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16 Divorce Mistakes To Avoid

Deciding to end a marriage can be less painful if you learn to avoid these divorce mistakes.

Splitting up may be the right thing to do. To help you recognize the mistakes you may be making now -- and to avoid future missteps -- here are 16 of the biggest and most frequent divorce blunders.

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Is January Really "Divorce Month"?

January and divorce: the new year brings a new marital status for some unhappy couples.

January is the coldest month of the year, and, apparently, the Arctic vibe extends beyond the temperature. The first month of the New Year is reportedly the most popular time of year to file for divorce. Rumor has it that January is ominously nicknamed "Divorce Month" in legal circles. It makes sense. The holidays are hectic, and relationship issues can come into sharper focus when stressed-out couples spend more time together. But is January's bad rap really deserved?

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9 Deadly Divorce Mistakes Not To Make

How complicated, complex and lengthy will the divorce process be for you?

The great American philosopher, Yogi Berra, once said, “Be careful, you don’t want to make the wrong mistake.” Nowhere is that more true than in the area of divorce advice. Yogi also said, “90% of this game is half mental.” Also true if you are contemplating, or involved in, a divorce. Almost always, the mindset of the people involved in the divorce is what will eventually dictate the length, complexity and difficulty of the action. If you want to end your marriage as cheaply and as painlessly as possible, do yourself a favor and heed well this advice.

How To Get A Divorce

How To Get A Divorce

Don't allow your emotions to cost you legally once you decide to divorce.

Most who decide to divorce make the mistake of not familiarizing themselves with exactly what that means legally. Emotions rule our decision to divorce but legality rules what will happen once the decision to divorce is made. United States Divorce Laws I urge you to study the divorce laws of your state. To learn what the divorce process is like in your state and to arm yourself with the knowledge needed to protect yourself during the legal divorce process.

Can a Trial Separation SAVE a Troubled Marriage a la Courtney Cox?

Can a Trial Separation SAVE a Troubled Marriage a la Courtney Cox?

Dating Coach / Relationship Coach DeAnna Lorraine ("Ms. Hitch") in light of the new announcement made by celebrities Courtney Cox & David Arquette that they have officially decided to do a 'Trial Separation,' discusses her thoughts on whether a separation is a god move or not and how to make it a smooth and successful one that can actually SAVE your marriage.

The 50 Percent Divorce Rate Is Misleading

The 50 Percent Divorce Rate Is Misleading

Contrary to popular belief, married couples don't have a 50 percent chance of getting divorced.

When it comes to marriage, the news is often doom and gloom these days. Turn on your TV or open the newspaper or your computer, and it's not long before you're reading about another explosive celebrity divorce. Troll the web for some marriage or divorce advice, and you're likely to find a whole lot of theories about why more and more marriages are failing. And certain groups of us who want to marry are having to fight tooth and nail for the right. And how many times have you been reminded that half of all marriages end in divorce? With such depressing news, it's easy to think, what's the point of even walking down that aisle?

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Learn About Divorce Without Consulting A Lawyer

This book will answer many of your questions about divorce.

"What Your Divorce Lawyer May Not Tell You: 125 Questions Every Woman Should Ask" is a new book by Mary Rubin. Rubin is a divorcee and the founder of DivorceSource, "the country's first consulting firm specializing in the practical issues of divorce." The book is about the practical, not emotional side of a divorce, and looks like a good resource for women who are in the early-to-mid stages of divorce. It won't answer all your questions but it will give you a basic understanding of how divorce works and will probably help you decide how to move forward.

Guy Ritchie's Mom Poo-poos Divorce Talk

Guy Ritchie's Mom Poo-poos Divorce Talk

Maybe this Madonna - Guy Ritchie divorce talk is premature.

Whoa. Hold the phone. Guy Ritchie's mom calls rumors of her son's divorce BS (she used a better term). So, what's the deal now? Rumor also has it that a nice birthday party for Madonna is in the offing. That sounds like reconciliation.

Guy Ritchie’s Mom Poo-poos Divorce Talk

Guy Ritchie’s Mom Poo-poos Divorce Talk

Maybe this Madonna - Guy Ritchie divorce talk is premature.

Whoa. Hold the phone. Guy Ritchie's mom calls rumors of her son's divorce BS (she used a better term). So, what's the deal now? Rumor also has it that a nice birthday party for Madonna is in the offing. That sounds like reconciliation.