Divorce (Personal)
Divorcing With Children - They Threw The Baby Out With The Bathwater -
- Grace O'MalleyA lot has changed in the world the last 50 years. We have had massive strides in science, health and equality. When they were our age, our grandparents could not fathom a life like we live today. We are constantly attempting to right wrongs and make our time on this earth a better place.... Submitted 1 year 174 days ago.
Coping with Divorce: Welcome the Dawn - Avis Ward
Inspiration comes in various forms. It can come from a person, place or thing. Resolving to keep an open mind, entertaining "what if's, why not's " and possibilities, continues to enhance my personal enjoyment through this journey call life. We mature and put away childish things but... Submitted 2 years 197 days ago.
Getting a Divorce? Avoid Bad Advice - Ken McCreless
Greetings Fellow Travelers I was talking to a co-worker today and he told me his wife wants a divorce after 18 years. I listened as he spoke of all the advice and suggestions and downright orders he has received from friends and acquaintances- all of it bad and some absolutely destructive. ... Submitted 2 years 288 days ago.
- Jean PurcellSomeone bluntly asked me why I feel equipped to write about marriage, separation, or divorce. It was a good question, for which my only answer was: I have been through the first two and barely escaped the third. For me, after becoming a person of faith in Jesus Christ during a separation, I found... Submitted 220 days 1 hour ago.
Love the One You're With. -
- Terrence AubreyWe in the online dating business are, we hope bringing together hearts and minds in a loving and caring relationship, but the statistics tell us that in the west now, one third, or more of marriages are doomed to divorce and separation, that is a lot of pain, frustration and dissapointment. Why... Submitted 1 year 35 days ago.
Why People Divorce-The Main Two Reasons for Divorce & Surprising Divorce Statistics -
- Steve KovacsI recently interviewed an expert who had authored a book on the subject of divorce. In doing research for the interview, I came across statistics that were surprising and in some cases, down right shocking to me. I think most of us have heard that about 50% of married couples in the US end up... Submitted 1 year 183 days ago.
How to Minimise the Effects of Divorce on Children - Carolyn Tytler
In North America, almost 50% of marriages end in divorce. Children growing up in single-parent families have been proven to be at greater risk for physical and emotional illnesses, juvenile delinquency, dropping out of school early, and drug or alcohol abuse. Three out of four teen suicide... Submitted 1 year 321 days ago.
Children & Divorce: Overcoming Challenges & Succeeding in Life! -
- Krystal KuehnDivorce is a major stressful event for children and adults. To children, divorce is confusing. They have so many concerns and questions about how their lives will change. They cannot control what is happening to their family, and they often think that they are responsible for their parents... Submitted 2 years 62 days ago.
First Wedding Dance, Now Divorce Dance! Video Spoofs "Jill and Kevin" Wedding Dance Video - Danny Davids
If you watch YouTube at all, you've probably seen the viral video of " Jill and Kevin's Big Day ". It's the happy couple's wedding day, and the entire wedding party dances down the aisle to Chris Brown's "Forever". Love it or hate it, you have to admit it was a standout. Now the inevitable has... Submitted 2 years 190 days ago.
The Role of a Domestic Violence-Consulting Advocate in Your Divorce and Custody Dispute -
- Dr. Jeanne King Ph.D.Domestic violence survivors know the abuse to them and to their children is wrong. And they expect the divorce court to recognize the wrongdoings they endure. Then, when it is not forthcoming as they anticipate and desire, they scratch their head or pull their hair out, asking why and wondering... Submitted 2 years 204 days ago.
- Jean Purcell"I know why God hates divorce," the grandmother said to me recently. The wife of a prominent member of her community, that strong woman told me about her family and grandchildren now under the axe of a divorce that happened for one person's "happiness." It was not a divorce... Submitted 3 years 102 days ago.
How to survive Divorce -
- LeahG ArtistIt annoys me immensely when I see it written that people who get divorced have 'chosen the easy way out'. Easier that is than sticking with the marriage and trying to make it work. Let me assure those of you fortunate not to have been divorced as yet, that there is nothing easy about it! ... Submitted 3 years 320 days ago.
A Real Marriage Killer -
- Myla MadsonOne of the monumental tasks I had to face after my financially devastating divorce was repairing and improving my credit score. Not that it was a number any one would have been proud of before the divorce, but it did manage to occasionally qualify us for things we definitely couldn't live without... Submitted 3 years 341 days ago.
Vows: No Longer Valid? - Jamie Baber
Every marriage goes through it's own set of ups and downs. There is no such thing as a perfect relationship, so the rough patches and bumpy rides are inevitable. Yet in this day and age, we seem to throw in the towel with such ease. "Nearly half of all marriages end in divorce" is almost the new... Submitted 4 years 132 days ago.
How Do We Cope With Divorce? - Sandra E. Graham
Coping with Divorce Number Three.. We have always been concerned with helping our children through the separation and divorce of their parents when we are the parents bringing on the heart-rending trauma. First we must make sure they understand that none of this is their fault. Then we try... Submitted 4 years 159 days ago.
Divorce Recovery Success - 7 Tips for How to Make a Smooth Recovery from Divorce - Jerald Young
Recovery from divorce is hard. The good news is YOU CAN DO IT. In fact, with some focused effort and a little help, you can recover from divorce faster than you ever thought possible. Making a successful recovery from divorce requires both insight and action. The following tips highlight... Submitted 4 years 163 days ago.
Gray Divorce: The End of the Decades Long Marriage - Nancy Travers
Divorce is a common occurrence in American society. As many of us watch our friends get married, or even as we prepare to marry ourselves, we hear that nearly half of American marriages end in divorce. The statistics are slightly better than the coin-toss that popular statistics would have us... Submitted 176 days 3 hours ago.
Does Divorce Need To Have Conflict? -
- Shauna RupertUnfortunately, more and more marriages are ending in divorce. With the divorce rate steadily climbing, it's a wonder that anyone still gets married anymore. Sometimes relationships end amicably but most often they end in a heated war over who is to blame and who gets what. If you and your... Submitted 1 year 121 days ago.
Top 10 List of Do's and Don'ts for Parents Going through Divorce - Marcy Jones
I work with parents and children experiencing divorce every day. Sometimes I'm the lawyer for Mom or Dad, and sometimes I'm the lawyer for the children. As the lawyer for the children (called a Guardian ad litem ), I'm appointed by the court to represent the "best interests" of the children. ... Submitted 1 year 207 days ago.
Collaborative Divorce: Splitting Up But Staying Whole - Marcy Jones
Splitting up but staying whole Is that possible? With a conventional litigated divorce, it's highly unlikely. Going to court and fighting over children and money brings out the worst in people. Collaborative divorce, though, is a new and different ball game. It allows people to go through the... Submitted 1 year 227 days ago.
When are Human rights not Human Rights? - Craig B
Part of the Aussie culture that I grew up in was that we were to be fair dinkum. Meaning that we would never tread on the underdog and kick them while they were down. In general I would say that most Australians would like to consider themselves as being fair dinkum! Over the last 3 years I... Submitted 1 year 261 days ago.
Should You Tell Your Children About Your Spouse's Infidelity? - Carolyn Tytler
You've just been deeply hurt, maybe more emotionally wounded than ever before in your life. You've learned that your spouse, whom you loved, and with whom you planned to spend the rest of your days, has been unfaithful. Your pain is almost unbearable. You have a great need to share the shock, the... Submitted 1 year 268 days ago.
- EMMA WANJIKUThe modern times have been plagued by divorce. However, some people will agree that divorce is not a plague but rather a safe way to happiness and peace. Whichever way you look at it, you will have to agree that separation and divorce are some of the top issues that men and women all over the... Submitted 1 year 341 days ago.
What Would You Think of a Man...(divorce, lawsuits, children, child support) - Jo Walker
Divorce is never an easy thing to go through. You make a decision to end a relationship, that in some cases, has lasted for many years. It is not an easy decision, because there are so many others affected by your decision. Children, in-laws, friends, etc. But ultimately, the decision is made... Submitted 2 years 43 days ago.
The Anatomy of an Affair - Carolyn Tytler
Of course, every affair is different, as every person is different. However, under close scrutiny, there are elements common to most. Following is a cursory list of observations which the author has made. Every reader will probably wish to add at least one feature to each phase... IN THE... Submitted 2 years 72 days ago.
