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
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
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
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
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
Couples come to us to mediate their divorce, to end their marriage the most amicable and fair way possible. Our goal is to keep them on the same page, especially as parents.. We want them to focus on communication, problem-solving, and moving forward in raising healthy children. How is that possible? By implementing a really … Read more
From the minute a spouse says, “I want a divorce,” (or they say it to their spouse), life completely changes, and I’m not going to sugarcoat it, it’s really really hard. Speaking from my experience, the first year is the hardest, and then things start to get better. But I want to say this: even … Read more
Can insight mediation help you find light at the end of your divorce tunnel? I think so. Divorce can be one of the most emotionally challenging experiences in life. If you’re considering mediation to navigate the process, you may have heard of insight mediation as an alternative approach. But what exactly is insight mediation, and … Read more
Getting divorced can feel stressful enough, let alone the fact that you might have to learn a whole new legal language! There are so many divorce terms and confusing vocabulary being thrown around on the news and in social media – uncontested divorce, contested divorce, difficult divorce, complex divorce, no fault divorce, at fault divorce … Read more
Don’t you feel like when you get divorced, there are two camps, and most people feel like they need to be in one? There are a few mutual friends who try to stay neutral, but then, let’s be honest, it’s just awkward. And then, at one point they get together with one of the divorcing … Read more
Deciding to divorce might possibly be one of the hardest decisions of your life. Let’s face it. No one gets married expecting a divorce. But at some point, versus staying stuck in a toxic and/or unfulfilling marriage, divorce becomes the better option. How do you know when it’s time to say goodbye? No one can … Read more
As a starry-eyed 9-year-old in 1970, I still remember the flurry of excitement from several of my teenage aunties over the film Love Story, starring Ryan O’Neal and Ali MacGraw. It’s long been heralded as one of the great cinematic romances, and I’ll admit—I still find myself unwittingly watching it on those lazy, “wear-my-pjs-all-day” afternoons. There’s a … Read more
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