When clients walk into my office for the first time, one of the most common emotions I see is anger. Divorce, by its very nature, is emotionally charged: there’s betrayal, resentment, disappointment, and fear about the future. While it’s a natural and valid response, anger in divorce can also be one of the most destructive … Read more
Opposite-sex friendships got big attention in the 1989 Nora Ephron romantic comedy “When Harry Met Sally,” one of my all-time favorite movies about a divorced man and a woman (played by Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan) who develop a meaningful platonic friendship and struggle with attraction and whether or not they should make the transition … Read more
As a Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator, I’ve seen firsthand how digital assets have complicated the already tense process of divorce. The days of solely looking at bank accounts, retirement accounts, investment accounts and real estate are gone. A significant and often overlooked piece of the marital pie can be hidden in the digital world of cryptocurrency. … Read more
While divorce falsely tries to make you feel that you are alone on a deserted island, you’re not. Many women have walked this path and you are about to benefit from some their hard-earned wisdom in the hopes that maybe you can learn from the painful missteps that divorced mothers have taken, so you can … Read more
When my son was little, he cut his knee, and we ended up at the emergency room where he got a few stitches. His wound was raw at first, and needed to be kept clean and dry. It was red and puffy and swollen, and as he described it, “thumping.” For some reason, this is … Read more
As a divorce coach, I have the opportunity to walk with my clients through their divorce process. While all divorces start and end at the same points, the route between the decision to end the marriage and the finalization of the divorce is unique to each couple. Ever heard of the ripple effect? The ripple … Read more
Two people can spend decades building a life, a business, a family, and a portfolio together—only to watch it unravel in divorce. Litigation can quietly transform a $10 million portfolio into a million-dollar problem—not only through legal fees, but also through years of stress, delays, and emotional exhaustion. As a Divorce Mediator, I’ve seen hundreds … Read more
I’m a divorced mom, business owner, and writer who upon turning sixty, decided to celebrate my milestone birthday in Italy with the man I love. I actually can’t take credit. It was his idea and birthday gift to me; a one-week trip to Positano, Sorrento, and Capri–the most absolutely gorgeous parts of the world I’ve … Read more
Kids often have a lot of trouble coping with their parents’ divorce. This is partially because of the changes they have to deal with, but it can also be because of their troubled thoughts and worries related to the divorce. Here are some thoughts on divorce, kids and what they’re worried about. Knowing what they … Read more
My heart went out to this woman, whose spouse doesn’t want a divorce: “I want a divorce but my husband doesn’t. I have been unhappy for years. I’ve tried to talk to him. No response. I tried to get him to go to marriage counseling. He said okay, but never went. I told him I … Read more
Someone I know who is getting divorced asked me if I had a good playlist for her. She said she wanted a list of the best divorce songs to listen to while taking a walk or working around the house, or just while sitting on her patio with a glass of wine. Songs that would … Read more
Divorce is undeniably difficult—emotionally taxing, confusing, and often overwhelming. The good news is, if you learn how to empower yourself during divorce, it will help you find clarity, experience less fear, and have an outcome that will offer you a good post-divorce life. Here are 7 ways to empower yourself during divorce: 1. Find an … Read more
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