Divorce

How to Overcome an Affair

As I look back over this journey that God has taken me through, I find myself sharing the lessons I have learned. With each person who contacts me, the themes are similar: How do I move forward? Why did God allow this? What good could possibly come out of this? What is wrong with me that I wasn’t enough?


10 Lessons I’ve Learned Since My Divorce

As the story fell from his lips, my world crumbled around me. The perfect life I had been building for seventeen years suddenly collapsed into a pile of lies.


5 Things People Don’t Know about the Pain of Divorce

Regardless of the circumstances, divorces signifies the demise of the marriage. It’s the death of the dream, the death of the vow, and the death of, “what should have been.” 


17 Resilient Ways to Thrive Through Divorce

Going through a divorce is hard on anyone. It feels like your entire world is falling apart. It can be a painful, confusing, and emotional experience. If you are going through a divorce, know that you are not alone. Here are some ways that you can use to help cope during this difficult time.


7 Meaningful Ways Grandparents Can Support Grandchildren During Divorce

At the small backyard wedding, Grandpa pulled my mom aside minutes before the ceremony and uttered only two words: “Come home.”


Divorced Man’s Guide to Social Security

Your ex-wife does not need your permission to file for divorced wife’s benefits on your record. If the law says she’s due benefits, she’ll get them no matter what you say. Here’s what else you should know…

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What Is “Gray Divorce” and Why Is it Happening?

1 in 4 divorces involves couples who are 65 years old or older. While we may be surprised to discover that an older generation is choosing to split, the bigger question seems to be—why?

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Can I Collect Social Security from my Ex-Spouse?

Depending on your specific circumstances, you may very well be eligible for divorced spouse Social Security benefits.

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How Does Social Security Work When a Spouse or Ex-Spouse Dies? 

If your ex-spouse worked and paid Social Security taxes, you might be eligible for survivor benefits. Here’s what to know!

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How To Get Ex-Spouse Social Security Benefits

The rules of Social Security can be tricky. Let’s put them into people’s terms! Here’s a question from a reader who would like to learn more about obtaining benefits from an ex-spouse.

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