Tips and advice for men and women who have recently split up from a spouse and are now getting divorced.
Want to know how to get over a divorce? I have some advice. When I was first getting divorced, I was depressed. I was sad, I was scared, but mostly I was angry. ‘Why did this happen to me?’ and ‘It’s not fair’ were constantly going through my mind. I felt like somehow I was … Read more
How do you rebuild your life after divorce at 50? It takes time and it’s a long journey, but it can be wonderful! Let me start by saying that when facing divorce, you have a choice. You can let the divorce define you and choose to believe you are a failure, or you can use … Read more
In my practice, I find that most of the time, divorcing parents are able to come up with a custody schedule that works for their situation. In fact, there is even flexibility in the arrangement when necessary. If Mom has to work or Dad has to go out of town, both find a way to … Read more
On the brink of divorce several years ago, sitting in my therapist’s office, through tears I asked her a significant question that I think all divorced people have: When trust is broken in a relationship, how can you ever trust anyone again? Trusting someone again in a romantic relationship seems almost unfathomable. It’s like … Read more
Before becoming a life coach specializing in relationships and divorce, I served on the leadership team of a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to end domestic violence by educating people about the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships. During this time, I learned so much about the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships, along … Read more
Do you have questions about divorce? If you are considering divorce, or have already started the process, you probably have a lot! How long will the process take? How is child custody determined? How will our property be divided? In this article, we answer the most common questions about divorce and family law matters. The … Read more
If you are going through a divorce, and someone says to you, “You’ve got to see this movie! It’s a divorce movie, about these two people who get divorced and…” you’d probably stop them right there and say, “No, thanks. Not interested.” After all, why would a divorced person want to watch divorce movies? … Read more
I have a dear old friend who I value for her willingness to ask me hard questions and tell me the truth no matter what. Of course, I appreciate the support of all my friends, but I know I can trust this friend not to try to make me feel better, but rather to help … Read more
There are so many feelings that come with being newly separated and going through a divorce. These include: shock, guilt, devastation, sadness, anxiety, anger, bitterness and…one of the worst—FEAR. Fear is a very powerful emotion that can cause a lot of pain and stress, along with a lot of other issues, both physically and emotionally. … Read more
I’m a divorced dad. This wasn’t something I ever expected or wanted, but it happened. So, I have some tips for divorced dads based on what I’ve learned since my divorce, several years ago. My kids mean everything to me. I was an active and involved dad from day 1 with each of my children. … Read more
Arguing with the ex is a pretty common occurrence, given the fact that one main reason people get divorced is because they argue excessively. So, the interactions that were present in the marriage are usually similar in the divorce. Add resentment, hurt, and angry feelings into the mix, and arguing with the ex can get … Read more
During my initial consultation with a client, there is one question he or she almost always asks: How much does a divorce cost? It’s a very difficult question to answer because there are so many factors involved in a divorce case, and those factors are what dictates the cost. Here are 8 factors that … Read more
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