If you ask other people who have gone through a divorce about the best coping mechanism, you're likely to get many different pieces of advice. One of your friends may passionately feel that taking out a new hobby is the ultimate distraction, while another might insist...
What is internet infidelity, and how does it impact marriages?
The internet and social media have made it as easy as tapping a screen a few times to stay in contact with old friends and new acquaintances alike. It can be wonderful to see updates about the growing family of your roommate from college or pictures from your cousin's...
Does it really matter if coparents get along?
As you and your spouse decided to get divorced, it was with the knowledge that you were no longer getting along and had different approaches to raising your children. You may be looking forward to living with less contention in your life, but it’s still important that...
Is Denver the best city for people recovering from divorce?
Depending where you are, the reality is that your divorce could be easier or more difficult to get through. Different parts of the country make it easier to recover financially from divorce. For example, the results of a study completed by LendingTree.com found that...
What to know when divorcing a gaslighter
Gaslighting is a type of manipulation. It often refers to a situation in which one person denies reality to make the other person question that reality. These lies and denials may even, in the most extreme cases, make that person think long and hard about their own...
Why are so-called gray divorces on the rise?
Many people think of divorce as an issue that affects young people who married too quickly or too young, but modern statistics tell a different story. Divorce rates among younger adults, including Millennials, are relatively low, while divorce rates among older adults...
How Maintenance (Alimony) And Taxes Work In 2019
In the past, maintenance payments were tax deductible by the paying party and taxable income to the receiving party. Recent changes to the tax laws that went into effect on January 1, 2019 change this dramatically. The Shifting Maintenance Tax Burden Under the Tax...
How To Modify Child Support Orders
A divorce can significantly change your life, and it continues to change afterwards. Change looks different for everyone, whether it means a promotion, a new job, a new house or even a new marriage. If your life continues to change, the court orders filed at the...
Can You Sue An Abusive Spouse During A Divorce?
People who suffer domestic violence at the hands of a spouse often pursue a divorce. What many victims of domestic violence do not know is that they can also sue their abuser in a civil lawsuit to obtain compensation for the abuse they have suffered and to hold their...
When Avoiding Marital Conflict Makes It Worse
Successful marriages do not just require a sense of love and commitment. Both spouses should respect each other and attempt to gain a sense of understanding when they come to a rough spot. While couples that are seen constantly bickering do not appear like they will...