I’m Having Second Thoughts About Filing for Divorce Yes. It is completely normal to have second thoughts while moving toward divorce—and to keep having doubts for months after...
How to Divorce
Divorce and Child Custody Depositions: How to Prepare (What to Expect)
Divorce and Child Custody Depositions: How to Prepare (What to Expect) One of my readers recently asked how to prepare for a child custody deposition. If you've never been...
AI Is Not Safe for Divorce Strategy, Custody, or Abuse Cases
AI Is Not a Safe Place to Process Your Divorce If you are going through divorce, especially an abusive or high-conflict one, I want to say this as plainly as I can: public AI is...
How to Afford Divorce When Your Spouse Controls the Money
How Can I Afford to Divorce? When people ask me, “How can I afford to divorce?” I hear the fear underneath it: I finally see that I may need to leave, but I do not have the money...
How to Prepare for a Mandatory Divorce Parenting Class
💔 Getting Through the Mandatory Divorce Parenting Class If you’re looking for Christian divorce support, you’re not alone. Many believers facing an abusive or high-conflict...
What are Grounds for Annulment in the Catholic Church?
Catholic Annulment: 21 Recognized Grounds Based on the 1983 Code of Canon Law and official Catholic sources [button...
Do Women File for Divorce 70%-80% of the Time?
Do women file 70–80% of divorces in the U.S.? You may have heard the claim that women file for divorce “70–80% of the time.” That number is often used to shame women, but the...
15 Steps to Start the Divorce Process if You Need a Life-Saving Divorce
15 Steps to Starting the Divorce Process, if You Need a Life-Saving Divorce First, make sure you (and the kids) are safe. If your spouse has weapons or has a history of...
Basic Information Gathering Forms for Divorce or Legal Separation
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Ask a Paralegal: Divorce Basics for Christians Leaving Destructive Marriages
Divorce Basics: Ask a Paralegal, Laura Hauser This conversation is general information, not legal advice. Family law varies by state, so please talk with an attorney licensed...
What’s in the Best Interest of the Child?
The best interest of the child is the Court's paramount consideration when deciding issues of conservatorship, possession, and access in divorce cases, SAPCR cases, and...
Should I Keep My Married Name After Divorce?
PROS and CONS: Keep Your Married Name After Divorce? Or No? In June 2021, there was an informal poll in my private Facebook Group: Life-Saving Divorce for Separated or Divorced...
Did You Keep Your Married Name After Divorce? 40 Women Share Their Choices
POLL: Did You Go Back to Your Maiden Name or Keep Your Married Name After Divorce? Or Some Other Option? See the poll. Find out what 49 women and 1 man said and why UPDATE...
Before You Divorce: 22 Legal Questions That Could Save You Time, Money, and Heartache
Every state in the U.S has different laws about divorce. There is no federal divorce law. So it's important to educate yourself about your own jurisdiction's statutes on Marriage...
Escape Plan: 50-Item Checklist
Escape Plan: If You Are Thinking About Leaving (UPDATED May 2026) An important note: These are basic lists for people who are in difficult relationships but not in physical...