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Tips for Executives in a Company Getting Divorced

For executives in a company getting divorced, get ready for what might turn out to be a complicated process. Not only will the road ahead likely be long and emotionally taxing, the finances of executives in a company are often complex, thereby complicating the division of assets. However, divorce is quite common for executives in … Read more

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Do You Have a Fear of Vulnerability? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t

When someone goes through a divorce or a long term relationship breakup, one of the many hard things about it is the feeling of insecurity because you are losing someone to whom you showed incredible vulnerability. Which…might cause you to have a fear of vulnerability with future dating partners. Think about it. When you were … Read more

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What are Marital Assets and Non-Marital Assets in a Divorce?

One of the hotly contested issues in a divorce is the division of property. What are marital assets and non-marital assets and how do you figure out who gets what in the divorce? The division of property in a divorce can includes items such as: financial accounts, investments, real estate, cryptocurrency, jewelry, and collectibles, vehicles, … Read more

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Change, Anxiety and Your Kids: Tips From a Parent Mediator

As summer draws to a close, you might find yourself navigating a variety of transitions—camp ends, family vacations, and, of course, the start of a new school year. That’s a lot of change, anxiety and stress over just a few weeks.   These shifts can heighten anxiety for everyone—parents and children alike—especially for neurodiverse children … Read more

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When is it too late to change attorneys during divorce? Almost never.

Divorce is a stressful experience, and maintaining a strong working relationship with your attorney is key in minimizing additional strain. But what happens when you start to feel doubt and/or lack of confidence in your attorney’s abilities, and you begin wondering if you should make a bold move and change attorneys? That begs the question: … Read more

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My Ex Hates Me: 8 Reasons Why He’s Angry And Hateful Towards You

Have you ever just felt like, ‘My ex hates me’? Sure you have, and it’s frustrating. It’s hard to understand how a person who used to be your husband (or wife) can switch gears so abruptly in a divorce. What I mean by that is, once loving, kind and caring towards you in your marriage, … Read more

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How and When to Tell the Kids about the Divorce

How and when do you tell the kids about the divorce? This might be one of the hardest things a parent will ever have to do for many reasons: Here are some tips for how and when to tell the kids about the divorce: When Should You Tell Your Kids? Your kids’ emotional reactions will … Read more

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How To Help An Addict: Invisible Intervention

If you’re frustrated and wondering how to help an addict, whether that’s your spouse, ex-spouse, child, family member or friend, you’ve probably been given the same old advice over and over again: But what if there was a better, smarter fourth option in helping an addict? An approach that doesn’t wreck your relationship or your sanity, … Read more

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Heart or Gut? Trusting Your Gut Feeling About Someone Always Pays Off

Trusting your gut feeling about someone always pays off. Trust me, I know. The heart falls fast. The gut, on the other hand keeps it real. Unfortunately, these two organs are constantly battling it out in each of us. The heart is constantly showering you with details about how wonderful and perfect the guy or … Read more

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How to Find a Good Divorce Lawyer

Divorce can be one of the most stressful and emotionally draining experiences in life—and how to find a good divorce lawyer is one of the most important decisions you’ll make during the process. The truth is, divorce attorneys are not one-size-fits-all. The right lawyer for your friend may not be the right lawyer for you. … Read more

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Dogs And Divorce: Your Questions Answered

Divorce is never easy—and when it comes to dogs and divorce, things can get even more emotionally complex. Dogs are often treated like family members, so deciding who gets custody after a breakup raises important questions. In this article, I’ll unpack the key issues discussed in the recent Divorced Girl Smiling podcast Dogs And Divorce, … Read more

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Honey, I Want A Divorce: When A Woman Decides to Leave

Below is an email from a reader who explained that she is going through a divorce, and that the divorce was HER decision. She asked me if I could give her some advice for when a woman decides to leave. In other words, how does one deal with the immense guilt of leaving your husband, … Read more