In the modern era, social media has become integral to many people’s daily lives. From sharing moments of joy to connecting with friends and family, platforms like Facebook, Instagram and X offer many opportunities for communication and self-expression. However,...
Divorce
Financial preparation for your divorce
After making your decision to take the necessary course of action to end your marriage, you know that there are many changes ahead for you. One of the most significant ways that your life will change is with your finances. Like many people facing a divorce, you are...
Should you tell your kids’ school about your divorce?
Talking to your kids' school about family issues can be challenging but necessary in certain circumstances. For example, when you are going through a divorce. Here is why your kids’ school should know about your divorce: Their performance may be affected With the...
3 options for the marital home during divorce
One of the most difficult things for some people who are going through a divorce to handle is the fate of their martial home. There may be an emotional tie to the home and many investments may have been made to tailor this space to the needs of its occupants. If...
How does condonation work in a Mississippi divorce?
Adultery is one of Mississippi’s fault-based grounds for divorce. However, if the complaining spouse agrees to have sexual relations with the cheating spouse despite knowing about the extramarital affair, their case may involve a condonation defense. Condonation is an...
Why you should avoid social media during your divorce
Social media can negatively impact your divorce proceedings. You may unknowingly offer your spouse's team evidence they can use against you. Thus, you should consider avoiding it until the divorce is final. Here is why: You may get into arguments with your spouse...
Why are more older women initiating divorce?
Gray divorce, or divorce at 50 or older, has now become a phenomenon projected to keep rising. With more available research, an emerging trend surfaces: older women initiating divorce. An American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) study reveals that older women...
Prioritizing your kids’ mental health during your divorce
If you made the decision to end your marriage, you understand that decision impacts much more than just you and your soon-to-be ex. This choice will have consequences for every member of the family, including your children. As a parent, you will want to do everything...
How does a parent’s criminal record impact child custody?
Parents have a natural wiring to do everything in their power to be there for their child in every possible capacity. In the wake of a child custody case, a parent can have either joint or sole legal custody to have a say on significant decisions about their child’s...
What financial documents must you prepare for your divorce?
Once the emotional upheaval of your divorce settles, a financial storm could set in. Failure to properly handle money at this point can be costly. Even the most amicable marriage dissolutions find it challenging to break a household’s finances into two separate...