http://www.discussingdivorce.com Exploring all aspects of life as a divorcée Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:22:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It can be better to reach a settlement agreement than go through a lengthly and expensive divorce trial. However it is important to remember however that the financial obligations of each party  be explcitly set forth in the settlement agreement. It is unlikely that an ex spouse will agree, post ... http://www.discussingdivorce.com/2010/02/07/finances-after-divorce/ Especially if there are children involved, the relationship with a spouse does not necessarily end when the divorce has been finalized. Visitation schedules, child support and alimony payments and the care of young children all need to be arranged between ex spouses. Very often a certain level of animosity will ... http://www.discussingdivorce.com/2010/01/03/keeping-a-level-head/ Wishing everyone a very happy holiday season. May your New Year be filled with love and happiness. http://www.discussingdivorce.com/2009/12/24/happy-holidays/ The holidays are an opportunity to enjoy time with family and friends. Divorce should not impinge on your holiday spirit or your enjoyment of the season. Surround yourself with people who love and support you. Most of all have a very happy holiday season http://www.discussingdivorce.com/2009/11/28/holidays/ Differences of opinion between spouses will not necessarily be alleviated once the marriage has been terminated. In fact, it is often the case that they will be exacerbated by the adversarial nature of the proceeeding. Dealing with an ex spouse who is unrealistic and argumentative is difficult however necessary if ... http://www.discussingdivorce.com/2009/09/16/differences-of-opinion/ It is not unusual to allow emotions to rule how you negotiate a divorce. Many people going through a divorce can relate to the scenario posed in "War of the Roses" where anger and frustration overcome rationality and destruction of property becomes an outlet and a way to punish an ... http://www.discussingdivorce.com/2009/07/30/further-emotional-and-economic-concerns/ A divorce impacts emotional and financial well being. Feelings of anger, loss and sadness are valid and should be addressed with the support of family, friends and, perhaps, professionals such as psychiatrists. It is preferable, however, not to allow these emotions to cloud your judgement when considering the economic impact ... http://www.discussingdivorce.com/2009/07/12/emotional-and-economic-concerns/ In an effort to help the elder community I am now handling cases involving guardianship. http://www.discussingdivorce.com/2009/06/20/elder-law/ The divorce rate among the elderly has been traditionally lower than among the younger population. Often the elderly are faced with the prospect of a divorce, breaking up an otherwise happy marriage, when one spouse requires long term care that the couple can not afford. If a couple does not ... http://www.discussingdivorce.com/2009/05/22/divorce-and-the-elderly/ The issues relating to a divorce will have a direct impact on your children. Their living situation and emotional stability will be affected. Additionally, the lifestyle they enjoyed while their parents remained together will change. Children of divorce will often feel they are at fault for their parents' separation. I have ... http://www.discussingdivorce.com/2009/05/09/children-and-divorce/