Once a spouse announces that they want a divorce, the immediate aftermath can be somewhat chaotic. There are all kinds of questions about the division of assets and debts along with issues of support that have to be addressed. Until both sides have had a chance to...
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3 tips on how to cope with divorce
Divorce is one of the scariest experiences for human beings. Research published by Frontiers in Psychology linked divorce to mental health issues, including stress, anxiety and depression. However, if you have decided to pursue it due to unreconcilable reasons, there...
7 tips to help children during your divorce
Parents who decide to divorce must consider how things will work with the children. Coming up with a plan for this as quickly as possible benefits everyone involved. This is a big change for the children, so it will take time for them to adjust to the new way of life....
Tips for driving safely on the ice
Ideally, you want to avoid driving on ice whenever possible. Be aware of when weather conditions have been too extreme and when it may be dangerous to go on the road. You can sometimes plan around these conditions so that the roads are cleared before you drive. That...
2 reasons children blame themselves for divorce
Parents are often perplexed as to why their children would blame themselves for a divorce. The parents know that the divorce is only because of issues within the marriage and that the children did not cause them. But kids certainly do think this way. If you’re a...
With winter coming, slip-and-fall accidents are on the way
Slip and fall accidents happen in a lot of different ways, such as when the tile floor in a department store is wet and a customer slips walking down an aisle. But one of the most common ways that these things happen is when the pavement on a sidewalk is snowy or icy...
How can you financially prepare for divorce?
Divorce means restructuring many aspects of your life, such as your finances. Since you may no longer have the same financial goals you had in your marriage or access to resources, it is prudent to have eyes on the future. The more financially prepared you are for...
The dangers of electric scooters
Electric scooters (or e-scooters) appear to be everywhere. Injuries to pedestrians and those who ride e-scooters are increasing. Many are serious and even fatal. One doctor who was involved in a study of e-scooter-related injuries between 2014 and 2020 says, "We found...
Making your divorce more efficient
Pursuing a divorce is a major decision that should not be taken lightly. Once you have committed to the process though, you probably want to get it over with as quickly as possible without sacrificing your rights. There are some ways that you can make your divorce...
4 things to do after a car accident
If you get involved in a car accident, it may very well be the first time. You could feel panicked and confused about what you need to do. This can create some complications later in the process. To help you, here are four steps that you should consider taking....