The rate of second marriages leading to divorce is notably higher than the rate for first marriages. It is about 15% more likely that the second marriage will fall apart. Some sources say that the rate of divorce for these marriages comes in at about 65%. Many people...

A lot of people have faced unemployment (both short-term and long-term) over the past couple of years. If you’ve recently lost your job, you’re certainly not alone. If you’re a divorced parent, however, you may have concerns about how your unemployment will affect...

The average American household has multiple credit cards and carries revolving balances on those accounts. Although it can be expensive to have a balance from month to month on credit cards, many households need that extra money to balance their budget. While it may...

You weren’t happy when your former spouse received shared custody of your children. You have had some concerns about their ability to be an attentive parent.  The Department of Children’s Services in your Indiana community contacted you, explaining that they were...

Can a relationship be so toxic that it actually makes you physically sick?  Much attention has been given to the fact that marriages will often falter when one partner (especially the wife) develops a chronic illness, but it turns out that a bad marriage can actually...

You and your spouse have decided you cannot stay together any longer. They have moved out and you are taking care of your children. You may not have worked during your marriage. Your spouse said they wanted you at home full-time to take care of your children and home....

If you’ve begun seriously considering divorce and starting to do a little research, you may have seen that January has a reputation for being “divorce month.” The idea behind that is that many couples put off divorce until after the holidays are over or maybe hope...

The holiday season (no matter which holidays you celebrate) is always stressful – particularly if you’re a parent who has to worry about presents, school parties, religious services and large family get-togethers. The first holiday season after a divorce (or...

When saying wedding vows, couples typically say they will support each other in sickness and in health. They will be there for one another no matter what. This is true for many couples. However, studies have actually found that sickness can increase the odds of...

When couples divorce, it’s not uncommon for one or both of them to downsize to an apartment or condo. However, when couples are sharing custody of children, both homes need to accommodate the kids comfortably.  Maybe all you can afford, at least for the time being, is...