What is a single mom? I think it can mean something different for everyone. I never planned to be a single mom, but at 34, I found myself divorced and trying to figure out how I was going to be the parent I had dreamed of being now that I was on my own. The … Read more
For many people, one of the scariest things about getting divorced is having to be much more independent. For example, I have a friend who moved right from her parent’s house into the home she shared with her husband for 30 years until they got divorced. I remember when she was going through her divorce, … Read more
In today’s shifting market, the question of “Why isn’t my house selling?” is becoming increasingly common—especially in divorce cases. What used to be a predictable process is now full of friction and frustration. We’re seeing it more frequently: properties that linger on the market far longer than expected. And when a home doesn’t sell, it … Read more
Most of us have heard of the concept of looking at our relationship with our partner as a garden that we plant and tend. The concept being that as with a garden, we plant the seeds of our relationship with another, and watch as it blooms into something that brings beauty and joy into our … Read more
I have some great dating advice, sparked by a conversation I recently had with a friend. My friend has been divorced for a couple years and recently ended a relationship that lasted for several months. Looking back, every time I would ask her how it was going with this guy, she would say, “Well…” … Read more
Divorce and College. Two words that are both equally hard to manage on their own without much research, guidance and support. But what happens when you are divorced or getting divorced and at the same time, your children are approaching or even already in their college years? The combination can feel overwhelming. In this article, … Read more
When it comes to retirement accounts, pension plans and divorce, things can become extremely complex. Oftentimes, complications can lead to details getting overlooked in a divorce settlement. While it is easy to focus on more immediate concerns like the marital home or child custody, failing to properly divide retirement assets, including pensions, can have serious … Read more
I thought it was important to write about an issue that is oftentimes brushed under the rug, but extremely important, especially during divorce. I’m talking about drinking wine every night to soothe anxiety about divorce and just relax. I’m not judging because I did it. When I was first separated, I began drinking wine a … Read more
Divorce is devastating. It is a destructive process that can harm the mental, emotional, physical, financial, and spiritual parts of both parents and children. I would know. I went through a divorce several years ago. I wish I could say it was not my fault, but that would be a lie. I was responsible for … Read more
Do you have questions about divorce? If you are considering divorce, or have already started the process, you probably have a lot! How long will the process take? How is child custody determined? How will our property be divided? In this article, we answer the most common questions about divorce and family law matters. The … Read more
While I was divorcing several years ago, life felt like a roller coaster for awhile. At the beginning, when I was first separated, most days seemed like a mix of chaos, sadness, anger and anxiety. Between my young children, attorney’s fees, financial concerns, feeling alone and very lonely, and walking on eggshells in between terrible … Read more
When we think about divorce, we often think about the split—of assets, of homes, of parenting time. What’s less talked about is something deeper, more personal, and arguably more important: the unraveling and rebuilding of your financial identity. Divorce isn’t just the end of a marriage. It’s also a financial reset, a unique and powerful opportunity … Read more
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