Category Archives: Getting Divorced

"I'm getting divorced—I need an aggressive divorce attorney." "First thing to do is make sure you have a strong divorce lawyer to fight them." "I've been through a divorce; don't let them mess things up any further. Lawyer up!" Does any of this sou...

Let's talk about handling change and how difficult that can feel during and after divorce. What do the following have in common? 1. You’re in the grocery store, looking for your favorite brand of stone-ground mustard, only to find that they n...

When I first became separated in 2008, I hired a lawyer. That was it. I interviewed two divorce lawyers and picked the one I thought was the best. My lawyer did a pretty good job, but had I known what I know today, and had there been the resources in...

There's a reason so many people jump into serious relationships or get married quickly after a divorce. Hearing about people who announce their engagement just weeks after their divorce was final, I always think,  'What’s the rush? Didn’t you ju...

My heart went out to this woman, whose spouse doesn't want a divorce: “I want a divorce but my husband doesn’t.  I have been unhappy for years. I’ve tried to talk to him. No response. I tried to get him to go to marriage counseling. He said ok...