Category Archives: Getting Divorced

Going through a divorce definitely has its challenges. We all know that. But what happens when during divorce, one person starts spreading lies about the other? Here is one reader's story. During her divorce, her ex is actually telling people she is ...

This is from a divorced woman whose ex got engaged: I’ve been divorced for 3 years and I found out today my ex got engaged. He called to let me know, and I felt that physical pain, that stab in your heart. I pretended to be happy for him. I shou...

Divorced Girl Smiling received an email from a guy basically saying, “I got served divorce papers! Now what?!” So, I thought I'd write about what happens after divorce papers are filed. My first piece of advice for what happens after divorce p...

I felt like this story would help those facing divorce  with divorce anger and bitterness. One would think that after spending almost 20 years living in downtown Chicago it would be unlikely that I fall victim to a scam. Not the case. A few years...

I have a special message for those feeling sad on Christmas or Hanukkah this year. Maybe you're going through a divorce, or maybe you are already divorced and you're just feeling lonely this year. Maybe your ex has the kids and that's causing you pai...