Tips and advice for men and women who have recently split up from a spouse and are now getting divorced.
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
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
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
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
Am I happier after divorce? I’d say yes. I think most divorced people would say yes. Maybe not right after the divorce, and definitely not during divorce, but as time goes by, I think we all end up happier after divorce—whether we wanted the divorce or not. So I’m happier after divorce. Fine. But … Read more
Do you ever feel that unwanted anger is sometimes weighing you down? Do you want to know how to find inner peace but feel like anger is preventing that? Unwanted anger can be a powerful force that can wreak havoc on your relationships, your work, and even your health. But what if I told you … Read more
Why Settle for FINE When You Can Have FABULOUS? Going from fine to fabulous isn’t as hard as you think. In this article, I am going to offer 10 tips that will transform your life. How many times a day do we respond with “I’m fine” when asked how we’re doing? Has life become so … Read more
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 were 3 and 5 so that seemed like a … Read more
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: When you have children you commit to always being there for them. There is guilt knowing your divorce will impact your children emotionally. You will be … Read more
Divorce is one of the most challenging life transitions, and it can be debilitating on so many levels. The emotional and financial turmoil is often overwhelming, leaving many women feeling lost and vulnerable. But in the middle of all this chaos, building resilience can be your anchor, helping you navigate this time with strength, clarity, … Read more
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, anger, or frustration that he might bring me, at times, the fact … Read more
Are you getting divorced because of substance abuse? If alcoholism or addiction has been a major factor in the breakdown of you marriage, you may be left wondering how the court will weigh these issues in your divorce case. First and foremost, it is important to speak to an attorney as soon as possible if … Read more
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