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 been served with a child support citation. Now what? Unfortunately, receiving this piece of paper means you have fallen behind on your court-ordered obligation, either because you missed a payment, made partial payments due to unforeseen circumstances, or refused to pay altogether. Regardless of what caused you to reach this point, you owe…
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Your divorce is almost over, and it is time for the judge overseeing the proceedings to rule on the child support payments you will owe each month and the spousal support they have determined is rightfully owed to your soon-to-be former spouse. Suddenly, a look of confusion flashes across your face. “Are child support and…
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We are roughly one month away from high school graduation season. If you have a soon-to-be graduate in your household, allow us to be the first to say congratulations. This is a time of hope and new beginnings, and the entire family should celebrate this milestone. But like anything else, a few changes need to…
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Your divorce was likely an emotionally draining event filled with stress over the relationship ending, feelings of betrayal, arduous custody battles, disputes over property division, financial concerns, etc. All of it can stop you dead in your tracks, and once it is over, you are suddenly staring down an unknown path you never imagined having…
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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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