Category Archives: Getting Divorced

We all know that kids thrive on structure and knowing what to expect, and that includes the holidays. Kids love doing the same things year after year—going to buy the Christmas tree, baking holiday cookies, decorating the home and other family holi...

Wondering what to do with your wedding ring after divorce? How about all those pieces of jewelry you have that you don’t need or want anymore: a necklace you never wear, a bracelet that was given to you that brings back bad memories, a ring you...

Going through a divorce is one of the most difficult life transitions a person can endure. Worrying about finances, the kids, and becoming a single parent amidst the intense emotional pain of the breakup can feel daunting, hopeless, and exhausting. I...

One of the many reasons why divorce is such a stressful process is because it takes a long time.  A lot of people ask, "How long does divorce take after filing papers?" The answer is, if you hire a lawyer and litigate your divorce it can take 1 - 2 ...

When my son was little, he cut his knee, and we ended up at the emergency room where he got a few stitches. His wound was raw at first, and needed to be kept clean and dry. It was red and puffy and swollen, and as he described it, “thumping.” For...