You’ve spent a great deal of time and energy coming to your decision to divorce. It wasn’t easy. Most people have strong feelings of duty to remain in their marriages. It is only when the marriage is truly broken to the point where it can’t be fixed that most people...
Most parents who go through divorce worry that the breakup of their marriage will negatively affect their children. The research on this is mixed, but much of it points out that it is the conflict, rather than the divorce itself, that can harm children. Parents can do...
Whether it came as a shock or somewhat of a relief, getting the news that your spouse wants a divorce is never easy. It can turn your life upside-down. It can seem like everything you’ve built together is going to fall apart. It can feel like the most profound...
When you entered into a covenant marriage, you assumed that marriage would last for a lifetime. You both agreed to marry thoughtfully, get premarital counseling and to go to marital counseling – and take other reasonable steps – to resolve your difficulties. Despite...
Generally, yes. Stalking is more than just annoying. It can be quite serious in itself and may predict future violence. In Arizona, stalking is among the things that may justify a domestic violence order of protection or an injunction against harassment. Stalking is...
Once you have decided to divorce, you may be impatient to get the process finished. Practically, however, your divorce timeline can depend on a number of issues. First, it depends on whether you are in a covenant marriage. This is a form of marriage that is only...
According to industry groups, over 20 million Americans own some kind of digital currency, such as Bitcoin, Dogecoin, or Ethereum. The total digital currency market is valued at $2 trillion for the first time this year. When a spouse or couple has dabbled in digital...
If you’re considering divorce, one thing that may be on your mind is what will happen to your family business or professional practice. How will your divorce affect that business? Will your spouse be entitled to half its value? Will you have to sell the business? In...
Whatever the reason for your divorce, it often feels like one spouse is much more at fault than the other. They may have cheated, abandoned you or simply refused to put in the work to make the marriage succeed. It can be tempting to try to punish your ex for their...
It used to be the case that going to court was your only option if you wanted a divorce. Nowadays, there are other choices, including both negotiation and mediation of the issues of divorce. The option you choose depends on your situation and your values. The court...