Tiger Woods called it a Mulligan (that’s a golf term for "do over"), but Elin Nordegren says, “No, you b*s*t*r*d!”) Guess who won that round. Sorry Tiger, looks like you have to pay $414 million or more for that massive infidelity.

Another shocker to hit splitsville is Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon. They never needed a piece of paper to declare their love. Nevertheless, after 23 years together, they have parted ways. One of the quickest divorces to hit the divorce courts was the singer, LeAnn Rimes, and the Dean Sheremet divorce. The division of assets was done quietly and civilly. Taylor Swift, who has reached astronomical fame in her twenty years on this planet, has an unhappy ending with her boyfriend with Taylor Lautner. How narcissistic is it to have a relationship with someone with your name!

Britney Spears is bidding adieu to her talent agent boyfriend, Jason Trawick. He didn’t care enough to hide the gorgeous blond he was taking home with him. Rumors have it that the blond looks like Britney. The first thing that Kate Gosselin did when she divorced her husband Jon was to get hair extensions. She spent $7,000 to get long hair. However, this Mom has eight kids. “The Bachelor” is a show where one guy can choose from a bevy of women. The goal is to find your wife. The Bachelor does marry his chosen; however, the fourth season Bachelor is getting a divorce. Bob Guiney and his wife Rebecca Budig have divorced.

No matter how amicable a couple feels their divorce might be, there will still be negative emotions that periodically interrupt the calm. It is important that each individual establish guidelines to follow to allow them to remain as strong as possible during and after the divorce process.

This is especially true if there are children involved. Children are quick to pick up on negativity that exists in a relationship. Often a child will feel that the divorce is because of him or her. It is of high importance to be as positive as possible when working through the divorce with your children.

One thing that may help a person remain strong is to find a support group or a counselor who can help guide them through the process. If you attend a church, talk with your pastor and ask for recommendations on where to find much needed support.

If you find yourself in a situation where you are very uncomfortable, it might be time to take several steps backward and look at the situation with open eyes. You may want to reconsider your options as things can change. Who will remain in the existing residence? Who will have primary custody of the children?

Always keep the well being of the children at the forefront as you work through the divorce process. The trauma of a divorce can affect a child for the rest of their life. Keep your eyes open for any emotional changes that might occur. Talk with your child's teachers for additional feedback. Also of primary importance is that each party of the divorce not talk negatively about the other person. It is imperative that a child retains a positive memory and relationship with both parents.

In any marriage there are signs that things are not as they should be. If you are not sure things are not right, then you should start right away to protect yourself. It is a good idea to know about your finances anyway. You should also have money put away in your name only. According to the authorities, a woman's style of living decreases 45%, while a man's style of living increases 15%.

In most marriages the man handles the finances. It does not matter which one has been in control, these problems belong to both. You must start a savings account in another bank away from your joint accounts. You must make sure your name is on all your assets such as cars, houses, stocks, bonds, and all financial papers. Keep adding everything you can to your private account. Close any credit card accounts that are joint by paying them off. Then suggest you each have your own cards. There have been incidents where one spouse will take the credit card and max it out, just to vent their hurt and anger.

Divorce is never pleasant or pretty. A compatible divorce does not often happen. One party is usually hurt. That party can do some devastating things financially when they realize what is happening. Being prepared is the best way to make things go as smoothly as possible under the circumstances. If there are children, keep them out of it. They must not feel that they are in any way responsible.

If a divorce is in your immediate future, there are steps you can take to ensure that you choose a good attorney who will work to achieve the best outcome for you. First, determine what kind of attorney you'll need, or if you even need one at all. In no-fault divorce states, issues of asset division, custody and support often follow standard formulas. If you and your spouse can basically agree on these main points, you may only need a divorce mediator or an attorney who merely needs to push the paperwork through.

Chances are, however, that if you can't agree on custody issues, or have substantial assets to divide, that you will at the least require the services of a good attorney who has a few years of experience in family law or has good tax and financial awareness to help design an agreement that yields the best after-tax dollars. If your spouse is abusive and vindictive and you're concerned about your safety, you may need a lawyer who is prepared to do bloody battle on your behalf.

Ask for referrals from your family, friends and co-workers who have first-hand experience or may know someone else who has. Check with your state bar association. Research attorneys or law firms online to get a sense of their experience and win ratio. Interview at least three attorneys before choosing one you feel comfortable with. Ask about their fee structure and be sure you know exactly what is included. A good divorce attorney will be expensive, but if your case is complex or adversarial, it will be money well spent.

Divorce can be a very touchy subject since the other spouse is often surprised when the subject becomes a reality. Many couples stay together for years because of what their family might think. Sometimes a family member knows what is going on in a marriage and never says anything. Some couples have an open marriage where each person does their own thing and they are very happy. But a time may come when it is time to end a marriage.

When a couple is dating their true personalities may not come out for a while. It is said you never know a person until you have lived with them. This is true and until you've lived with them you will not discover who they really are. When a relationship starts to go sour it may take some sort of counseling by both parties.

You can guess maybe a relationship in on the downhill slide if the closeness is gone. The lack of sex in a relationship can be a good sign that the marriage may be over. If there is no open communication going on it may be another sign. If the spouse changes behaviors or activities there may be another person in the relationship. This would signal the end to a marriage, and it may be time to end it before it gets nasty. Many spouses overlook the little differences in routine and think everything is alright but as things get worse it is wise to end it and get on with your life before it really gets bad.