A common misunderstanding about divorce is around timing. People often assume that because they've concluded their marriage is over, starting the legal process is the next step. It's not. The next step is about being ready and able to leave. Sometimes that can take a few weeks, sometimes a few months and for some, it can take years. Today I'd like to introduce you to my … [Read more...]
5 Tips To Preparing Your Separation Agreement
Guest post by Brandon Bernstein A separation agreement is a legally-binding contract between two spouses which dictates an array of chiefly financial terms and obligations when a couple agrees to live separately. This most commonly precedes a divorce, but that's not always the case, either. While a separation agreement is never a legal requirement for obtaining a divorce, in … [Read more...]
Do You Just Want Out From Your Marriage?
Negotiating your financial settlement with your STBX can be stressful, upsetting and just plain difficult but there's one thing you can do that may make it easier. Ask yourself, what is it that you're willing to walk away from? Regardless of the law, regardless of what you might be 'entitled' to, what is it that truly matters to you? My current guest, Carol Round got … [Read more...]
What Will You Learn From A Separation?
Deciding to end your marriage is a difficult decision often fraught with what-ifs and doubts. This is when a separation can be helpful. My current guest, Carol Round was married for twenty-eight years. During that time, her husband had repeatedly talked about divorce. In fact, it seemed like a seven-year cycle but he never pursued it. Carol wanted the marriage to work. … [Read more...]
Are You Sticking Out Your Marriage?
All marriages have their ups and downs, their good times and bad times but what happens when there's more bad than good? When the sadness outweighs the joy? When the work outweighs the pleasure? Will you have the courage to make a change or will you stick it out in the hope that things may get better? Today, I'd like to introduce my next guest, Carol Round. Carol has now … [Read more...]