Keeping a marriage alive is definitely possible when you do not have kids. Many couples cannot have kids due to health reasons, and they have great marriages. This really depends on the couple, however. If a couple communicates and cares about each other, their marriage should be just fine. Having kids should never be the only thing keeping a couple married. Oftentimes, such marriages are filled with so many arguments that kids would rather their parents just get divorced. Divorce can... more
A separation is not a divorce and when you are not allowed to remarry when you are already married the same rule applies to dating too. Unless otherwise you are divorced, it is not a moral thing to date somebody. The separation time that you presently undergo has been earmarked to see if you could reconcile with your husband by any means while being separated and it allows the concerned people to stay away from each other and to see if this separation rekindles any passion that has been left over... more
Yes it is very delicate situation to tell your kids that you are going to get divorce but inevitable. Hence you should speak to them separately in order to convey the matter in better manner. However, the chances of getting discusses is being communicated in better position. Let your kids do understand the seriousness of the divorce and you have to tell them the correct reason if at all logical and reasonable. Lots of reasons may look silly for them but you have to tell them in correct manner and... more
First try to find out the reason why your spouse needs a divorce. There are chances that people go for divorce even if they have minute problems in their relationship. So if it is such a thing and can be mended, try it and assure that it will never happen again. Marriage is not a funny thing that can be ended all of a sudden. You need strong reasons if you want to discontinue the relationship. You have to try as much as possible to get along with each other. Only if you are able to forgive and forget... more
Separation in itself is a very tedious issue for the concerned couple. But fortunately, it does not mean an end to a marriage or relationship; it is just a step that could potentially lead to divorce if the couple does not iron out their differences in time. In fact, separation can be quite a good thing for the couple who are forced to live separate from each other. This way, they have a chance to reminisce over their earlier good times, their kid’s future etc at their comfort. Most people... more
To make a marriage void, the best way is to get an annulment. Annulments are granted for various circumstances, and trying to get one is more difficult in some religions than in others. Catholics, for instance, tend to hardly ever grant annulments. Annulments are basically the same as divorces from a legal standpoint. A divorce can be hard or easy to get, and this difficulty level is based on how long you were married, as well as where you are getting the divorce. Another way to make a marriage... more
Mental abuse can be very tricky if you are already in a marriage with somebody and currently have children to look after as well. The first question you must ask yourself is whether or not the mental abuse that you are taking is worth putting your kids through a divorce which can have devastating effects in the future. Understandably, mental abuse is very tough to take as I have suffered through it occasionally, but you must understand that there are people who experience even worse physical abuse... more
It is absolutely abnormal if you grieve after a divorce when the case clearly points out that you suffered a lot in that marriage. Naturally one might go through emotional disturbances at the time of divorce hearings, especially when alimony is involved. The only time one can feel very bad after divorce is when he/she gets nothing as monetary benefit from the ex-spouse. Another situation that will make the feelings bad is when the divorce involves the custody and maintenance of the children. Usually... more
People always wonder, have we been dating long enough to get engaged? Often times if you have to even ask that question, than the answer is that you are not ready to be engaged to be married. Getting married is nothing to joke about especially with the countries divorce rate, therefore it is not a decision you can make in a short amount of time. How short is too short you ask? It is simple. You have dated long enough when you know that person for all they are, inside and out. When you have seen your... more
After a divorce, a the assets of the married couple are usually split in half. Financially, each partner is entitled to half of everything that the two owned together. Dividing up money is rather simple, but assets, such as cars and items, are more difficult to separate between the two. A family court judge often divides up assets in more complicated divorces where a married couple has difficulty agreeing with each other. These assets are typically assigned a value that seems appropriate, and... more
