Many people enter a second marriage with more confidence than they had the first time around. After all, they know what matters to them. They have lived through major life changes. They often have a clearer picture of the kind of relationship they want to build. And yet, learning what makes a second marriage work…
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You never thought you would be saying or thinking this, but you cannot help but wonder if there is a way to improve your new relationship with your former spouse after divorce. You certainly do not want to get back together—the divorce was tough on everyone, and after all the things said and done along…
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You and your spouse just got into a heated argument. Both of you said some mean things, but your unsavory statements, in particular, really cut deep. In the heat of the moment, you feel like you won the argument. However, after a little time has passed, you realize just how much you hurt your spouse.…
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It is natural to assume divorce is in the family law category by itself. After all, it is a family lawyer’s job to help spouses legally separate from each other, and with 50% of all marriages ending in divorce, it is safe to assume lawyers like us do not have time to handle any cases…
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How many times have you kept a secret from your partner? Before you answer, remember that we are not talking about little and harmless secrets, such as how you sneak cookies from the cupboard before bed each night or that you are hiding your nerdy fandom for all things Star Wars. We mean keeping secrets…
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You have likely heard the term gaslighting tossed around in general conversation, on television, in the media, and even on social media. Perhaps you have even said in jest to a friend, “Stop gaslighting me!” But what does this mean, exactly? And how can spousal gaslighting impact a marriage already on the rocks? Psychology Today…
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When some couples are asked why they seek a divorce, their reason or grounds are pretty specific. For example, one spouse had an affair, or perhaps there is a concern for physical and emotional abuse. But in other situations, neither party can pinpoint one specific act or situation. There is still a reason for the…
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When your marriage is on the rocks and divorce is likely the answer, it is only natural for you to have second thoughts. But for many parents, the second-guessing part is not as much about thinking they can still work things out with the other person through forgiveness and reconciliation. Instead, they are focused on…
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When you decide to end your marriage, it is natural to be curious about where to start with your divorce case. After all, no two divorces are the same, and there are so many variables to consider that most people feel they are drinking from a gushing firehose. We cannot blame you — divorce can…
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When it comes to marriage, many of us automatically choose the traditional process of getting down on one knee to pop the question, applying for a marriage license, picking a venue, participating in an actual ceremony, and enjoying the countless blessings that fall in between. But for every handful of couples who choose this ceremonial…
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