Category Archives: Divorce

It Was Worth It

Posted on October 27, 2020 by RichWildman

If you have read this blog much, you know that our marriage was very shaky at one time. We had a lot of pain, many struggles, and much work that had to be done to reconcile before we ended up … Continue reading →

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Marriage & Divorce Scriptures

Posted on August 18, 2020 by RichWildman

I want to bring most of the major Scriptures about marriage and divorce together in one place. If you are a Christian studying or contemplating marriage or divorce, you will probably often hear people say that the Bible says “this … Continue reading →

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My Separation Thoughts

Posted on May 5, 2016 by RichWildman

During our 16-month separation I had many opportunities to think about and make decisions for myself about separation, dissolution, or divorce from a theological aspect, a personal aspect and a legal aspect. For those of you who are facing similar decisions I … Continue reading →

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Rekindling An Almost Dead Marriage

Posted on February 23, 2015 by RichWildman

One Friday morning I started a fire in a brush pile. Just like the start of many marriages it was roaring pretty good. Then on Monday, after two or three inches of rain and cold weather, the fire looked pretty dead. … Continue reading →

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Inspiring Couples To Use What They’re Taught

Posted on February 20, 2015 by RichWildman

One of the hardest things for us about helping crisis couples, or even one person of the crisis couple, is inspiring them to use and practice what they are taught. Sharon and I can teach many communication and conflict resolution skills and … Continue reading →

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New from Choosing Wisely Before You Divorce

Posted on August 22, 2014 by RichWildman

I found great encouragement, hope and inspiration to fight for our marriage when I watched the video series “Choosing Wisely Before You Divorce”. The video series is now on the web. About halfway down the page under “View and Download the … Continue reading →

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I Could Not Say “Yes”

Posted on August 30, 2013 by RichWildman

In Ohio Revised Code 3105.64 in regards to a petition for marriage dissolution it says, “A) Except as provided in division (B) or (C) of this section, not less than thirty nor more than ninety days after the filing of … Continue reading →

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The Intimacy Merry-Go-Round

Posted on August 28, 2013 by RichWildman

In their book, “Stripped Down“, Tony and Alisa Dilorenzo mention six types of intimacy: emotional, intellectual, spiritual, recreational, financial, and physical intimacies. In their book, “Red Hot Monogamy“, Bill and Pam Farrel discuss eight types of intimacy: social, financial, recreational, vocational, parental, … Continue reading →

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Marriage Promises Compared to Loan Promises

Posted on May 13, 2013 by RichWildman

Traditional marriage vows, which are used or slightly modified by a high percentage of couples getting married, go something like this, “I, (name), take you (name), to be my (wife/husband), to have and to hold from this day forward, for … Continue reading →

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Divorce Law in Ohio: An Overview

Posted on May 10, 2013 by RichWildman

I am not a lawyer, and during our 16-month marital separation I never hired a family law attorney. We did hire a professional divorce mediator and I had extensive talks with her and I did some reading. Each state is different … Continue reading →

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