A woman who was trying to save money in her divorce was shocked when she talked to a divorce lawyer. “This is crazy!” she said. “The divorce lawyer wants a $5,000 retainer fee - and that’s just the start! He won’t even tell me how much I’...
Category Archives: Getting Divorced
Going To A Wedding Alone While Going Through A Divorce
From a Divorced Girl Smiling reader: Talk to me about going to a wedding alone post separation/divorce. Mine is still fresh as can be - he told me 6 weeks ago and just moved out 3 weeks ago. Like, the invite I got today was still addressed to both ...
When Your Wife Walks Out On You And You Blame Yourself
What do you do when your wife walks out on you? That's the question of this reader, whose wife left and who is blaming himself: I have only myself to blame. I could have done so many things different to make her happy. She begged me to change but ...
Being Friends With Your Ex: Is It Possible And How Do You Get There?
Most people I know who are first getting divorced can’t stand their ex-husbands and/or ex-wives. They either have this deep hatred for the person, or they roll their eyes at the mention of his or her name, or they just feel pity for the person. It ...
Facing Divorce? Here Is Some Sisterly Advice For Those In Need
Facing divorce isn't easy. This is an article I wrote that was published in the Alpha Chi Omega magazine. I was an Alpha Chi at I.U. Facing Divorce? Here is Some Sisterly Advice: It’s been over 30 years since I attended an Alpha Chi candlelight c...
