Those going through a divorce in West Virginia should prepare for many life changes. These changes may involve moving to a new home, adjusting to shared parenting time and living under different financial circumstances. While some of these changes can be hard to deal...
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Self care tips to help you get through a stressful divorce
When you and your spouse first married, you likely had audacious goals, dreams and hopes for the future. However, changes in circumstances, or just life in general, may have extinguished the fire that was once there. Perhaps the reasons you both decided to wed no...
Understanding a contested divorce
Most people in West Virginia go into the contested divorce process knowing that there will be many challenges to navigate. Divorce often brings about significant financial adjustments, which may mean one must find new housing arrangements, make changes in a career,...
Tips for parents going through post-divorce holidays
The first holiday season after a life-changing event such as divorce can be very difficult for many West Virginians. Those with children may have to adjust schedules to allow time for both parents to celebrate separately. One may have different living arrangements,...
Understanding divorce and debt
Divorce and debt brings about many changes for both parties involved. While divorce can be emotionally trying, those going through a divorce in West Virginia must prepare themselves for all the changes they will go through, including those changes related to finance....
Helping children through the divorce transition process
When West Virginia parents divorce, children can often feel confused about all the changes that inevitably happen. Kids may not understand the complexities of divorce, but they do know that their family life is different. Age-appropriate conversations with children...
Couples counseling may prevent divorce in some cases
When a marriage in West Virginia starts to crumble, some people simply give up. Living in an unhappy marriage is difficult for everyone, especially if there are young children in the home. But there are some steps one can take before filing for divorce to attempt to...
Coping with the stress and negative emotions common in divorce
Ask any person in West Virginia who has been through a marital breakup and they’ll likely tell you it was an incredibly challenging and stressful event to go through. When you think about it, divorce is not that different from experiencing the death of someone close...
What happens to the family home after divorce?
The financial aspects of divorce can cause contention for many divorcing couples in West Virginia. This is especially true when it comes to asset division and specifically deciding what to do with the family home. Even in a difficult situation, many people who are...
How to maintain a positive outlook during divorce
Going through a divorce in West Virginia brings about many life changes. Some of those changes are good, while others can present some difficult challenges. Sometimes, the thought of going through a contentious divorce can cause people to delay the process. But there...