 85% of children with behavior problems, 85% of youths in prison, 71% of high school dropouts, 63% of youth suicides...

My woman done left and took all the reasons I've been workin' for.

--Johnny Paycheck

That line from "Take This Job And Shove It" dosn't have to be your divorce story.  Don't let her just take it.

As a man, traditionally, you are at a disadvantage in divorce court unless you lean the strategies and insider secrets that will give you the advantage in the process.

Here are five simple tips to get you started.

1. She doesn't love you any...

Getting a divorce is not as simple as many people think. There are many questions that both spouses need answers for and both should have different lawyers representing them. If both spouses agree to the divorce and want the marriage to be over as quickly as possible, they can have the bulk of the paperwork completed before they even seek the services of a lawyer. They may even be able to use the same lawyer in this type of situation. The paperwork involves gathering all the information...