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,...

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Facilitating a healthy co-parenting relationship after a divorce
It’s safe to say that, when you got married, you didn’t do so with the intention of one day divorcing your spouse. However, circumstances and people will change as time goes on. In some cases, divorce is the best option. A marital breakup is never an easy thing to go...
Understanding divorce and debt
Divorce 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. There are...
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...
Who gets the house after a divorce?
A divorce brings about many life changes for West Virginia residents. Some of these changes are financial and involve the division of marital property. For many couples, the family home is one of the most valuable marital assets. Because of the value, and the...
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...
Tips to financially prepare for a gray divorce
Divorce almost always causes significant financial changes for both parties involved. But divorcing later in life can be financially devastating for some West Virginians. When those over 50 decide to divorce, it is called a gray divorce, and it’s important to prepare...