When your spouse says, "I want a divorce" it can be shocking and painful even if you've been talking with each other about ending your marriage or if you've been quietly considering it. My current guest Bill was married for twenty-three years. With the strain of the failure of his wife's business, her bad money decisions and her mental health problems, Bill had been weighing … [Read more...]
Is Your Spouse Getting Into Debt?
Differences over money management styles are a common factor in many divorces and it's not unusual to discover your spouse getting into debt without your knowledge. My current guest, Bill was married for twenty-three years and money troubles definitely factored into their divorce. His wife had started her own business but when that needed more financing she borrowed a … [Read more...]
Whose Fault Is Divorce?
When you're trying to make sense of the end of your marriage, you might ask, "Whose fault is divorce?" but it really isn't that simple. Today, I'd like to introduce you to my next guest, Bill who is a longtime supporter of this blog. Bill and his wife were married for 23 years and had three daughters who were all in their teens when Bill and his wife separated. With … [Read more...]
When You Can Finally Leave Your Marriage
Some marriages do seem to explode overnight but many divorces don't happen suddenly. They are years in the making. Sometimes the plan to leave is quite specific and detailed. Other times there may still be a plan but it's more milestone driven such as when the kids have left home or when the debt has been paid off. My current guest, Candi was married for thirty-five years. … [Read more...]
Is Your Spouse Taking You Seriously When You Say You Want A Divorce?
Despite ongoing discussions, some spouses are genuinely surprised when their partner announces that the marriage is over and they want a divorce. To the spouse who made the decision, this seems incredulous and unbelievable. How could their spouse have a completely opposite view on something that was so obvious to them? My current guest, Candi was married for thirty-five … [Read more...]