You may anticipate divorce to be a lot of things, including messy, emotional, draining and all-consuming. However, you may not fully appreciate how much it could end up costing you. If you and your spouse hope to part ways with as few financial ramifications as...
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Co-parenting tips for parents of teens
The teen years can be tough for parents and divorce adds another layer of complication. Your older child may have difficulty adjusting to a new divorce or struggle with switching back and forth between households at this age. Navigate these challenges and help your...
Is there a right way to tell your child about divorce?
When going through a divorce, the beginning stages often feel the toughest. This is particularly true for parents like you. After all, you need to figure out how to tell your child about what is happening. Is there a right way to talk about divorce? Is there anything...
What are common reasons people divorce?
Most people are able to give some explanation of why their marriage is ending in divorce. They will usually point out an issue or issues that make continuing the relationship unhealthy or impossible. Psychology Today explains that while there are many reasons people...
What is the impact of gray divorce on adult children?
Gray divorce occurs when you are over the age of 50 and decide to end your marriage. At this age, you may not think that you have to worry about your children as they are probably adults and no longer at home. However, Next Avenue explains that when parents divorce,...
Will parental alienation impact your child’s adulthood?
Parental alienation is a serious issue that affects many divorced families today. One parent attempts to drive a wedge between their child and co-parent. This has devastating consequences for both the co-parent and child. In many ways, it is more detrimental to the...
4 tips for talking to your adult children about your divorce
When you and your children were younger, you probably had some anxiety about having the birds and bees talk with your kids. Now that you are older and have decided to end your marriage, you may feel that same sense of trepidation. After all, your adult children only...
Which factors affect gray divorces?
Being married for decades usually indicates a strong union. However, older married couples are just as susceptible to divorce as younger couples. According to Psychology Today, divorce rates have been on the rise for older couples for some time. And while all...
Does parents’ divorce damage children?
You are aware that your divorce from your spouse will affect your children, and that the effect is likely to be negative. You may wonder if you will do long-term damage to your children with your divorce, and if so, whether it would be better for your children if you...
Physical and psychological effects of a gray divorce
Since 1990, divorce rates have doubled for people 50 and older, resulting in “gray” divorces. Increase in age can mean new health conditions, including stress and depression. A dissolution of marriage may make existing physical, mental and emotional ailments worse....
