Christmas card etiquette

Holiday And Christmas Card Etiquette After Divorce

The holiday season is such a fun time to go to your mailbox. Why? Because you probably get some beautiful holiday and Christmas cards from family and friends. You get to see everyone’s kids, how much they’ve grown, and smiling, happy faces. You also get to send your holiday cards, spreading good cheer and your kids’ happy … Read more

high net worth divorce

What is a High Net Worth Divorce?

What is a high net worth divorce?A high net worth divorce case is one in which the divorcing couple has significant assets, property, and income to divide. These cases often involve complex property division and alimony arrangements. Generally, this means at least a million dollars in assets that need to be divided. Divorce can be … Read more

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10 Reasons to be Thankful on Thanksgiving, Despite Your Awful Divorce

That first Thanksgiving when you’re going through a divorce can be brutal. It’s hard to feel thankful when you’re trying to cope with your awful divorce, and all you can think about is that your marriage is over, your kids are hurting, finances might feel stressful, and the future is scary. But I know you … Read more

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10 Reasons The Mediation Process is a Great Option In Divorce

My clients frequently tell me they feel their lives start to go out of control when they are separating and contemplating divorce. Feeling in control of a situation is important for people.  Popular movies like “The War of the Roses” and “Kramer vs. Kramer” famously depict divorce as a battleground where each partner struggles to survive. … Read more

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Enjoying the Holidays Despite Your Divorce

Enjoying the holidays can feel like a lot of pressure. Especially if you are newly separated, separated or divorced. Or, if you have been divorced for awhile, but are still negotiating holidays with a difficult ex-spouse. In any of these scenarios, you are not alone in that you’re anticipating the upcoming holidays with dread instead … Read more

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Tips to the Divorce Strategy Where Everyone Wins

“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 sound familiar? They’re common types of responses I see on social media … Read more

handling change

Tips for Handling Change During and After Divorce

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 no longer carry it.  The replacement brand is twice the price, and you don’t … Read more

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Divorce in Maryland With This Team

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 divorce that exist now, I … Read more

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Being Alone After Divorce: Why it’s okay and Tips on How to Enjoy it

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 just get out of a toxic marriage? Aren’t you still healing? Aren’t your children still healing??’  … Read more

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When Your Spouse Doesn’t Want A Divorce

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 okay, but never went. I told him I … Read more

breakup advice

Breakup advice: Understanding Your Broken Heart Could Be The Key To Healing

Being in my 50’s, it would be impossible for me to say I haven’t had my heart broken multiple times in my life. Of course when I got divorced it happened, but other men (and even a couple platonic female friends) have broken my heart. That’s why I feel I can offer solid breakup advice. … Read more

alcohol addiction

Why This Couple Survived Alcohol Addiction

Alcohol addiction and other addictions are among the most challenging and heartbreaking things a couple can face. Why? Because usually when one of the people begins suffering from an addiction—drugs, alcohol, sex, or gambling to name a few, one or both people in the relationship have yet to learn about what addiction really is, how … Read more