Tips and advice for men and women who have recently split up from a spouse and are now getting divorced.
For executives in a company getting divorced, get ready for what might turn out to be a complicated process. Not only will the road ahead likely be long and emotionally taxing, the finances of executives in a company are often complex, thereby complicating the division of assets. However, divorce is quite common for executives in … Read more
One of the hotly contested issues in a divorce is the division of property. What are marital assets and non-marital assets and how do you figure out who gets what in the divorce? The division of property in a divorce can includes items such as: financial accounts, investments, real estate, cryptocurrency, jewelry, and collectibles, vehicles, … Read more
Divorce is a stressful experience, and maintaining a strong working relationship with your attorney is key in minimizing additional strain. But what happens when you start to feel doubt and/or lack of confidence in your attorney’s abilities, and you begin wondering if you should make a bold move and change attorneys? That begs the question: … Read more
Have you ever just felt like, ‘My ex hates me’? Sure you have, and it’s frustrating. It’s hard to understand how a person who used to be your husband (or wife) can switch gears so abruptly in a divorce. What I mean by that is, once loving, kind and caring towards you in your marriage, … Read more
How and when do you tell the kids about the divorce? This might be one of the hardest things a parent will ever have to do for many reasons: Here are some tips for how and when to tell the kids about the divorce: When Should You Tell Your Kids? Your kids’ emotional reactions will … Read more
If you’re frustrated and wondering how to help an addict, whether that’s your spouse, ex-spouse, child, family member or friend, you’ve probably been given the same old advice over and over again: But what if there was a better, smarter fourth option in helping an addict? An approach that doesn’t wreck your relationship or your sanity, … Read more
Divorce can be one of the most stressful and emotionally draining experiences in life—and how to find a good divorce lawyer is one of the most important decisions you’ll make during the process. The truth is, divorce attorneys are not one-size-fits-all. The right lawyer for your friend may not be the right lawyer for you. … Read more
Divorce is never easy—and when it comes to dogs and divorce, things can get even more emotionally complex. Dogs are often treated like family members, so deciding who gets custody after a breakup raises important questions. In this article, I’ll unpack the key issues discussed in the recent Divorced Girl Smiling podcast Dogs And Divorce, … Read more
Below is an email from a reader who explained that she is going through a divorce, and that the divorce was HER decision. She asked me if I could give her some advice for when a woman decides to leave. In other words, how does one deal with the immense guilt of leaving your husband, … Read more
Couples come to us to mediate their divorce, to end their marriage the most amicable and fair way possible. Our goal is to keep them on the same page, especially as parents.. We want them to focus on communication, problem-solving, and moving forward in raising healthy children. How is that possible? By implementing a really … Read more
Picture a toddler mid-meltdown, and then try to figure out why it’s happening. Is it the parent’s fault? Is the mom a bad mother? Of course not. Maybe their parent said no to a snack or asked them to put on shoes, but we all know it’s rarely just about that moment. They’re probably tired, … Read more
From the minute a spouse says, “I want a divorce,” (or they say it to their spouse), life completely changes, and I’m not going to sugarcoat it, it’s really really hard. Speaking from my experience, the first year is the hardest, and then things start to get better. But I want to say this: even … Read more
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