In our prior posts on prenuptial agreements, we highlighted how they may be controversial, unromantic and at the same time...necessary. We also discussed the types of people (and couples) who would benefit from having a prenuptial agreement. When Michael Jordan...
Month: April 2013
What to do after your divorce
In January, we noted how many distressed spouses decided to begin the new year by beginning a new life...without their spouse. January marks the month where more divorces are initiated than any other month during the year. As such, April is ostensibly the month where...
The underground child support wars
It's no secret that child support is one of the most heated topics single parents must deal with. It carries with it so much emotional weight that parents often forget that it is actually supposed to be "child" support (i.e. payments to help in the costs of raising a...
The end of an era. Kris and Kim are finally divorced
Think of what has happened since October 2011. President Obama was re-elected, Twinkies nearly went extinct, Psy had America dancing "Gangham Style," and two Super Bowl champions were crowned (the New York Giants and Baltimore Ravens, respectively. Yet Kim Kardashian...
Kris Humphries skips settlement conference
It appears that a resolution in the Kris Humprhies-Kim Kardashian divorce won't be coming anytime soon. A court-mandated settlement conference was not fruitful as Kris Humprhies did not show up to the meeting. This absence was important in two respects. First, raising...
Preparing for post-divorce life
While we pride ourselves on providing useful information about how to prepare for divorce, it is also important to prepare for life after the decree is finalized. Indeed there are unexpected emotions and feelings and emotions that may arise. Also you may have to deal...
Tips for dating after divorce if you have children
After a divorce, dating may seem like a perpetual taboo if you have children. After all, they grew up with two people that they are emotionally connected to, and they are not necessarily as ready to move on as you may be. Also, they may be holding out hope that you...
When is a prenup helpful?
People are sharply divided over whether written agreements are necessary in romantic relationships. Prenuptial agreements are perhaps the most debated. Whether you believe they are very un-romantic, or set clear expectations for the relationship, there are many types...
What should grandparents do during a divorce?
Grandparents can feel as if they are in no win situations when grandchildren are caught in the throes of divorce. Do they decide to intervene, or should they stay away and let the parents work things out? This can be especially difficult if a grandparent has an...