In many cases, the divorce process is a stressful and emotionally challenging time for families. As such, parties can let their emotions get the better of them throughout the process, but doing so can have detrimental effects on the final outcome. Here are a few tips...
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Social media use can affect one’s marriage, divorce
People in West Virginia and elsewhere use social media to keep up with family and friends and post important updates in their lives. Most of the time, people maintain a good balance of social media use versus their other life activities and responsibilities; however,...
Things to consider when creating physical custody schedule
When couples with children divorce in West Virginia and elsewhere, one of the most important aspects they must consider is how they will raise their kids together going forward. A co-parenting plan is important, and parents should create a custody schedule that is...
How to keep a divorce from derailing a woman’s retirement
When couples decide to end their marriages, they typically encounter a host of financial changes, along with the obvious life changes to which they must adjust. Finances become a particular challenge for those who divorce later in life, as they are nearing or are...
What factors determine the amount of spousal support payments?
Your divorce has the potential to negatively impact your financial stability for years to come. The process itself can be costly, and you could be facing a future with reduced income. If you earned significantly less than your spouse over the course of your marriage,...
An amicable divorce is possible
It is often said that nearly half of all marriages end in divorce. While many regard the process as a contentious affair with couples battling for their best share in the courtroom, the reality is that the situation does not have to be that way. If two divorcing...
What to do and not do in divorce
Whether a West Virginia couple has known for a while their marriage is not working out or one spouse simply decides one day to abandon the marriage, divorce can bring about a range of emotions for both parties. As emotional as the process can be, those...
Cities with highest rates of divorce
Divorce can happen for many reasons, and couples in virtually every corner of the country choose to go through the process. However, one health-related website recently analyzed data taken from the U.S. Census Bureau and determined that certain cities see higher rates...
How to avoid custody issues during holiday season
The holidays are usually stressful for any family; however, they can be far more stressful for divorced parents and their children. How parents cope with visitation and custody during the holidays can go a long way in determining the level of stress that all involved...
Issues that lead to divorce, including a long commute
You might recall some of the conversations that you and your spouse had when you were recently married and deciding where you wanted to settle to raise a family. Perhaps both of you loved the scenic views in West Virginia and, at the time, didn’t think it would be a...