Tips and advice for men and women who have recently split up from a spouse and are now getting divorced.
When getting divorced, jumping into the process without being fully prepared for what is to come can lead to several critical and potentially costly mistakes. Fortunately, with the right preparation, mistakes can be avoided. Here are four common mistakes people make when getting divorced, along with how to avoid making them: Mistake No. 1: Failing … Read more
Jackie, I am going on 2 years since my ex-husband and I have been separated. My ex went through a process of seeming okay with it, then briefly seemed upset and then he got MAD and has stayed mad since. My ex is angry and bitter at this point. We communicate over texts because he … Read more
For most people, divorce is one of the most emotional and confusing experiences of their lives. I’ve seen it so many times — clients walk into my office nervous, overwhelmed, and unsure of what to expect. They don’t know the steps in the divorce process, and often don’t realize that there are different ways to … Read more
What does reinventing yourself mean? There was a time in my life when I thought everything had fallen apart. Two divorces, a career I no longer loved, and a deep sense that I’d somehow missed the life I was meant to be living. From the outside I looked “fine.” On the inside, I was lost. … Read more
Divorce loneliness is normal and understandable. It can sneak up on you when you least expect it. At first, the loss feels sharp and consuming. Later, once the legal process is over, it can reappear in surprising ways — when your social circle shifts, when the phone is too quiet, or when “couple friends” no … Read more
Couples often show their worst selves during a divorce, and that includes mean and angry text messages and/or emails. It’s not easy trying to figure out how to deal with an angry ex husband sending mean messages, especially when you’re not expecting them. Let me explain… Picture this. You are sitting in front of the … Read more
As a divorced woman, you’ve probably learned how to keep moving — even when everything around you feels like it’s falling apart. You’re strong, capable, and resourceful — but you’re also human. You need a divorce community. Here’s something we’ve seen again and again: even the most resilient women can’t rebuild their lives in isolation. … Read more
Deciding to divorce is a big decision. Once it has been made, proper preparation is, like with so many things in life, a key to a positive outcome for you and your family. And, yet, because it can be such an emotional decision, many people do not develop a plan for successfully moving through the … Read more
Many couples, eager to move forward in a divorce, choose to list their home as-is—often settling for a lower price just to get it sold quickly. But what if there were another way? A way to ease the stress, maximize your return, and set yourself up for a stronger financial fresh start? That’s where my … Read more
Coparenting with someone who hurt you—emotionally, mentally, or even physically—is one of the most difficult challenges that can arise from divorce. It requires strength, restraint, and a deep commitment to your children’s well-being, even when your own heart is still healing. As a partner at the nation’s largest family law firm, I’ve worked with countless … Read more
Every divorce is difficult. It brings sadness, complicated emotions, and often fear of the unknown. But what happens when you face divorce in a second marriage? As an attorney who has guided many clients through this experience — and as someone who has lived through divorce myself — I know that second divorces carry unique … Read more
If you think about what a divorce really is, it’s two people splitting everything up and going their separate ways. That’s not an easy thing for most people for several reasons, one big one being fear of independence, and fear of living and being alone. But want the good news? Independence and living and being … Read more
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