I wrote this article several years ago on my 49th birthday, offering 49 phrases and words of encouragement for a divorced woman: Today is my birthday. My 49th birthday. So, in honor of my last year in my 40s I’d like to give you—my readers a g...
Category Archives: Getting Divorced
7 Tips for Living Together During Divorce
Are you living together during divorce? This can be a tough situation. After all, you’ve decided you want a divorce. You want to be separate. But what happens when neither you or your spouse wants to or are able to actually move out? ...
My Spouse is Controlling: What that Means During Divorce
"My spouse is controlling," is something I hear from some clients during our initial consultation. Divorcing a controlling spouse can be an incredibly tough and draining experience. Their behavior can have an impact on the divorce proceedings, making...
Would You Rather Be This Guy’s Ex-Wife or New Wife?
I ran into a woman recently who has been divorced for several years and has three children. We asked each other the usual questions you ask when you haven't seen someone in awhile: "How are things," "How are the kids?" "How's the job?" "How's the lov...
How Divorce Changes a Woman: 9 More Things I Learned
A few weeks ago, I wrote an article called “Am I Happier After Divorce? 9 Things I Learned in my Divorce.” The article gained a lot of attention, so I thought I’d write a part 2, which is How Divorce Changes a woman: 9 MORE Things I learned in ...