Tag: getting divorced

There are many reasons people get divorced, but for the purpose of this article, let’s exclude the biggie deal breakers: cheating, addiction, or verbal and physical abuse. What happens when someone decides to get divorced because they have a lack o...

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 people who try to stay neutral, but then it's just awkward, and let's be honest, you can tell whose side they're on. ...

As a rule, when people ask me, “Should I be considering a divorce?” I try not to share whether I think they should or should not, and instead give my insight into their situation in hopes the answer comes to them. But in some cases, I just can’...

Mediation is a word people usually are not familiar with unless they are going through a divorce. Even when you hear the word mediation, it can sound confusing, complicated and even scary—especially if you hear myths about mediation that are simply...

From a reader: Decided today we are divorcing after 30 years. He is living in Florida, I'm in Illinois. I wanted to move to Florida to be with him and he said no. Feeling horrible.  I am sorry to hear that you are feeling horrible, but if you com...