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Any competent divorce attorney will advise you to avoid posting anything incriminating on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. But what happens once the divorce is over? Is it advisable to announce your divorce online? According to an article in the Indianapolis Star, the opinions are divided. Some call the practice of announcing…

When a marriage falls apart, people seek answers. Why didn’t the relationship work? What was irretrievably broken? Of course, the only ones who need to know the full answers to those questions are you, your spouse and perhaps your divorce attorneys. But increasingly, an unexpected culprit is being named as the impetus for…

Many state legislatures, including North Carolina’s, are considering bills that would make it more difficult for couples to get a divorce. But in Maine, one lawmaker is trying to relax the rules for victims of domestic violence who are trying to escape their abusers. State Sen. Colleen Lachowicz has introduced…

Money is easily the most contentious point in any divorce. But do you really have a solid view of your family’s financial picture? Unfortunately, many spouses don’t. Now, a company that specializes in finding hidden matrimonial assets has launched a new blog intended to help divorcing couples ensure they aren’t being financially…

People hire life coaches to help them navigate through rocky periods in their lives, whether it comes to career, relationships or other personal matters. But a growing trend in the world of matrimonial law over the past decade has been the development of the divorce coach, someone who specializes in…

Going to trial is the last thing anybody wants in a North Carolina divorce case. But unfortunately, it is not always possible to avoid court. If your attorney advises you to go to trial, it is critical that you behave appropriately and adhere to the rules of the court. Even the…

In 1993, a media frenzy erupted over claims that Super Bowl Sunday was the biggest day of the year for domestic violence against women. The claims stemmed from a press conference held by women’s groups in California, where one presenter cited a study from Old Dominion University several years earlier…

Getting a divorce or separation is painful. In such times of sadness, many people turn to their religion to find support and solace. But a recent report on families and faith suggests that young adults whose parents have divorced are less likely to affiliate with a formal religion today. The study, “Does the Shape…

The following is a guest post from The Cantor Law Group of Phoenix, AZ. Couples with children do not have the luxury of distance after a divorce. Providing a stable and safe environment for your children requires a great deal of cooperation. Effective co-parenting begins with these tips. Focus Your children…

Since its debut in 1969, the world’s most popular show for kids has taught us a lot more than how to get to Sesame Street. Even one of the show’s few failures has something to teach us: Divorce is an incredibly difficult topic for children. “Sesame Street” producers learned that…