Tips and advice for men and women who have recently split up from a spouse and are now getting divorced.
Your divorce isn’t even final yet, and he has a new girlfriend already. Here she is, all smiles, happy and glowing. Her hair is perfect. Her nails are always done, even her toenails look good. This girl has prepped to the hilt. She’s still in that new relationship phase when she’s got to look perfect … Read more
Life is so much easier when you’re getting along with your ex, isn’t it? No blow-out arguments, no dirty looks, no cruel emails or texts between the two of you, and most importantly the kids can feel the peace, which makes their lives easier. Getting along with the ex means less stress and anxiety in … Read more
I’d like to share some tips on how to get through a divorce emotionally. Divorce truly is an emotional roller coaster. Ups and downs. One day you feel amazing…confident and great about the future, and then something happens and you feel crushed and scared and insecure and hopeless. I would say that that’s how it … Read more
How do you ask for forgiveness from someone you’ve hurt? Something I see happen in many of my mediation sessions is one person attempting to apologize to the other. But there are many kinds of apologies. For instance, one type of apology can demonstrate a person is taking responsibility for their actions. At the … Read more
Couples often show their worst selves during a divorce, and that includes mean and angry text messages and/or emails. It’s not easy trying to figure out how to deal with an angry ex husband sending mean messages, especially when you’re not expecting them. Let me explain… Picture this. You are sitting in front of the … Read more
In Texas, when you are divorcing with a business, court proceedings often get complex. Business ownership can complicate a divorce proceeding because the court seeks to provide a just and right division of property for both parties, which may not necessarily coincide with your views on what an equal division is. A just and right division … Read more
There are only a few guarantees when it comes to most divorce cases. Two of them include: Mom gets the kids on Mother’s Day and Dad gets them on Father’s Day. I’d have to bet it’s written that way in almost every divorce decree, not including cases of sole custody and other special circumstances. … Read more
If you’re facing divorce, you’re probably feeling a lot of anxiety and uncertainty about the future. I understand what you’re going through. I’ve been there myself. Financial planning for divorce might seem intimidating, confusing and time-consuming, but it is vital in achieving a fair divorce outcome. That’s why we created the Divorce Financial Portrait. … Read more
I’m not sure there is a woman on earth who hasn’t said or felt these five words: I can’t live without him. The words are usually spoken or thought during or after a breakup, a divorce, or a death. It’s unbelievably heartbreaking to feel like you can’t live without someone you truly loved and/or … Read more
I frequently meet with new clients shortly after they or their spouse have revealed or discovered an affair in their marriage. Divorce after an affair is always a painful situation for everyone involved. Emotions run high. On one hand there is anger, hurt, and grief. On the other hand might be guilt, shame, and displaced … Read more
From a Divorced Girl Smiling reader: I hate my ex husband. I know it is not good to hold on to anger. I have even emailed him and told him I forgive him for what he did. I have tried really hard to forgive him. But deep down I hate him and I can’t let … Read more
Money is a sensitive subject for many people to talk about, and even the most peaceful co-parenting situations may find that frustrations begin to flare when the topic of sharing expenses comes up. As a divorced parent, you may have encountered lots of confusion and stress when working with your co-parent to figure out how … Read more
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