what is a wife entitled to in a divorce

How Much is a Wife Entitled To in a Divorce?

A question I get asked a lot by newly separated women is: “How much is a wife entitled to in a divorce? This is a valid question and I can understand the urgency of wanting to know, given the fear and anxiety of the uncertainty of your future. Not to mention, the answer to this … Read more

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49 Phrases and Words of Encouragement for a Divorced Woman

I wrote this article several years ago on my 49th birthday, offering 49 phrases and words of encouragement for a divorced woman: Today is my birthday. My 49th birthday. So, in honor of my last year in my 40s I’d like to give you—my readers a gift. Coming from a divorced woman, I’d like to … Read more

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Do You Have Dating App Burnout? Tips for Meeting People Offline

It seems like everywhere I look these days, articles are popping up about dating app burnout. Articles like this and this and this are explaining how dating app burnout is a real thing. As a dating coach, I wanted to show you what you can do about it. Welcome to my guide of the 7 best ways … Read more

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7 Tips for Living Together During Divorce

Are you living together during divorce? This can be a tough situation. After all, you’ve decided you want a divorce. You want to be separate. But what happens when neither you or your spouse wants to or are able to actually move out? There are so many reasons a couple might remain living together during … Read more

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My Spouse is Controlling: What that Means During Divorce

“My spouse is controlling,” is something I hear from some clients during our initial consultation. Divorcing a controlling spouse can be an incredibly tough and draining experience. Their behavior can have an impact on the divorce proceedings, making them stressful, drawn out, and emotionally taxing. Understanding how their controlling tendencies influence the process is essential … Read more

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Diary of a Wellness Retreat in Italy

I just returned home from leading a week-long culinary and wellness retreat in Italy. Southern Italy. Retreats by nature are designed to be life changing. There is something so sacred that happens when a group of souls journeys together through the unknown for a week. They get to witness the raw, unfiltered versions of each … Read more

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Divorce After 30 Years of Marriage or More

Are you going through a divorce after 30 years of marriage or more? Did you stay with your spouse far longer than you should have? Now that you’ve finally pulled the plug and the divorce is actually happening, you may be surprised to find yourself feeling emotional, unsettled, and intimidated by the single life that … Read more

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The Vindictive Ex: When Hate Comes Before Children

Most divorced couples have issues with each other. That’s just the way it is. Getting divorced comes with a lot of pent up resentment that built during the marriage, and that happened during and after the divorce. Hopefully, negative feelings between spouse’s fade over time, and both move on and possibly even become friends. But, … Read more

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The Antidote to Divorce Loneliness and Stress

It’s sad, but true. Divorce never fails to leave people feeling afraid, isolated and alone. Late night Google searches and social media scrolling can help distract from divorce loneliness and stress, but the relief is only temporary. And all that information overload can add to the confusion – there are so many conflicting opinions out … Read more

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The Hottest Topic in Divorce: Mortgage Loan Assumptions

Mortgage loan assumptions are big business right now and most people going through divorce don’t know that they can, in fact, assume their loan due to the circumstances of divorce.  In case you aren’t familiar with the term, a mortgage loan assumption in divorce is when one spouse takes over the loan, meaning you don’t … Read more