Don't Let The Economy Cause A Divorce

The home mortgage crisis in the United States has spawned problems in the mortgage, real estate and banking industries, and many consumers are now facing mortgage payment increases in the coming months that could cause the number of home foreclosures to climb even higher. And all of those financial woes may be spawning another problem as well -- an increase in divorces, experts say. Here's what you need to know.

Should I Change My Name?

It's a big decision...changing your name post divorce. Should you, shouldn't you?

And what do you do if you have kids? Do they keep your ex's last name?

How do you explain that?

divorce360.com has more on this topic here

Divorce Settlements Tough in Recession

With home sales down, prices declining and the Federal Reserve slashing interest rates to spur sluggish growth, the economic downturn in the United States is causing another issue at home -- the potential to make divorce settlements even more difficult, according to financial planners. Read more...

When your Kids Want to Live with your Ex

Seven years ago, when her son left to live with her ex-husband, “my heart was just shattered,” said administrative assistant, Melinda Johnson, 53, of Sacramento, Calif. He was 17, and Johnson had only been divorced for four years after a 19-year marriage. “I opposed my son moving there. Dad's house didn't have any rules, but did have lots of dollars available.” Read more

Jekyll and Hyde

"Anyone else dealing with a STBX who treats you like Public Enemy No. 1 one moment and then one of your buddies the next? I called mine tonight to talk to our son before bedtime. He had just went to sleep :( but she was striking up a conversation with me. I humored her for a couple of minutes because I don't like to come off like a jerk, even though she has done a load of evil things to me, but I couldn't wait to get off the phone. She does this every so often." read more from d360 member Steve315

I'm A Stay-At-Home Mom, Should I Get A Job?

Q: I'm a stay-at-home mom. I'm getting divorced. Should I get a job?

A. If it looks like divorce is inevitable and you’ve been a stay at home mom, you will have to do a great deal of planning to support yourself in your post-divorce life. Here are some tips for before, during and after the divorce. Read more...

Did Your Ex Use Your Credit Card?

Going through a divorce can be stressful enough, and if you don’t end things amicably, sometimes people can do hateful things. Your ex has access to all your personal information, your social security number, date of birth, address, and maybe even your bank account information. This could give your ex the information he or she needs to make your financial life a nightmare or it could be someone who doesn’t even know you who digs through your trash.

Click here to find out what to do if your ex runs up debt on your cards.

She's Getting New Boobs

"Today I am working and he is down with her taking care of her while she gets her boobs bigger or perkier or something. I hate that I'm workimg while he sits in a lobby somewhere reading people magazine." Read more from d360 member lisaloves

Do You Know How To Talk To Your Spouse?

Once the decision has been made to divorce there are many constructive steps to be taken which will protect both partners from allowing their feelings to run haywire and dictate important decisions and actions which will be taken now. It is so important to realize that this is a time when both partners are experiencing a significant sense of loss of control. Read 3 Tips to Make Certain You Fight Fair in your Marriage

From divorce360.com