Divorce proceedings lead to major changes for a family. People often put off filing for divorce in part because of the uncertainty involved. No one wants to give up a stable, predictable life for months of challenging transitions if they can avoid doing so. However,...
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The power of mediation: another way to solve problems
Deciding to end a marriage is a tough decision to make, even if the marriage has irretrievably broken down. The traditional divorce process, which most people are familiar with, adds additional challenges, financial and emotional costs, and time. Going back and forth...
Presenting a united front during divorce
Parents who are getting divorced need to determine how they’re going to break this information to their children and move forward with the process as co-parents. As a general rule, the best thing they can do is to present a united front. That shows the children that...
3 major challenges people have to overcome during gray divorce
Although there has long been a stereotype that divorce typically occurs early in marriage, modern statistics indicate otherwise. Each year, many married couples that have spent decades together and may have even retired decide to divorce. There are many reasons...
Many upsides exist after divorce
Some of your friends and relatives continue to stress the downside of your pending divorce. Please. Never mind them as you go through this transition in your life. Think of all the new possibilities that will surface once you become single again. Politely ignore their...
Does life expectancy impact divorce?
Over the decades, life expectancy has been slowly increasing. Though there are times when it declines, the general trend is that people are simply living longer and longer, especially in developed countries. Some have said that this can impact the way that people look...
What happens to retirement funds in divorce?
Planning for retirement takes decades, and spouses often make joint sacrifices so that they can live comfortably after they retire. Your retirement savings reflects how much money you estimated you would need to support yourself and your spouse while sharing a home....
2 ways divorce is different for those with Chinese heritage
Divorce is never an easy process, but it can be harder for people from certain backgrounds. Indiana is home to many people who either immigrated from China or are the descendants of Chinese immigrants. Historically, divorce has carried a significant stigma in China,...
Why women often fare worse, financially, in later-life divorce
Women are often in a difficult position when facing divorce. On one hand, they should feel free to leave a situation that doesn’t feel comfortable or welcoming any longer. On the other hand, women are still largely working in less profitable jobs, and may have stayed...
Why Hire a Divorce Attorney?
A dissolution of marriage can be a stressful process to navigate. The law is complex and filled with nuance. It is not just the legal process that is exasperating; it is the divorce itself, which likely involves dividing one household into two, changing schedules,...