In my counseling practice, I often hear people saying things like:“It’s my fault that she asked for a divorce. If I hadn’t worked so much, she wouldn’t have left.”“It’s my fault that he left. If I had been more sexual, he wouldn’t have had an affair.”I often hear clients ask, when I point out something [...]
Archive for September, 2009
THE DIVORCE PROCESSThere are six steps to a divorce proceeding. These include:1. DETERMINING THE PROPER COUNTY AND JURISDICTIONAll divorces in the State of California, regardless of whether or not you and your spouse are convinced you can work out your disputes, must start with determining which county and jurisdiction to file the petition for divorce.Many [...]
The rate of divorces has increased drastically in recent years, not just in Australia but in many parts of the world. This is due to many reasons but most will agree that the change to no-fault divorces has increased the rate of divorce. Whereas years ago, couples had to prove the their spouse was “unfit” [...]
Sometimes, couples just cannot get along. This is the premise behind Georgia no-fault divorce. Neither spouse is cheating, neither is abusive, nor is there any allegation of any other impropriety. Most often the cause of the divorce is listed as ‘irreconcilable differences.”No-fault divorce has been the subject of controversy since it was first recognized in [...]
Rhode Island is a “no fault state”. Does that mean the assets are always divided 50% to the wife and 50% to the husband in a divorce?No. A no fault divorce in Rhode Island simply means that a fault grounds are not necessary in order to obtain a divorce in Rhode Island. In other words, [...]
Relationships With The In-LawsA divorce is always traumatic and it takes a toll on one’s emotions, apart from tearing one’s life apart. Changes are a part of divorce, and this is a key factor when it comes to dealing with in-laws.You will have to bear in mind that after the divorce relationships with the family [...]
California divorce preparation could prove to be a complex task. You might be dismayed if your spouse reveals that he or she will seek a divorce. What is more, you might return home someday to an empty home and a note, with your spouse and kids having moved out. If that takes place, you may [...]
Everybody knows that going through divorce is no easy task. It is hard to find the right path and to get back to a healthy and normal life. Especially if you have had an unpleasant divorce it is quite hard to cope with face challenges in life that one faces when one certainly finds oneself [...]
Divorce is stressful for parents and kids alike. Children often get caught up in conflicts between parents. The children are forced to constantly witness angry and abusive fights. One of parent’s greatest concerns is how divorce will affect their children. In fact, the marital relationship has far reaching ramifications for children, extended families, friends and [...]
I don’t think ‘getting emotionally tortured’ was one of the things you looked forward to when you decided to marry your soul mate. And I’m pretty sure you didn’t consider the possibility of living in a bad marriage or searching the internet for divorce questions when you said your vows. I’m also sure you thought [...]