The Realities of Divorcing Young

Some people believe marrying young will give you a long life of fulfilling love, while others compare it to leaving a party at 9pm.  Statistically, the younger you marry the higher your chances of divorcing and in kind the younger you will be when you actually divorce. There is nothing wrong with divorcing at a young age but, unfortunately, there is a stigma attached to it. Here are some hard truths about young divorces.

Signs My Marriage is Over

When there is an affair, abuse or some kind of deceit, divorce seems obvious.  But what if there is none of these?  What if you are simply unhappy, tired or just “done?”

Is your marriage in a rut? Do you wonder if it’s just a rough patch or if there is something fundamentally wrong with your relationship? You are not alone. All marriages have their ups and downs, and everyone has their fair share of bad fights, but where do you draw the line and decide to separate? These signs will help you to determine whether your marriage is over.

Using Pregnancy to Save a Marriage From Divorce

Separation is a traumatic life event that can bring out a lot of raw human emotions. In order to avoid this outcome, many couples will seek other options, such as couples’ counselling. However, others, in moments of desperation, will go to the extremes of getting pregnant or getting their spouse pregnant as a way of locking them into the relationship. This is dangerous behaviour that rarely, if ever, has a positive affect on the situation. 

Adultery, Affairs and Divorce – What Cheating Means

In Canada, the only grounds needed for a divorce is the breakdown of a marriage. This can be proven in one of three ways: You and your spouse live separated and apart for one year, one spouse has been physically or mentally cruel to the other spouse, or a spouse has committed adultery.

When Your Spouse Tells You They Want a Divorce

Other than the rare occasion where both spouses are on the exact same page when it comes to their separation, you’ll fall into one of two categories: you’re either the ‘Leaver’ – the spouse who initiates the separation process, or the’ Leavee’ – the spouse who the news is broken to.

Understanding Your Divorce And Making a Plan

Let’s face it. Divorce is not the easiest process, and it isn’t the most pleasant. Like all of life’s obstacles, there are ‘bad ways’ to tackle divorce and there are ‘better ways.’

What Is My Date of Separation

The exact date of your official separation may seem like an inconsequential detail next to all the emotions you are likely dealing with at this time, but it is actually a very important date for a number of key reasons.