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3 Possible Reasons for Intentionally Delaying Divorce

Once a couple is fully committed to getting divorced, most clients want the divorce to be final as soon as possible. Since they know there’s no turning back, they want to move on with their life, and having the divorce behind them is a giant step. But I have had cases in which one or … Read more

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What to Discuss Before Filing For Divorce With a Lawyer

If you’re going to divorce, you likely have never done so before and only have anecdotal knowledge about what is a very complex process. You’re also probably not communicating very well with your spouse.  As a result, many couples make the mistake of one spouse blindly meeting with and then filing for divorce with a … Read more

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When the Divorce is Final: Pity Party or Celebrate?

You wait and you wait and you wait and it seems like your divorce is never going to be final. Am I right? Months go by, maybe even years, and still, it lingers on. There always seems to be an issue that pops up that delays things, and then his lawyer is on vacation and … Read more

Divorce Is Hard: 17 Divorce Tips We Think Will Help

Let’s be honest. Divorce is hard. Really hard. But sometimes, the smallest things can make the biggest difference. When you are going through a divorce, getting a few good divorce tips can save you a ton of time and money, not to mention untold amounts of grief and aggravation. The problem is, the best divorce … Read more

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What To Say On A Date When Asked About Your Divorce

Let’s face it. People get nervous on dates, especially first dates. You want everything to go well, and you don’t want to say the wrong thing. Actually, people think way too into things when it comes to what to say on a date and what not to say. One question that will almost always come … Read more

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6 Tips on How to Have an Amicable Divorce

The words “amicable” and “divorce” are not mutually exclusive.  Believe it or not, an amicable divorce is possible, and in my 34 year career as a divorce attorney, I’ve seen it more often than you might think. How to have an amicable divorce is something I’d like to address in this article.   How to … Read more

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Going Through A Divorce? A Word That Will Keep You Out of The Garbage Chute

“Daddy, I want it now!” whined Veruca Salt throughout the 1971 classic film, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. I often wondered why Salt couldn’t wait a day and just ask her dad to give Mr. Wonka a call to talk about the golden goose. If she’d have just had some PATIENCE and enjoyed the … Read more

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3 Dating Profile Examples and other Dating Tips

If you want to create an online dating profile that will attract the kind of person you want to meet, then my tips, along with some dating profile examples, will get you started in the right direction!   But first, before you put your dating profile on a dating site, ask yourself what your goal … Read more

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Dating After Divorce: Advice, Tips, and Why This Is An Exciting Time!

Dating after divorce is something many people dread. In fact, a lot of couples decide to stay together (not get divorced) because neither wants to start dating again. I mean, isn’t that why you got married in the first place? Because you enjoyed monogamy and didn’t want to go on awkward, uncomfortable dates anymore? So, … Read more

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Why He Can’t Stand Giving You That Child Support Check Every Month

Can men and women be friends after a divorce? I think so. Not immediately, but over time, you might be surprised. But there’s one thing I think that keeps men and women at odds for a long, long time. It’s a source of resentment that breeds perpetual anger and bitterness. I’m talking about child support. … Read more

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When to Call it Quits in a Blended Family

Blended families can be wonderful and beautiful and fulfilling. But because they are so complex, and there are so many different relationships to foster–the couple, the kids, the stepchildren, etc., blended families can also feel challenging, frustrating and disappointing. In this article, I will discuss challenges, as well as how to manage the different blended … Read more

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20 Lies We Tell Ourselves in Dating after Divorce

Let’s be honest. Dating after divorce isn’t easy. It’s sort of like a roller coaster. Great dates make us giddy and hopeful and inspired, but a string of bad dates can cause frustration, along with feelings of hopelessness and that awful question, “Will I ever meet someone and fall in love again?” When it comes … Read more