Social media has done wonders to connect people all over the world, but there is one type of connection it has become infamous for: infidelity. Studies have shown that a spouse’s overuse of Facebook contributes to marriage instability and dissatisfaction. That usage can also encourage behavior that is destructive to intimate relationships: flirting, making emotional…
While filing for bankruptcy is not necessarily the answer for everyone, it can be a good vehicle for leaving financial worries behind. Here are some scenarios where filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy can make sense: Job Loss – Finding a new job may require many months of searching, and in that time,…
I felt embarrassed when the movers asked where the box with the wedding dress should be placed. And then even more embarrassed when my landlord went to replace the carpet in the basement before I had fully moved out and had to move a small pile of belongings from the basement to the main floor…
When your “I do” becomes an “I don’t,” you will be facing a number of decisions that can have a profound effect on your life — and the lives of your children if you have them — for years to come. Use this 5-step roadmap to help you navigate your way through your divorce so…
If bankruptcy was a physical illness, we would be able to feel its symptoms and know that something was wrong. However, many people come to bankruptcy in a state of surprise – or denial – about how they got there, even if it was through no fault of their own. In 2018, more than 755,000…
Angela Dunne’s reflections on the “last days” experienced during divorce. Today is the last day of school for yet another year that flew by in the blink of an eye. The last day of school signifies the end of a season. My girls and I look forward to this day each year. To mark the…
Long gone are the days when family courts would almost automatically award custody and support to women in divorce cases. The changing roles of men and women in the workforce and the marriage equality movement are now reflected in our laws regarding the family, blurring traditional gender roles and making it just as likely that…