Relationships — Divorce and Separation

• Happily Ever After… Divorce: 7 Steps to “Moving On”

  So the story of your marriage ended less like a Disney cartoon and more like a Shakespearean tragedy. Now that all the legal and financial matters are settled, staying in bed with a carton of Ben & Jerry’s and watching rerun Lifetime movies may seem appealing. After all, there are all those love struck couples walking around on the street and not enough things to throw at them.

• Marriage Mayday: Seven Signs That You’re Headed for Divorce

  Since communication breakdown is often a glaring sign on the road to Splitsville, it isn’t surprising that one partner in a relationship is often caught off guard by the dreaded delivery of divorce papers. Below are seven warning signs of a marriage going sour.

• Can We Be Friends?: Shifting From Partnership to Friendship

  It’s the dreaded four-word phrase.”Can we be friends?” It’s a classic break-up line, but it’s also an issue that must be faced when a relationship hits the rocks. In reality, the questions ought to be “should we be friends?” And, if so, “how will we define that relationship?”

• Dressing for Divorce: What You Wear Could Matter

  You spent six months picking out your wedding dress. Now it’s two hours before your divorce hearing and a nice comfortable jogging suit seems just fine. Before you throw on any old thing and head to the courthouse, remember that appearance is a critical factor in any legal proceeding.