Free Divorce Expenses Checklist Spreadsheet

Looking for a simple downloadable Excel spreadsheet you can customize to calculate the costs of your divorce? Look no further! This custom divorce expenses checklist gets you going on knowing (approximately) how much you will spend. And yes, you can specify contested, not contested, if children are involved, if spousal support will be paid, and … Read more

Stepparent Child Adoption: How to Adopt Your Stepchild

Blended families are a frequent reality these days. Often, birth fathers are still in the picture. But if not, you might be wondering, how can my husband adopt my child? A husband can adopt a stepchild if the couple has been married for at least six months and the child’s biological father consents to have … Read more

How Do You Tell College Age Kids You’re Getting Divorced?

It’s easy for deeply unhappy couples to separate once their kids move on to college, thinking it won’t have as big an impact on them. But if you’re in this situation, how do you tell college-age kids you’re getting divorced? Tell your children about the divorce in person, and ideally with all children present at … Read more

Why Do Fathers Walk Away After a Divorce? (And What To Do)

Deciding to divorce is never easy, even with an amicable split. But it can still take its toll on both parents. However, following a divorce, a much higher percentage of dads shirk parental duties. But why do fathers walk away after a divorce? Fathers may walk away from their kids after a divorce due to … Read more