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Emotional affairs hurt. Emotional affairs are hard to understand because, unlike other types of affairs, they do not involve a sexual relationship. Instead, the people involved connect on an emotional level. They are still, however, very intimate. This can make them more challenging for people to overcome. There are many reasons people have emotional affairs. …
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Divorce can have a profound impact on your child, regardless of age. Many Charleston parents wonder if it’s best to wait until a child reaches a certain age before getting divorced. There is no universal answer to this, as divorce will always have an impact on children. Instead, if divorce is in your future, it …
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Will I be responsible for my spouse’s debt if I get divorced? It is possible that you may end up being responsible for debts that your spouse has incurred, especially if you do not take preventive action. South Carolina is an equitable distribution state. This means that property is divided fairly in divorce. It does …
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What will happen to your home in your divorce? In many marriages, it is the biggest asset. Yet it can also be the biggest headache, and it almost always has legal and emotional significance. If you are considering options for keeping your home in your divorce, it is important to gain a better understanding of …
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Marital cheating destroys trust. Cheating can take many different forms. In particular, when men go through a midlife crisis, infidelity may occur, and husbands can destroy their marriages. Despite the best efforts of spouses to work toward saving a marriage after infidelity, it may be impossible to return to the type of relationship you had …
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Nearly half of parents stay together because of their kids. Is this a choice that you are currently making? While you might think that staying married to your spouse is ultimately what is in the best interests of your children, you might be surprised to learn that researchers often suggest the opposite. Many mental health …
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Getting divorced under any circumstance can present a person with some of the most difficult experiences in that person’s life, even when the spouses are still on relatively amicable terms. But when one of the parties in a divorce is a narcissist, the contention can lead to many complications. Special care is needed to divorce …
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Is divorce in your future? The top 10 causes of divorce in America are: Adultery Incompatibility or growing apart Alcohol or drug use Financial problems Getting married too young or too soon Lack of sexual intimacy Frequent arguments Lack of communication Domestic violence Differences in education or intellect The “real” reason that most marriages end …
Posted by Ken Peck | Divorce
Pets can be a source of excitement, happiness, and comfort. They are often seen as members of the family, which is why many people refer to them as their “furry children.” In fact, a pet often acts as a surrogate child for many younger married couples, who delay having children until they are financially ready. …
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Posted by Ken Peck | Divorce
A popular, old adage says that if your marriage lasts five years, you don’t have to worry about divorce. Like many people, you may be surprised to hear that friends or family members are divorcing after decades of marriage. Unfortunately, no marriage—regardless of how long it has lasted—is immune from the risk of divorce. Some …
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