Holidays can be difficult for children during a divorce. To ease the pain, establish new traditions for you and your children to enjoy over the holidays. New Christmas activities will bring you and your children together and give them joy during this trying time. If possible, plan a joint Christmas celebration with your spouse because that will help your children feel you both still love them. If that’s not practical, plan new activities for you and your children to … [Read more...]
The History of Divorce – Part 4
During the 11th Century, Pope Gregory VII excommunicated all Eastern Orthodox Christians because he was competing with the head of the Eastern Catholic Church for Papal power. The Eastern Orthodox Church never adopted the view that celibacy is the preferred way of life for Christians, and Eastern Priests were allowed to marry and divorce. Eastern Orthodox divorces required a judicial trial and courts granted divorces on grounds of impotence, attempted murder of a spouse, long … [Read more...]
Using the “F” Word In Divorce
In a divorce case, we have a rule about not using the “F’ word. No, it is not that word, but it is the word “Fair”. Everyone wants a fair divorce settlement, but exactly what’s “fair”? There are two major issues that must be resolved in any divorce–how to divide assets and what to do about the kids. The major financial issues are to determine what assets belong to the community estate and what assets are separate property, who will pay child support, the amount of child … [Read more...]
Effect of Divorce on Children and Adolescents
Divorce can have significant negative effects on children and adolescents. Intense parental conflict during or after a divorce is associated with mental health problems among their children. Hetherington found that approximately 25 percent of children whose parents divorced suffered serious emotional, social, and psychological problems as adults compared with just 10 percent of children whose parents remained married. Moreover, children who were very young when their parents divorced had … [Read more...]
History of Divorce: Part III
Roman divorce customs were changed by Christian authorities when the Catholic Church became the official religion of Rome. Christian leaders believed divorce was immoral and marriage should be indissoluble. Catholic scholars believed celibacy was a superior spiritual state to marriage and that it was better to be married than commit the sin of fornication. Early Christian doctrines had a strong influence on divorce laws throughout Europe. In the 4th Century, St. Augustine and others proposed … [Read more...]
History of Divorce: Part II
The earliest recorded case of divorce in ancient Rome involved a patrician who divorces his wife because she was barren. Roman law also allowed men to divorce their wives for drinking wine, going to a public place of entertainment without consent, and other acts of moral perversity. A Roman husband had no duty to support his wife after a divorce for cause. Later, when Roman women attained the right to own property, they could sue for divorce as well. Marriages between Roman citizens were a … [Read more...]
25 Divorce Quotes
Divorce is not funny. When someone is going through a divorce, it can be the most painful time of his or her life. But sometimes it helps to laugh and know that others have been in the same place. In compiling this collection of divorce quotes, I rejected any that were cruel, angry, or cynical and selected quotes that convey honesty, wisdom, and hope. 1. For Sale: Wedding Dress. Worn once by mistake. Call Leslie. 2. Divorces are made in heaven–Oscar Wilde. 3. When I was divorced, I … [Read more...]
The History of Divorce: Part I
Divorce has existed since humans began forming pair bonds and raising children together. Among hunter-gatherer tribes divorce was probably informal compared with modern practices, but we have no solid evidence about how they terminated long-term sexual relationships. Divorce among farming and ranching communities was more formal, but the rules and rituals of divorce, the grounds justifying dissolution, and the ease of getting a divorce have varied enormously throughout history. Divorce in … [Read more...]
10 Signs Your Spouse May Be Cheating
There are few totally reliable signs your spouse is cheating, so it’s often difficult to be certain. Your spouse could be working late or seeing someone—how can you know? You want to trust your spouse, but sometimes your instincts say something’s wrong. Don’t ignore the feeling and don’t presume your spouse is guilty. Instead, look for signs he or she is cheating, such as changing appearance, protecting a phone, getting a new credit card, wanting separate vacations, changing sexual behavior, … [Read more...]
12 Common Divorce Mistakes
Divorce mistakes are more likely if you opt for litigation rather than a collaborative divorce. Going to court encourages fighting, the stress of litigation makes it more likely you will become emotional, and the lawyers will control the divorce because court rules and procedures are complex. Common divorce mistakes clients make include forgetting about taxes, allowing friends and family to influence them, letting your emotions control your decisions, not considering the liquidity of assets … [Read more...]
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