Tips and advice for men and women who have recently split up from a spouse and are now getting divorced.
“Did I do the right thing?” is probably a question that many newly separated and divorced men and women ask themselves. Even though in your heart you knew separating was the best thing, time starts to bring loneliness, emptiness and fear into the mix, and it’s easy to have second thoughts about divorce. “Maybe … Read more
I was on a plane a couple days ago, and I spent the three-hour flight watching the 1946 Christmas movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” I’ve seen parts of this movie at least 30 times in my life if I had to guess, but had never actually watched it from start to finish. I’m going to … Read more
Should you change your name back after divorce? There is no right or wrong answer. But, if you decide changing your name back is right for you, this article will provide you with your name change after divorce checklist! Should you change your name back after divorce? Let’s address it. If you’re a woman, you’re … Read more
The holiday season is such a fun time to go to your mailbox. Why? Because you probably get some beautiful holiday and Christmas cards from family and friends. You get to see everyone’s kids, how much they’ve grown, and smiling, happy faces. You also get to send your holiday cards, spreading good cheer and your kids’ happy … Read more
What is a high net worth divorce?A high net worth divorce case is one in which the divorcing couple has significant assets, property, and income to divide. These cases often involve complex property division and alimony arrangements. Generally, this means at least a million dollars in assets that need to be divided. Divorce can be … Read more
That first Thanksgiving when you’re going through a divorce can be brutal. It’s hard to feel thankful when you’re trying to cope with your awful divorce, and all you can think about is that your marriage is over, your kids are hurting, finances might feel stressful, and the future is scary. But I know you … Read more
My clients frequently tell me they feel their lives start to go out of control when they are separating and contemplating divorce. Feeling in control of a situation is important for people. Popular movies like “The War of the Roses” and “Kramer vs. Kramer” famously depict divorce as a battleground where each partner struggles to survive. … Read more
Enjoying the holidays can feel like a lot of pressure. Especially if you are newly separated, separated or divorced. Or, if you have been divorced for awhile, but are still negotiating holidays with a difficult ex-spouse. In any of these scenarios, you are not alone in that you’re anticipating the upcoming holidays with dread instead … Read more
“I’m getting divorced—I need an aggressive divorce attorney.” “First thing to do is make sure you have a strong divorce lawyer to fight them.” “I’ve been through a divorce; don’t let them mess things up any further. Lawyer up!” Does any of this sound familiar? They’re common types of responses I see on social media … Read more
Let’s talk about handling change and how difficult that can feel during and after divorce. What do the following have in common? 1. You’re in the grocery store, looking for your favorite brand of stone-ground mustard, only to find that they no longer carry it. The replacement brand is twice the price, and you don’t … Read more
When I first became separated in 2008, I hired a lawyer. That was it. I interviewed two divorce lawyers and picked the one I thought was the best. My lawyer did a pretty good job, but had I known what I know today, and had there been the resources in divorce that exist now, I … Read more
There’s a reason so many people jump into serious relationships or get married quickly after a divorce. Hearing about people who announce their engagement just weeks after their divorce was final, I always think, ‘What’s the rush? Didn’t you just get out of a toxic marriage? Aren’t you still healing? Aren’t your children still healing??’ … Read more
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