Tis the Season. . . for Divorce?

| Brian Beltz

You read it right – there is actually a time of year when divorce is in the air. And it comes as no surprise that it’s the coldest of them all. Nicknamed “divorce month” among legal circles, January is the … Read More

Forging a Relationship With Your Child’s New Stepparent

| Brian Beltz

So you’ve already endured the perils of divorce. If you have a child with your ex-spouse you have likely gone through challenges of getting your kid used to this new routine, which is so different from what it used to … Read More

5 Songs Inspired by Divorce

| Jessica Nowicki

Music soothes the soul, and is known to help us get through the most trying of times. Songs pull at the heartstrings of fools in love, and tear at them when breakups are on the horizon. The following anthems of … Read More

How to Tell Your Parents About Your Divorce

| Jessica Nowicki

When you announced your engagement to your family you were probably met with warm and joyful embraces, champagne toasts and congratulatory smiles. Reflecting on that time in your life now, those elated responses can make it even more difficult to … Read More

Survival Guide: Divorce Edition

| Jessica Nowicki

When divorce is on the horizon, imagining your future can be impossible. Divorce can be very traumatic for families, and it’s tough to survive the roller-coaster and turn up unscathed on the other side. While it’s inevitable that you’ll endure … Read More

5 Tips to Prepare Your Child for Your Divorce

| Brian Beltz

Adults, kids and teens all perceive divorce differently. No matter what age, your child will have a limited ability to understand what is happening and what is yet to come – from the reasons for the dissolution, to the expected … Read More

Marriage on the Rocks: Dealing with your Alcoholic Spouse

| Brian Beltz

If you are the husband or wife of an alcoholic and are struggling with your loved one’s addiction, you aren’t alone. Not even close. Statistically speaking, an estimated 12.5 million spouses in the United States are battling their mate’s unhealthy … Read More

North Carolina’s Proposed Act May Decide When Couples Can Divorce

| Brian Beltz

A bill introduced last week would require couples who are seeking divorce to first undergo a two-year waiting period, during which the couple would be required to continue to live together. North Carolina is one of 17 states in the … Read More

Top Five Reasons Couples Divorce

| Brian Beltz

Why do some couples’ marriages last a lifetime, while others only last a few years, or even just a couple of months? Ahem. . . Kim Kardashian, Kid Rock, Britney Spears, the list goes on. With about half of America’s … Read More

The 5 Most Expensive Divorces of All Time

| Stephanie | One Comment

Elin Nordegren and Katie Holmes step aside – your multimillion dollar settlements are pocket change compared to these other high-profile divorces. Marriages that go south in the public eye usually wear hefty price tags and can live in infamy. The … Read More