http://divorcesupport.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-02-20T00:08:32Z Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:08:32 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://divorcesupport.about.com/b/2012/02/21/for-the-sake-of-the-children.htm <p>Children are the overlooked victims of divorce. They are the silent "third party" to their parent's divorce. We hear parents say that their <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://divorcesupport.about.com/od/childrenanddivorce/qt/Children-Are-Resilient-During-Divorce.htm">children are "resilient"</a> and judges talk about the "best interest of the children." In my work over the years I've seen very little attempt made by parents and the Family Court system to do what children truly need...put them and their needs first.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://divorcesupport.about.com/b/2012/02/21/for-the-sake-of-the-children.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://divorcesupport.about.com/b/2012/02/21/for-the-sake-of-the-children.htm Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:45:53 +0000 2012-02-21T13:45:53Z http://divorcesupport.about.com/b/2012/02/20/how-to-say-im-leaving-you.htm <p>For some it can take months, maybe even years to realize that divorce is their only option. Coming to the decision to divorce is not easy, neither is telling your spouse you want a divorce.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://divorcesupport.about.com/b/2012/02/20/how-to-say-im-leaving-you.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://divorcesupport.about.com/b/2012/02/20/how-to-say-im-leaving-you.htm Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:08:32 +0000 2012-02-20T00:08:32Z http://divorcesupport.about.com/b/2012/02/15/does-your-divorce-attorney-share-your-values-and-beliefs.htm <p>I've written quite a bit about divorce attorneys, given my readers advice I thought would be useful when<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://divorcesupport.about.com/od/divorceattorneys/qt/divorcelawyershub.htm"> hiring and working with their attorney</a>.</p> <p>It is common sense that you hire an attorney who is experienced in <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://divorcesupport.about.com/od/thefamilycourtsystem/f/familylaw.htm">Family Law</a> and comes with good references. One thing I've not touched on and you may not have considered is the need to hire an attorney who shares your personal values, especially the values that will play a role in the kind of divorce you have.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://divorcesupport.about.com/b/2012/02/15/does-your-divorce-attorney-share-your-values-and-beliefs.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://divorcesupport.about.com/b/2012/02/15/does-your-divorce-attorney-share-your-values-and-beliefs.htm Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:35:09 +0000 2012-02-15T10:35:09Z http://divorcesupport.about.com/b/2012/02/11/dividing-assets-and-liabilities-during-divorce.htm <p>When it comes time to divvy up marital "property during divorce will you know the difference between an asset and a liability? Will you know who is entitled to which property and who will be responsible for which liability?</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://divorcesupport.about.com/b/2012/02/11/dividing-assets-and-liabilities-during-divorce.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://divorcesupport.about.com/b/2012/02/11/dividing-assets-and-liabilities-during-divorce.htm Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:00:38 +0000 2012-02-11T03:00:38Z http://divorcesupport.about.com/b/2012/02/06/what-is-common-law-marriage.htm <p>Common Law Marriage is an alternative to traditional marriage. Instead of obtaining a marriage license, a man and woman who live together and "hold themselves out" as married can become common law spouses without a license or a wedding.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://divorcesupport.about.com/b/2012/02/06/what-is-common-law-marriage.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://divorcesupport.about.com/b/2012/02/06/what-is-common-law-marriage.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:26:47 +0000 2012-02-06T00:26:47Z http://divorcesupport.about.com/b/2012/01/31/working-through-the-emotional-stages-of-divorce.htm <p>Grieving the end of a marriage is much like grieving the death of a family member or friend. &#160;If you want to come through the process emotionally and physically healthy it is necessary to allow yourself to mourn the loss.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://divorcesupport.about.com/b/2012/01/31/working-through-the-emotional-stages-of-divorce.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://divorcesupport.about.com/b/2012/01/31/working-through-the-emotional-stages-of-divorce.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:40:05 +0000 2012-01-31T18:40:05Z http://divorcesupport.about.com/b/2012/01/25/heidi-and-seal-proof-that-you-cant-judge-a-book-by-its-cover.htm <p>If you are into celebrities and keeping up with what is going on in their love lives then you've heard that Heidi Klum and Seal have separated.</p> <p>Not a big shock when you consider their celebrity status. A big shock when you consider the public image they cultivated. They were the couple of who gave lavish anniversary parties every year and repeated their vows. They were the couple who had no problem displaying affection in public.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://divorcesupport.about.com/b/2012/01/25/heidi-and-seal-proof-that-you-cant-judge-a-book-by-its-cover.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://divorcesupport.about.com/b/2012/01/25/heidi-and-seal-proof-that-you-cant-judge-a-book-by-its-cover.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:21:43 +0000 2012-01-25T22:21:43Z http://divorcesupport.about.com/b/2012/01/23/how-to-stop-domestic-violence.htm <p>I received a reader email recently from a woman who has lived in an abusive marriage for nearly 20 years. What I found interesting was her admission that the relationship had been abusive before marriage and that she knew on her wedding day that she was "making a big mistake."</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://divorcesupport.about.com/b/2012/01/23/how-to-stop-domestic-violence.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://divorcesupport.about.com/b/2012/01/23/how-to-stop-domestic-violence.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:41:31 +0000 2012-01-23T16:41:31Z http://divorcesupport.about.com/b/2012/01/17/shame-guilt-and-divorce.htm <p>I have an answer to a question quite a few of you may be asking yourself. I know I get plenty of reader emails asking me, "why is my ex so unwilling to <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://divorcesupport.about.com/od/propertydistribution/ht/divagreement.htm">negotiate and compromise</a>?" It is a question I've asked myself about my ex.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://divorcesupport.about.com/b/2012/01/17/shame-guilt-and-divorce.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://divorcesupport.about.com/b/2012/01/17/shame-guilt-and-divorce.htm Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:20:52 +0000 2012-01-17T19:20:52Z http://divorcesupport.about.com/b/2012/01/13/surviving-your-spouses-sexual-addiction.htm <p>The key to <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://divorcesupport.about.com/od/SexualProblems/qt/How-To-Respond-To-Your-Spouses-Sexual-Addiction.htm">surviving your spouse's sexual addiction</a> is to not only focus on getting the addict treatment but, also seeking treatment for yourself.</p> <p>I know a woman whose husband is an alcoholic. It is her belief that she doesn't need to seek help for herself because he is the one with the "problem." <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://divorcesupport.about.com/od/isdivorcethesolution/qt/How-Does-Sexual-Addiction-Impact-A-Marriage.htm">Sex addiction</a>, just like any other addiction causes emotional pain and devastation in the lives of those who love them. The addict may be the one with the "problem" but you can't respond to the problem without first getting your ducks in a row.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://divorcesupport.about.com/b/2012/01/13/surviving-your-spouses-sexual-addiction.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://divorcesupport.about.com/b/2012/01/13/surviving-your-spouses-sexual-addiction.htm Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:39:34 +0000 2012-01-13T11:39:34Z