The first step to avoiding a protracted, lengthy divorce is to stay out of court. Litigation is expensive, emotionally draining, and can drag on for years because the family courts are overwhelmed by cases. Litigation involves multiple trips to the courtroom, and each one may have to be scheduled many months apart to find room…
Read MoreIf you’ve been deeply emotionally hurt by your spouse, you may be tempted to drag your soon-to-be ex into court and share with the judge all the awful things he or she has done. We caution against this because in our experience, it almost never works out the way you think it will. Most people…
Read MoreWhether or not you tell your ex that you are dating depends on a number of factors, including the age of your children (if any), how long you’ve been divorced, and how comfortable your relationship is with your ex. If you have no children or your children are grown and out of the house, you…
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