When I was first getting divorced, one of the first questions I asked my attorney was, “How long does child support last?” In the state of Illinois, it lasts until the child is 18, or when he/she graduates from high school. At the time, my kids w...
Author: Jackie Pilossoph
What Father’s Day Means To An Ex-Wife
When I think of Father's Day, I think of my dad and always will. But there is another father who is significant on Father's Day: my ex-husband. Why is he important? Because he is my children's father. So, regardless of personal feelings, resentment, ...
Being Friends With Your Ex: Is It Possible And How Do You Get There?
Most people I know who are first getting divorced can’t stand their ex-husbands and/or ex-wives. They either have this deep hatred for the person, or they roll their eyes at the mention of his or her name, or they just feel pity for the person. It ...
Turning Anger and Resentment into Peace and Excitement
Amidst the fear, anger, resentment, anxiety and sadness of divorce, there’s something good. Know what that is? Excitement. The excitement lies not in the past chapters of your life that have already happened, but in the ones to come. And I think th...
The Emotional Stages of Divorce Are Like A Roller Coaster Ride
When I was going through my divorce, everyone said "This must be such a sad time for you." But actually, even more than sadness, what I remember about that time several summers ago was that it felt like a roller coaster of highs and lows. I'm talki...
