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The Most Common form of Abuse Experienced by Christian Women in MarriageIs Divorce Harder for Christians than for Everyone Else?What God and the Bible Really Say About Divorce- How To End a Relationship and Move on To a Healthier Relationship - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Bellaisa FilippisHow you end a relationship matters. In fact it matters so much that it can affect your next relationship in a positive or negative way. So when ending a relationship you need to take that into consideration! There are two common feelings that can occur from a bad end to a relationship. They ...
Views: 995(3 votes) - My Divorce Journal - Concern About My Behavior? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Dawn SinnottLast week I was sharing what brought me into Al-Anon. This week I’m noticing who has expressed concern about my behavior and the recognition of when my life is unmanageable. Then – 3/20/2004 “Journal question – Who has expressed concern about my behavior? My health? My children? Give ...
Views: 861 - Death, Divorce or Job Loss: 5 Keys to Help You Move past the Pain - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Ruth SeebeckWe must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey. ~Kenji Miyazawa It is a common tale. My client was upset by the tension at her job. Management changes had everyone nervous – clients and employees. “How can this happen?” “What happens next?” “Why can’t everything just be ...
Views: 4416 - How to Fight Dumping and Divorce in Today's World - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Kimberly MitchellWith the statistics of divorce being so high, the idea of 'staying together' can be almost impossible to imagine. For those who are in a relationship or already married, the fight is not over yet. First, you decide. You decide that this is the person you want to spend the rest of your life ...
Views: 1463 - Top 5 factors that increases the risk of a divorce - by Marriages are always changing and never stay the same. They either develop and bloom to their full potential or fade out and eventually fail. To make a marriage strong requires continuous efforts from both partners.
If you are having difficulties in your marriage and are feeling ...
Views: 1728 - Can You Be Friends With Your Ex? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Brooke AlexandriaWhether you can be friends with your ex depends a lot on the kind of relationship that you and your ex had as well as the way that your relationship ended. The level of intimacy within your relationship has a lot to do with how long it will take for you to be friends, if ever. This includes both ...
Views: 1776(1 vote) - Moving on After a Tough Breakup - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Brooke AlexandriaMoving on after a breakup is one of the hardest things to do. Most of the time, it's not something that just happens, but rather something you must will yourself to do. No matter how impossible it may seem, just remember that it will happen; you will move on. All you need is to make slight ...
Views: 3736(2 votes) - Do My Children Have One Home or Two? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Jill DarceyI'd like to firstly take your attention for a few minutes while I answer a really important question that I've been asked ... "Are my children meant to have one or two homes now we're divorced?" It's strange that this is one of the most confusing for parents to come to terms with - and yet it's ...
Views: 1387 - My Divorce Journal - What Brought You Here? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Dawn SinnottLast week I was looking at whether I feel responsibility and shame for others. This week I’m sharing what brought me into Al-Anon. Then – 3/14/2004 “Journal question – What brought me into Al-Anon? What did I hope to gain at that time? How have my expectations changed? I came to ...
Views: 860 - Get Wife Back: 5 Questions to Consider for a Successful Reunion - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2011 from Simone BrownGetting your wife back after a divorce will not be uncomplicated. Here's 5 questions you must ask yourself first to make sure you are prepared for the job ahead and the relationship after the reconciliation. To get wife back after divorce may be simpler or more complicated. It’s simpler ...
Views: 559 - Dear Dr. Romance: He wants to call all the shots and refuses to compromise - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: My husband left me this past April. We are in our early twenties and we have been together since we were teenagers. We grew together so well, until he left me. He is Hispanic and very dominating and controlling. He wants to call all the shots and refuses to compromise. I ...
Views: 1250(2 votes) - Ways to Obtain A Cheap Divorce - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Eric KatzmanCheap divorce is possible in case you are fully alert to each of the possible expenses involved. And keep close track of them. It may well require twice the effort and care about attempt to keep the expenses into the absolute minimum. However, if it truly is your primary aim and aim it's going ...
Views: 541 - Advice for Relationship Break-up - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Tara SpringettThe following case-study gives marriage and relationship break-up advice and demonstrates what can be achieved by practicing the simple self-help practice higher-consciousness healing as described in Tara’s book The Five-Minute Miracle. Sally came to see me because she felt depressed and ...
Views: 1425 - Common Sense With A Spiritual Aspect On Divorce! Part 5. - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Brian AllenHello every one and welcome to part 5 of my 7 part blog that looks at divorce with lots of common sense but with a spiritual aspect to it all. Ok so now we are single and we shall treat this part as if we are now looking to hook up again, find a partner, lover or any other label you wish to put ...
Views: 1806 - Common Sense with a Spiritual Aspect On Divorce! Part 4 - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Brian AllenSo now you are divorced on paper its official and every one says “you should have a party and celebrate”….. Why? Is it really some thing to celebrate? Let’s look and see. So many people are like sheep, they feel if they don’t do the normal thing or the popular thing then they will lose face. ...
Views: 1807 - Common Sense with a Spiritual Aspect On Divorce! Part 3 - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Brian AllenOk so the answer to your marriage is a divorce! A divorce from what? As strange as this question may sound I need you to analyze what it is you are actually divorcing. You see when you mention divorce the first thing that naturally springs to mind is “I am divorcing the other person” but are ...
Views: 1725 - Common Sense With A Spiritual Aspect On Divorce! Part 1. - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Brian AllenHello, I have seven parts to cover on the above title this is the first part: Its just seems so easy these days to get married and when it doesn’t work out for what ever reasons then just get a divorcé. Well yes in theory but it’s not as easy as that as you may or may not know. I guess ...
Views: 1830 - Equity and Fairness in Parenting--Is There Ever Any? Part 1 - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Jennifer CarusoPart 1 will deal more with how to divorce. This divorce article is a step towards some fairness. When two people are divorcing while children are involved, who gets to decide what is best for the kids? If you are getting divorced, do you think it will be you? Think again…here are some ...
Views: 1538 - My Divorce Journal - Responsibility and Shame - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2011 from Dawn SinnottLast week I was applying the 3 C’s and getting honest about whether I’m looking for a quick fix to my problems. This week I’m looking at whether I feel responsibility and shame for others. Then – 3/12/2004 “Journal question –In what situations do I feel excessive responsibility ...
Views: 736 - Are you ready to recover from divorce? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Wendy MacKayPerhaps asking if you are ready to recover from divorce is a rhetorical question but so often what we say isn't really what we are feeling. We think we want to heal after divorce from the heart ache and yet the anger feels as though it's serving a purpose. In fact, anger does serve a purpose ...
Views: 1138 - My Husband Wishes for a Divorce - Evaluate Your Role in Your Marriage through Six Questions - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2011 from Simone Brown"My husband wishes for a divorce"; that is a hard fact you have to accept regardless of whether you like it or not. Nevertheless, it doesn't ought to ended like that. Here is six questions you should consider to help you conserve your crumbling marriage. Before the darkness of the night puts ...
Views: 635 - My Divorce Journal - The 3 C's and a Quick Fix - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2011 from Dawn SinnottLast week I was answering about how I respond. This week I’m applying the 3 C’s and getting honest about whether I’m looking for a quick fix to my problems. Then – 3/8/2004 “Journal question –How can I let go of other’s problems instead of trying to solve them? The best way is for me ...
Views: 1084 - Divorce - Maintaining Good Communication Will Save You Money - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from matthew inghamDuring the early stages of the divorce process there is a high probability that you and your spouse do not want to speak to each other. You and your spouse made several unsuccessful attempts to patch things up, the marriage has come to a close, and quite frankly, both of you are so frustrated ...
Views: 580 - Marriage in Crisis: Six Actions that Keep a Married Couple Off From Divorce - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Simone BrownAs you recognize that you're in a marriage-in-crisis state, you could think that it's already too late to repair anything. Well, that is not quite true. Here's 6 steps to fix the crumbled relationship and stop the divorce paper. The agreement you signed on your wedding day implies a ...
Views: 837 - Choosing the Most Important Questions to Ask a Divorce Lawyer - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorWhen you make the decision to file for divorce, the first thing you need to do is find a divorce lawyer that meets with your needs. Before you attend the first meeting with the lawyer you need to think of any questions you may want to ask, but do not rely on your memory: write down a list of ...
Views: 873 - Finding a Good Divorce Lawyer Requires Research - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorWith so many people getting divorced in the 21st century, it is more important than ever to make sure you find a good divorce lawyer. While it seems to be common sense, many people make the mistake of thinking as long as the lawyer is familiar with family law, he or she is familiar with divorce ...
Views: 712 - What a Divorce Lawyer Can Do that You Can’t Do Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorThe divorce rate is continuing to go up, and people are beginning to look at the actual cost of hiring a divorce lawyer—after all, getting divorced is substantially more expensive than getting married even if you use a do it yourself divorce kit. Many people are beginning to ask whether it is ...
Views: 730 - Relocation during Divorce Isn't Always the Best Solution - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorIn most cases couples choose to live apart during the divorce process, but with the current cost of living, more couples are choosing to avoid relocation during divorce and even afterward in order to save money and spare the children the heartbreak of being separated from one of their parents. ...
Views: 730 - Relocation after Divorce when the Non-Custodial Parent is Transferred - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorThere are many different reasons for relocation after divorce, and some of the factors that come into the picture include being close to a support system. For instance, a wife who is emotional over the collapse of her marriage may feel comfort being close to her own parents, sisters, brothers or ...
Views: 838 - How to Avoid Leaving Prized Possession during Relocation after Divorce - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorOne of the most emotional things a divorced couple can do during relocation after their divorce is leave prized possessions behind. In many cases the divorce causes a great deal of bitterness on the part of the person being left behind, so anything you forget to take is likely to end up at the ...
Views: 897 - How to Avoid the Effects of Divorce on Your Credit - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorThe effects of divorce are not limited to the emotional scars it can cause the couple and their children but can also have a disastrous effect on your credit as well. Fortunately it is much easier to prevent the financial effects of divorce, but many couples get so wrapped up in their anger and ...
Views: 872 - How to Determine when Relocation during Divorce Involves Abandonment - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorIt can sometimes be difficult to identify when relocation during divorce is clearly abandonment. Does it begin just because your spouse walks out of the house without telling you he or she wanted a divorce or is there some clearly defined method that determines when you can classify an act as ...
Views: 770 - The Process of Filling out a Divorce Application - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorWhen you are preparing to file for divorce, you can expect to answer a number of questions on the divorce application. Whether you fill it out yourself or the divorce lawyer fills it out for you is of no relevance. The issue of greatest importance is to remember it will be necessary to provide ...
Views: 560 - Important Information to Provide During Research of Divorce Lawyers - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorIt can be a difficult time when you are consulting with divorce lawyers and attempting to choose the one that is right for you. It is important to understand, however, that you can make the process easier for yourself and any divorce lawyers with which you consult if you have everything you need ...
Views: 613 - The Importance of Learning the Common Divorce Steps - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorIf you don't know anyone who has gone through a divorce, you may need to learn the divorce steps before you actually file for your own divorce. Many people are under the mistaken impression that you file the paperwork with your lawyer, set a court date and it's over. While in a perfect world ...
Views: 592 - Divorce Steps and the Emotional Component - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorDivorce is a very emotional process for every couple no matter how bad the marriage may be or how long the discord has been showing its ugly face. Of course, there are exceptions: if adultery is involved it might very well be that the emotional component is the first of the divorce steps to ...
Views: 609 - Divorce Steps Differ by State and County - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorOne of the most difficult parts of filing for divorce is learning how the divorce steps in your state affect your plans for a divorce filing. This is especially difficult for couples that may have recently moved to a new state, or even a new county within the same state or where one of the ...
Views: 588 - Your Visitation Rights Following Custody and Moving - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorWhile the best thing for the children is for a couple to agree on visitation without court intervention, this doesn't always happen. Sadly some custodial parents use custody and moving as an excuse to deny visitation to the non-custodial parent. This method is an effort on the part of that ...
Views: 523 - Handling a Divorce Application when the Couple Is Unable to Reach an Agreement - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorIn the "perfect divorce" a couple will come into their perspective lawyer's offices ready to sign an agreement and quickly end their marriage. Unfortunately the "perfect divorce" does not usually happen in real life, and in most cases he negotiations take more time than the divorce proceedings ...
Views: 557 - When the Legal System Enters the Divorce Application Process - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorWhile there are certain things an individual can do concerning the divorce application, there is a point when there is a need for the legal system to enter the picture. There is no difference in that respect between hiring a divorce lawyer and filing your divorce application using a ...
Views: 529 - Simplifying the Process of Choosing Divorce Lawyers - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorThe process of researching divorce lawyers and choosing the right one for your needs can be very complex—that is, if you allow it to do so. However, you can make the process much simpler if you follow some simple steps that will allow you to conduct some initial research on divorce lawyers in ...
Views: 697 - The Importance of Hiring a Top Divorce Lawyer - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorBefore you choose a divorce lawyer it is essential to take the time to conduct some research. Divorce is never an easy decision to make, but it will be much easier if you take the time to research and choose the top divorce lawyer in your area. You will definitely pay a higher price for a top ...
Views: 606 - Relocation and Divorce: When You Can Force Your Spouse to Leave - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorThere are some hard and fast rules when it comes to forcing your spouse to leave the marital home. Just because you are filing for divorce, you do not ultimately have the right to tell the other party they must move out even if it involves adultery. In fact, even in cases of physical or mental ...
Views: 2443 - Relocation after Divorce: Financial Considerations - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorWhile it is preferable to remain close to the marital home after divorce, especially when there are children involved, it is not always possible. Quite often one of the parties to the divorce, usually the wife, must face a substantial loss in financial support during and following a divorce. For ...
Views: 606 - Submission to the Legal System: the Final Divorce Steps - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorThe divorce steps involve both preliminary and final steps. Once you or your lawyer submits the paperwork into the legal system you are entering the final phase of the divorce steps. For those who have never divorced or known anyone personally who has gone through it, the process may seem ...
Views: 672 - Proper Credential Are Essential Elements when Choosing a Phoenix Divorce Lawyer - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorMaking the right decision in a divorce lawyer is essential, and one of the key elements is verifying the credentials of any lawyer before you decide to enlist his or her services. This is especially important in community property states where it may be necessary to prove separate ownership of ...
Views: 623 - Custody and Moving: Key Factors that Determine Home Suitability - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorMost people assume once custody is granted that is the end. While this is usually true, there may be cases where the process of custody and moving involves an investigation into the suitability of the environment. We don't usually think of this as being part of divorce, but there are ...
Views: 591 - What Information Do You Need to Provide on a Divorce Application? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorWhen you are preparing to file for divorce, you must be prepared to provide a substantial amount of information on the divorce application. This information allows the lawyer to prepare his case and know what kind of case to present not only to your spouse's lawyer but also to the court. No ...
Views: 556 - Never Assume Military Divorce Lawyers Have Global Licensing Authorization - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorThere are very important reasons to research military divorce lawyers. Even if you are a short-term service person who lives on base, there are likely to be things that are important to you in the civilian world as well. In addition, there may be pensions and other fringe benefits to which you ...
Views: 580 - The Best Alternative: Fault or No Fault Divorce - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorWhile all states currently offer no fault divorce—New York State was the last one to approve this provision in October 2010—this does not restrict anyone getting divorced from choosing to file under the old provisions of the law. The important thing to remember is that no fault divorce is a much ...
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