In this week's Love Essentially, I offer a look at Illinois law when it comes to who pays for college in a divorce. Unfortunately, divorced people are required by law to contribute to their kids' college education, while married couples are not. Does...
Category Archives: Health and Wellness After Divorce
Mom With A Drill: Scary Or Sexy?
Mom, (single or married) if you're like me, you are constantly calling people to do home repairs or home maintenance projects. And, all the people you call are probably men. Well, here's a way for you to become more independent in this way, and love ...
Every Day Is Mother’s Day, Isn’t It?
This weekend is Mother’s Day. I vividly remember my first Mother’s Day as a mom. My husband and I got dressed up and met my in-laws for a fancy dinner at a country club. It was a total disaster. My baby screamed bloody murder throughout the whole...
How To Stay Excited And Inspired About Work
I’ve been married for twenty-eight years and have watched the Olympics with my husband ever since. During every Olympic season, my husband will say some version of, “I wish there were gold medals in orthodontics.” Did I mention that he’s an o...
What Divorce Stress Can Do To Your Body
By now, you probably know that stress--including divorce stress, takes a tremendous toll on your body, often showing up in the form of headaches, intestinal issues, weight gain, hypertension, insomnia, and other health problems. Did you know stres...