Tips and advice for men and women who have recently split up from a spouse and are now getting divorced.
In an era where mental health and personal development are paramount, both coaching and therapy have emerged as vital resources for individuals seeking growth, support, and transformation. Despite their overlapping goals of improving well-being, the difference between a life coach and therapist is significant. Divorce/life coaching and therapy are distinct practices with unique methodologies, objectives, … Read more
As I look back on myself as a newly separated 41 year-old–feeling scared and sad and angry and hopeless and lonely, I realize now how utterly lost I was. Those first several months going through a divorce with two young children were painful and difficult. Every day it felt like there was a new problem. … Read more
My birthday falls on Labor Day weekend (or right before or right after), which is a good thing for me, since so much of the time, it’s on the weekend or on the holiday, so while everyone is celebrating Labor Day, I usually celebrate “my birthday weekend.” I get pretty emotional around my birthday, so … Read more
Divorce is often a complex, emotionally charged process. When couples decide to part ways, a divorce attorney becomes a crucial ally in navigating the legal intricacies involved. But what do divorce attorneys do exactly? I can’t speak for all divorce attorneys, but here are 7 things I do as a divorce attorney, and that I’d … Read more
Divorce is never easy, and when children are involved, the complexities multiply. At DearDivorceCoach.com, we understand the myriad of challenges parents face when navigating co-parenting, and we focus how to coparent. We are also very aware of those situations in which coparenting can get extremely difficult when an ex spouse is disrespectful and toxic. That’s … Read more
Going back to work after divorce can truly feel daunting for many reasons. I experienced it firsthand. With fears that can include technology, leaving the kids with a nanny or in daycare, the big lifestyle change, and not feeling like you are capable of finding a job, it’s a stressful thought. But, it doesn’t have … Read more
As a Family Law Attorney and Mediator, I hear these comments from some clients when they are completely frustrated with their soon-to-be ex and coparent: “She’s crazy!”“He’s a narcissist!”“No one is listening to me!” The unfortunate reality in family law is that you have to deal with complex family dynamics that could stem from issues … Read more
There are so many reasons people get divorced, but they all boil down to the same concept: one or both are unhappy in the marriage. And, unhappiness can lead to depression. In this article, I want to address depression and divorce, as it is often hard to know which came first. In other words, is … Read more
Dating after divorce can feel like a nightmare. At least it did for me. When I got divorced in 2008, I made a beeline for husband #2, which was the worst strategy a newly divorced person could take. My plan resulted in: dating all the wrong people, putting up with bad behavior, and putting a … Read more
When I was newly separated, I was brokenhearted. I also had feelings of fear, anger, resentment and confusion. I felt like I was living in a fog, like maybe I’d wake up the next day and this would all have been a dream. Unfortunately, the nightmare was real. What I do remember so vividly, even … Read more
A woman who was trying to save money in her divorce was shocked when she talked to a divorce lawyer. “This is crazy!” she said. “The divorce lawyer wants a $5,000 retainer fee – and that’s just the start! He won’t even tell me how much I’ll end up paying him overall. It could be … Read more
Can’t make decisions during divorce? You’re not alone. Many people going through a divorce have a hard time making decisions for many reasons. These include: Insecurity: You don’t have the confidence that the decisions you make will be the right ones. Indecision: Indecisiveness is very common in divorce. After all, these are big decisions … Read more
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