Tips and advice for men and women who have recently split up from a spouse and are now getting divorced.
When getting divorced, men and women often think ‘I can’t,’ meaning, ‘I can’t take this anymore, I can’t deal with him (or her), I can’t handle this pressure, I can’t coparent with him (or her), I can’t get over my anger and I can’t date ever again. So, when I read this blog post by … Read more
I had never heard of collaborative divorce until a few years ago. In fact, if I wasn’t the writer of this blog, I probably still wouldn’t know what it was. But collaborative divorce is becoming more and more well-known and well received, because it’s a way to get divorced that offers a better outcome for … Read more
People cope with divorce in many different ways. There are good coping mechanisms and bad coping mechanisms. One good one for me, not just in divorce but in any stressful or difficult situation has been music. I find that putting on some tunes has many benefits. Different songs transport me back to all different times … Read more
When I was 49 years old, I went through a breakup with a guy I’d been dating for 6 years. I knew the relationship wasn’t working, and I realized I was staying in it because of myfear of being alone. I mean, who wants to start dating again at 49?? It truly made me wonder … Read more
Here is an email I received from a woman going through a divorce. She sent it around 4am: Today really got the best of me. Putting my home on the market has really taken this divorce to a whole new reality. I am crushed. Once again, my son is mad at me for not waiting … Read more
I remember hearing a long time ago that the most common plastic surgery after divorce was breast implants. If that statement is accurate, I would not be surprised. I would think many women contemplate plastic surgery after divorce because they feel it’s a fresh start, a new chapter in their life, and they want to … Read more
Getting divorced is no picnic. It can feel like a war in many cases, and you feel like you are trying to come to agreements with someone who has become a complete stranger to you.What does this have to do with nasty divorce tactics? Let me explain. It’s kind of bizarre if you think about … Read more
Getting divorced is never easy, but feeling like your soon-to-be ex-mother-in-law played a big part in it can be infuriating and frustrating. This week’s Love Essentially, published in the Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press tells the story of a guy who believes his divorce was caused by his monster-in-law. Can a Monster-In-Law Cause Divorce? 10 … Read more
Something happened to me yesterday that really made me think about the importance of living. What do I mean by that? When I say living, I mean capturing, enjoying and appreciating moments versus rushing through life like we all do. I mean Slow Down. Big. Time. And, this concept is especially important during your divorce. … Read more
One of my most popular blog posts of all time is “Honey, I Want A Divorce: When A Woman Decides to Leave.” With over 200 men and women leaving their comments after reading it, the subject of a wife leaving her husband is clearly a topic of contention between the two genders. I have … Read more
Those in the divorce industry will tell you that January is the start of divorce season, meaning the number of divorce filings spikes after the first and through the end of March or April. Why is that? And what do you do if your spouse just said, “Honey, I want a divorce?” Answers to these … Read more
Is your divorce lawyer overcharging you? How would you know? This is a great guest post by divorce attorney, Joshua Stern, who offers advice on ensuring you’re getting the most from your divorce attorney at reasonable, fair rates. How Do I Know If My Divorce Lawyer Is Overcharging Me? by Joshua Stern When embarking on the … Read more
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