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The Most Valuable Asset You Have in Divorce

Think about the most valuable asset you have. If you’re getting divorced, you will probably own half of it. Divorce is a scary time, especially when it comes to your assets. Stock portfolios, annuities, 401Ks, pension plans, cryptocurrency, a second home, airline miles, art and other collectibles are some examples. Then there’s your house. I … Read more

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Divorce Mortgage Planning: What It Is and Why It Matters During Divorce

Divorce is not only an emotional and legal journey—it’s also one of the most significantfinancial transitions many people will face in their lifetime. Beyond the legalities andemotional toll, divorce most often requires separating joint financial lives that have beenintricately connected. Among the most significant of these assets is the marital home. While attorneys, mediators, and … Read more

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Why Is This Woman’s Divorced Boyfriend Acting Like He’s Still Married?

There are multiple reasons people get divorced, and every divorce is unique. But almost always, when a couple splits up, among the reasons why is that the couple no longer has the desire to spend time together. Period. I mean, you get divorced because you want to be apart. But that’s not the case for … Read more

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How to be Independent in Life after Divorce

For many people, one of the scariest things about getting divorced is having to be much more independent. For example, I have a friend who moved right from her parent’s house into the home she shared with her husband for 30 years until they got divorced. I remember when she was going through her divorce, … Read more

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Why Isn’t My House Selling?

In today’s shifting market, the question of “Why isn’t my house selling?” is becoming increasingly common—especially in divorce cases. What used to be a predictable process is now full of friction and frustration. We’re seeing it more frequently: properties that linger on the market far longer than expected. And when a home doesn’t sell, it … Read more

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6 Tips To Relationship Happiness

Most of us have heard of the concept of looking at our relationship with our partner as a garden that we plant and tend. The concept being that as with a garden, we plant the seeds of our relationship with another, and watch as it blooms into something that brings beauty and joy into our … Read more

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Dating Advice: There Are No Buts In a Healthy Romantic Relationship

I have some great dating advice, sparked by a conversation I recently had with a friend. My friend has been divorced for a couple years and recently ended a relationship that lasted for several months.   Looking back, every time I would ask her how it was going with this guy, she would say, “Well…” … Read more

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Divorced Parents Paying for College: How Does it Work?

Divorce and College.  Two words that are both equally hard to manage on their own without much research, guidance and support.  But what happens when you are divorced or getting divorced and at the same time, your children are approaching or even already in their college years? The combination can feel overwhelming. In this article, … Read more

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Retirement Accounts, Pension Plans and Divorce

When it comes to retirement accounts, pension plans and divorce, things can become extremely complex. Oftentimes, complications can lead to details getting overlooked in a divorce settlement. While it is easy to focus on more immediate concerns like the marital home or child custody, failing to properly divide retirement assets, including pensions, can have serious … Read more

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Is Drinking Wine Every Night During Divorce A Bad Thing?

I thought it was important to write about an issue that is oftentimes brushed under the rug, but extremely important, especially during divorce. I’m talking about drinking wine every night to soothe anxiety about divorce and just relax. I’m not judging because I did it. When I was first separated, I began drinking wine a … Read more