April 26, 2012

  • 10 Signs You May Be in an Emotionally Abusive Relationship

    No matter how attractive, old or smart a person is, he or she can be a victim of emotional abuse. Here are some signs of an abusive partner or spouse.

    Isolates You from Friends and Family

    Emotionally abusive spouses want you all to themselves and make an effort to have it that way. They do not understand that you have a life outside of the relationship – one that includes family and friends. It is healthy and normal for you to hang out with other people as well, so if your partner prevents you from doing so, this may be a sign of an emotionally abusive relationship.

    via 10 Signs You May Be in an Emotionally Abusive Relationship – Schizophrenia.

    posted to Divorce,Mediation @ 8:09 am


  • Top 5 Ways to Ensure Financial Security During your Divorce

    Divorce can be an emotional and financial roller-coaster ride for most people. In addition to the great emotional burden that people face, financial concerns can also weigh heavily on your decision making, especially before your divorce is finalized. Here are five tips for taking the financial pain out of your divorce:

    1. Avoid maxing out your credit cards — monthly payments can become burdensome and affect your credit history.

    Between living expenses, tuition, transport costs and legal fees, recent divorcees can often struggle to keep up with their financial obligations. Their first reaction is often to put all of their expenses on a credit card and think about it later. While this strategy does buy you some time, there is a risk that you may not be able to make the monthly repayments and your credit history may be negatively affected.

    via Brendan Lyle: Top 5 Ways to Ensure Financial Security During your Divorce.

    posted to Divorce,Mediation @ 8:06 am