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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- High Heat, the Assessment and then Court… - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2005 from Gary DirenfeldHigh Heat, the Assessment and then Court… In the heat of some custody and access disputes, one-sided accounts of the situation can be convincing. Both parents have their view and are apt to present the issues more with their own interest at heart. While the “interest” is supposedly the ...
Views: 1101 - What to Do After Your Divorce or Break Up to Heal Your Broken Heart - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2011 from Doris JeanetteTo lose your partner is always painful. It is a heartache, any way you look at it. It hurts. Your body aches and your broken heart feels like it is going to explode. You are face to face with the most important relationship decision in your life. The choice you make at this moment ...
Views: 11403(1 vote) - A Foot in Two Families - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2005 from Gary DirenfeldA Foot in Two Families Your eldest is from a prior relationship and you’ve long since established a new family. He or she is now pushing for changes to the residential arrangement and thus spend more time with the other parent. There is a pang in your gut. The old issues with the “ex” ...
Views: 1013 - Seven Sets of Documents You Need For Your Divorce - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2013 from Scott MorganSeven Sets of Documents You Need For Your Divorce This article is designed to give someone who is considering or planning for the possibility of divorce an idea of what documents are needed. Even if you believe your case ultimately will be agreed to and settled without a trial, you will be ...
Views: 1170 - "5 Ways To Ensure You Will Have a Happy Life After Divorce" - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2005 from Karl AugustineLife after divorce is something that most people who are going through divorce think about. Thinking about having a life after divorce or thinking about how your life will be after divorce, are common because people tend to fear for themselves. In fact, think about having a life after divorce ...
Views: 4413 - Who Started It Doesn’t Necessarily Matter! - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2005 from Gary DirenfeldWho Started It Doesn’t Necessarily Matter! Remember in the Wizard of Oz, when Dorothy began her stroll down the Yellow Brick Road? Eventually she came upon a fork in the road. There she stood, unable to determine which way to go until the voice of the Scarecrow came from behind. With arms ...
Views: 1047(1 vote) - Director - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2005 from Doris JeanetteTo lose your partner is always painful. It is a heartbreak, any way you look at it. It hurts. Your body aches and your heart feels like it is going to explode. And you are face to face with the most important decision in your life. The choice you make at this moment determines how the rest of ...
Views: 1718(1 vote) - Preparing For Child Custody Battles - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2005 from Tracy AchenUnfortunately, child custody battles are often part of bitter divorces. If you and your spouse can't reach an agreement about custody, you need to prepare yourself in the event that your custody case goes to trial. Today, it can no longer be assumed that the mother will get custody of the ...
Views: 6711(1 vote) - Keeping A Child Away From The Other Parent Can Backfire - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2005 from Gary DirenfeldKeeping A Child Away From The Other Parent Can Backfire Marriages can fail for many reasons. When they do, people can be seen on a spectrum from minimal conflict to high conflict as they sort out the task of untangling their lives to resume independent living. Where children are involved, ...
Views: 2162 - Divorce in Texas - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2005 from Carl SeleskyGoing through a family law matter involving divorce, couples can disagree on many issues including: property division, child custody, child support, and visitation. Many a family lawyer in Houston specializing in divorce can tell you that divorcing parents and their children are better off to ...
Views: 2359 - Four Ways to Save Money in Your Divorce Case - by Submitted on May 27, 2005 from Scott MorganFour Tips to Save You Money in a Divorce Case 1. Have an Clear Written Fee Agreement Most experienced and effective divorce attorneys charge by the hour and require an advance retainer (or deposit) that is paid at the beginning of the case. Fees and expenses will be charged against the ...
Views: 1127 - Post-Divorce Alimony in Texas - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2005 from Scott MorganTwo Kinds of Alimony: Contractual and Court Ordered maintenance There are two kinds of post-divorce alimony in Texas: contractual alimony and court ordered maintenance. The Texas Family Code also provides authority for the court to order temporary alimony which occurs while a divorce is ...
Views: 1344 - Parental Alienation Syndrome - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2005 from Robert EvansParental Alienation Syndrome In 1985 Dr. Richard Gardner (M.D.) coined the phrase "parental alienation syndrome (PAS)". Dr. Gardner defines PAS as "a childhood disorder that arises almost exclusively in the context of child-custody disputes." Primarily it is the child’s campaign of denigration ...
Views: 1954(1 vote) - "Uncontested Divorce; How Thinking About An Uncontested Divorce Figures Into Your Decision About Divorce" - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2005 from Karl AugustineAn uncontested divorce is the most common type of divorce. An uncontested divorce is a divorce that occurs when there are no disagreements between spouses over divorce related issues like custody, finances, living arrangements, spousal support, child support, etc. An uncontested divorce can be ...
Views: 1990(1 vote) - Getting Kids Out Of The Cross Fire - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2005 from Gary DirenfeldGetting Kids Out Of The Cross Fire Heaven help those children whose separated parents are involved in a litigious parenting dispute. Not only might the children have to contend with possible sub-standard parenting as often alleged in various forms, but many children are also subject to the ...
Views: 864 - Hire Divorce Lawyer or Use Online Divorce Forms? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2005 from Scott MorganHire Divorce Lawyer or Use Online Divorce Forms?When do you need to hire a family law attorney and when is it okay to just use an online divorce form website to save a little money? This article will provide a few pointers to help you decide whether to do it yourself or retain a divorce ...
Views: 1529 - Divorce and Children: Things To Consider When You're Staying Married Only For Your Children - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2005 from Karl AugustineAll children are different and respond differently to divorce. Depending on the characteristics of the children - age, emotional maturity, happiness, resiliency to trauma - the easier or more difficult it will be for children to weather a divorce. As a parent, you should know your children ...
Views: 10519 - "Does Living In A Loveless Marriage Necessarily Mean That You Should Get A Divorce?" - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2004 from Karl AugustineBeing in a loveless marriage is a frustrating predicament, but it may not necessarily mean that a divorce is eminent. Solving the quandary of a loveless marriage requires self-reflection to assess the situation, courage to try to create a team effort for the best decision with your spouse, and ...
Views: 19026(1 vote) - How to Select a Divorce Lawyer - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2004 from Scott MorganSelecting a divorce lawyer to handle your family law case is a very important decision. The following are a few important criteria to help in finding the right divorce lawyer. Experience and Focus Any divorce lawyer you consider should have substantial experience in handling divorce cases in ...
Views: 2815 - Surviving Divorce: What To Think About To Ensure Surviving Divorce - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2004 from Karl AugustineSurviving divorce can be a valid fear if you're contemplating getting a divorce. In order to ensure surviving divorce, you should first understand that your divorce decision shouldn't be taken lightly. Ensuring that you'll be surviving divorce can be comforting and can influence your path as you ...
Views: 10169(1 vote) - Divorce Decision: Things To Consider When Making A Decision About Divorce - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2004 from Karl AugustineWhen making a divorce decision, there are quite a few things that you should consider. Too often people find themselves unable to clearly identify what they need to think about when making a divorce decision which leads to further indecision and frustration. When making a serious divorce ...
Views: 22847(2 votes) - Sprouting the Seeds of Infidelity by Susan Sheppard - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2011 from Susan SheppardInfidelity affects 8 out of 10 marriages in this country. This is a shocking statistic! What happens between the time the marriage vows are spoken and that first episode of cheating? It's an assumption, of course, but I don't think that 80% of the people who get married intend to cheat or ...
Views: 2666 - 7 Ways to Rediscover Your True Passion After Divorce - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2004 from Joanie WinbergGoing through a divorce is a very challenging time in a person's life. It is hard to adjust to being single again, as well as living "out of the habit" of being married, especially if you have been married for many, many years. Eventually, you begin to think about dating, but it is suggested ...
Views: 7132 - How to Get Over Your Divorce in One Day - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2004 from Jeanette CastelliDo you know that you can come out of the pain, and suffering from divorce in just one day? When you start taking control of your healing, by setting yourself a process for recovery, you will come out of the immobilizing pain immediately. Complete emotional healing takes a series of steps, ...
Views: 27707(2 votes) - Women and Divorce: How Women Should Protect Themselves Financially Regarding Divorce - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2004 from Karl AugustineWomen who believe a divorce is a possibility or who think that their husband will be asking about getting a divorce at some point should put their emotions aside and plan "just in case" their intuition is correct that a divorce may be coming in the near future. If women who believe that the ...
Views: 13169(1 vote) - Reasons You Aren't Starting the Decision Making Process About Whether To Get a Divorce Or Stay Married - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2004 from Karl AugustineAlong with any tough decision comes reluctance, especially when that decision involves an actual process and might potentially involve emotional pain or anguish. Deciding whether or not to get a divorce or stay married can be a frightening time for most people, even if they know deep inside ...
Views: 2039(1 vote) - Sexless Marriage : Does Your Sexless Marriage Have You Thinking About Divorce? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2004 from Karl AugustineIf you are in a sexless marriage and are unhappy because of it, don't worry, it isn't unrecoverable but it is serious cause for concern. You may even be thinking that you need a divorce because of your sexless marriage, that's only natural. But, in order to really decide what to do, some ...
Views: 6313(2 votes) - Reasons For Divorce; What Constitutes Viable Reasons For Thinking About Or Wanting A Divorce? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2004 from Karl AugustineAccording to the Center for Disease Control's National Vital Statistics Report of 2002, 50% of first marriages ended in divorce and 60% of remarriages end in divorce. But, the Center for Disease Control also found that 96% of Americans express a personal desire for marriage, and almost ...
Views: 5776(2 votes) - Divorce Advice: Getting Divorce Advice From the Right Source - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2004 from Karl AugustineGetting the right type of divorce advice depends on what type of divorce advice you want and what you want to use it for. When looking for advice about divorce, it is smart to clearly define what you are seeking the advice for so you can be sure to look in the right places. Seems simple enough ...
Views: 1859(1 vote) - "Marriage Problem; Is Your Marriage Problem Severe Enough To Warrant Getting A Divorce?" - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2004 from Karl AugustineHaving a marriage problem can be agonizing especially if you're trying to do all you can to make your marriage work. Depending on how your marriage was prior to thinking that you had a marriage problem, you could be in for a hurtful time if you don't take a step back and look at your marriage ...
Views: 4689 - "Extramarital Affair: Should You Get A Divorce Just Because One Of You Had An Extramarital Affair?" - by Submitted on May 29, 2004 from Karl AugustineHaving to deal with an extramarital affair can be a lifechanging event, regardless of whether you stay married ornot. Inescapable feelings can come over both people thatwill never be forgotten by either of them. The person whoactually had the extramarital affair can have feelings ofguilt, ...
Views: 4769 - "Divorce Advice: Getting Divorce Advice From the Right Source" - by Submitted on May 29, 2004 from Karl AugustineGetting the right type of divorce advice depends on what type of divorce advice you want and what you want to use it for. When looking for advice about divorce, it is smart to clearly define what you are seeking the advice for so you can be sure to look in the right places. Seems simple enough ...
Views: 1666 - "Divorce Reasons; What Constitutes A Viable Reason For Thinking About Or Wanting A Divorce?" - by Submitted on May 01, 2004 from Karl AugustineAccording to the Center for Disease Control's National Vital Statistics Report of 2002, 50% of first marriages ended in divorce and 60% of remarriages end in divorce. But, the Center for Disease Control also found that 96% of Americans express a personal desire for marriage, and almost ...
Views: 1006 - "Divorce Reasons; What Constitutes A Viable Reason For Thinking About Or Wanting A Divorce?" - by Submitted on May 01, 2004 from Karl AugustineAccording to the Center for Disease Control's National Vital Statistics Report of 2002, 50% of first marriages ended in divorce and 60% of remarriages end in divorce. But, the Center for Disease Control also found that 96% of Americans express a personal desire for marriage, and almost ...
Views: 1316 - "Divorce Reasons; What Constitutes A Viable Reason For Thinking About Or Wanting A Divorce?" - by Submitted on May 01, 2004 from Karl AugustineAccording to the Center for Disease Control's National Vital Statistics Report of 2002, 50% of first marriages ended in divorce and 60% of remarriages end in divorce. But, the Center for Disease Control also found that 96% of Americans express a personal desire for marriage, and almost ...
Views: 1139 - "How To Identify What The Question "Should I get a divorce?" Means To You" - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2004 from Karl AugustineDeciding about whether you should get a divorce or not is an agonizing experience to go through. If you are asking yourself "should I get a divorce?", you've been thinking about your relationship's state for a while or an isolated incident that occurred was so terrible, that you want to just ...
Views: 1384 - Free Will and Free Willie - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2004 from Odete Bigote"Man proposes, but God disposes." Thomas a Kempis It was winter in New York. I was working for a major corporation on Wall St. I found it necessary to take a week off. I went to the Virgin Islands to swim in the ...
Views: 1182 - The Do's and Don't's of Divorce - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2004 from Maury BeaulierDON'T lie to your children with stories like "Dad is visiting relatives". Children know if you are trying to hide something, even if the purpose is honorable. DO talk to your children. Give them simple and straight-forward answers without vilifying or blaming the other parent. DON'T put your ...
Views: 1309(1 vote) - How To Identify What The Question "Should I get a divorce" Means To You - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2004 from Karl AugustineDeciding about whether you should get a divorce or not is an agonizing experience to go through. If you are asking yourself "should I get a divorce?", you've been thinking about your relationship's state for a while or an isolated incident that occurred was so terrible, that you want to just ...
Views: 1941 - Healing a Broken Heart - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2004 from Kathryn AliceThere is no such thing as a broken heart-only a heart that is learning to love more and better. Realizing that your heart isn't damaged is a relief. But when you're desperately trying to let go of a former mate, and you're in emotional agony, this bit of wisdom is cold comfort. Many say they ...
Views: 35990(7 votes) - Breaking the Cycle of Unhealthy Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2003 from Kevin SkinnerRepeats are nice if you are the Los Angeles Lakers or Lance Armstrong, but when it comes to unhealthy relationships, forget it. Nobody wants to repeat the same mistakes over and over. However, when it comes to relationships, far too many people marry for the second or third or fourth time and ...
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