You may have looked over at your spouse and said to yourself, “Where did our love or respect for each other go?”  This may be a troubling thought that leads many people to consider divorce. There are many causes why people divorce their spouse, each case unique, but...

You got married to your spouse just over a year ago, and things seemed to be going well. At least, that was the case until you came across their internet history. After finding out that your spouse was involved in forums and chats you didn’t agree with, you had to...

One of the most challenging aspects of a divorce is settling matters related to child custody. Personal disputes between spouses can often cloud the judgment of both parents, even though they have the best interests of the child at heart. Difficult as it can be, it is...

You can legally get married when you turn 18, but it is a risk. Studies have repeatedly found that those who get married at a very young age get divorced at a higher rate than those who wait. In fact, there are those who believe that the most stable marriages happen...

Are your instincts alerting you that something is amiss in your marriage? When you live with your spouse, you’re familiar with their daily routines and how they act and react in most situations. Lately, you get the feeling that something is a bit “off” with your...

If you’re preparing to divorce in the new year, you may have some concerns about how it will affect your work – particularly if you go to an office or other workplace every day. For many people, it’s a relief to focus on work rather than the myriad decisions and...

The disruption in the family unit brought about by a divorce may affect children in several ways. For starters, they may not understand what is going on between the parents and why they must separate. In addition, the sudden shift from having both parents under one...

People decide to file for divorce for all kinds of reasons, including money problems, disputes with in-laws and infidelity. However, health issues can also impact the stability of someone's marriage. Although marriage vows typically include promises to stay together...

Divorce can be an expensive and frustrating process. Spouses may let their emotions run the show and will fight with one another both in private and in court. That fighting doesn't just stress you out. It also increases how much your divorce costs. Your emotions now...

If you qualify for an annulment instead of divorce, you can erase your marriage, making it as though it never happened in the first place. An annulment is an option in Virginia and other states in situations where marriage should not ever have occurred. The annulment...