Tips and advice for men and women who have recently split up from a spouse and are now getting divorced.
Wondering what to do with your wedding dress after divorce? Don’t want to stumble upon it every time you go into your closet or storage room because seeing that white lace dress just brings back too much raw pain and emotion? I get it. I felt that way for a long time after I got … Read more
Divorce is about change, and change pertaining to divorce is about loss. Even when that change is positive and for the best, you are leaving something behind. There is loss. Grieving is key to healing and moving on. Divorce grief is complicated and very necessary. Something that was once important and valuable, something and someone … Read more
There are many reasons people get divorced, but for the purpose of this article, let’s exclude the biggie deal breakers: cheating, addiction, or verbal and physical abuse. What happens when someone decides to get divorced because they have a lack of like? What do I mean by that? I’m talking about the person who says, … Read more
Here is some divorce mediation advice that might be a little different than some of the tips you’ve heard. Words have power and can determine the trajectory of discussions. In divorce and co-parenting, the language we use shapes not only how we see each other, but also how we tackle issues, deal with different viewpoints … Read more
Tell someone you are divorced (or getting divorced) and you are sure to get an earful, most times without even asking! “I had a feeling…” “Men are such jerks!” “I never liked him anyhow” “Oh, I’m so sorry, was he cheating?” and my favorite, (and this is usually accompanied by the person putting his or … Read more
When someone tells me they are going through “an amicable” divorce, I think it’s great, and I respect that mindset, but I also tend to feel a little bit skeptical. While I’d like to think it’s possible to have a friendly divorce versus an ugly divorce, I question whether it can stay that way, just … Read more
The divorce industry is a multi-billion dollar system designed to manage legal separations, asset division, and financial settlements. But what if the divorce process itself is flawed? What if inefficiencies, outdated regulations, and unnecessary legal maneuvers are costing divorcing individuals thousands of dollars—without delivering real results? In our latest episode of We Chat Divorce, we put … Read more
I love it when divorced parents coparent well. My favorite thing to hear is that both parties have put the children first and would not dare think to weaponize them. Children are entirely too important to be thrust in the middle of their parents’ breakup. They are innocent parties, and their peace and sense of … Read more
Let’s talk about two concepts that might seem unrelated at first but share an incredible synergy – mediation vs. meditation. Though their differences come down to just one letter, their essence is remarkably aligned. Both practices involve facilitating space for clarity, understanding, and resolution—whether externally, as in mediation, or internally, as in meditation. When it … Read more
Child custody is very complex and can often be a confusing issue to those who are not familiar with the details involved. The common person will most likely be unaware of the issues and details involving child custody unless they are going through a divorce or custody case themself. In order to clear things up … Read more
Loneliness might be the most painful emotion a person can have. It can feel empty and scary and sad and unfair. Being lonely can make a person feel sorry for him or herself. It can make a person feel angry, like “Why me?” It can make someone feel unworthy of love, or like maybe they … Read more
Raising a child is a shared responsibility, and when parents live apart, it’s essential they work together to provide their children with financial security. The law does what it can to ensure the financial wellbeing of children by enforcing child support. How is child support calculated in Georgia? Georgia law has a structured approach, using … Read more
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