Divorce is a difficult and emotional process, but it can be even more challenging when it becomes a contentious and confrontational battle. Fortunately, there is an easier way out -- a collaborative divorce. As the name implies, a collaborative divorce involves...
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Should you keep your divorce a secret from work?
Divorce is a very personal process to go through and it may be difficult for you to open up to loved ones and close friends, let alone your boss or coworkers. Should you keep your divorce a secret – or disclose this in your workplace? There will be times when your...
Who gets your pet when you divorce?
Divorce means that it is time for you and your spouse to divide your lives. If you have children together, that may mean dividing up the time that you spend with them and the responsibility to make decisions for them. If you have property that you’ve purchased...
Dealing with your co-parent’s family after separation and divorce
Relationships with former in-laws can be tricky – especially with your ex’s parents. However, it’s typically necessary to have some kind of relationship with them if you have kids. If they live nearby, you might need to include them in your children’s birthday...
The importance of self-care during a divorce
Some people seem to stop caring about their appearance when they are divorcing. Others go out of their way to dress up. Perhaps to show that they are stronger than the sum of their marriage and that if their spouse doesn’t want them, there are plenty of others who...
3 signs marriage counseling isn’t working
When couples realize there are problems in their marriage they can’t solve alone, they may seek out help from a marriage therapist. Couples counselors are a great way for spouses to rebuild a troubled marriage. Therapy, however, can’t promise your marriage will last. ...
3 ways to make custody exchanges simpler
Divorcing will not end your relationship entirely if you and your spouse share children. In many cases, you will still have to deal with each other for years to come. While you may be able to live most of the time without seeing each other, one time in particular can...
How long does a divorce take in Minnesota?
Living in Minnesota, there are some specific divorce laws that apply to your situation. Knowing them can help you understand how long your divorce is going to take and what to do to speed up the process, if necessary. The first thing to know is that there isn’t a long...
What are signs that you and your spouse are drifting apart?
One reason that couples get divorced is simply that they’ve drifted apart over the years. They may not have run into serious financial or fidelity issues. They just don’t feel as close as they were before, and they realize that it’s time to move on from the...
Did you know that gray divorce is on the rise?
For most Americans, divorce rates have been steadily declining in recent years. When no-fault divorce laws first came on the books, the divorce rates skyrocketed, but that has clearly tapered off since and there has even been a decrease. The only age group that this...