The divorce industry is a multi-billion dollar system designed to manage legal separations, asset division, and financial settlements. But what if the divorce process itself is flawed? What if inefficiencies, outdated regulations, and unnecessary legal maneuvers are costing divorcing individuals thousands of dollars—without delivering real results? In our latest episode of We Chat Divorce, we put … Read more
I love it when divorced parents coparent well. My favorite thing to hear is that both parties have put the children first and would not dare think to weaponize them. Children are entirely too important to be thrust in the middle of their parents’ breakup. They are innocent parties, and their peace and sense of … Read more
Although every marriage and situation is unique, I think many people stay in their marriages because it seems like the best option. Maybe they weighed out the pluses and minuses of splitting up, and then determined that staying–even though they are staying in an unhappy marriage, is the better choice versus the alternative of divorce. … Read more
Let’s talk about two concepts that might seem unrelated at first but share an incredible synergy – mediation vs. meditation. Though their differences come down to just one letter, their essence is remarkably aligned. Both practices involve facilitating space for clarity, understanding, and resolution—whether externally, as in mediation, or internally, as in meditation. When it … Read more
Child custody is very complex and can often be a confusing issue to those who are not familiar with the details involved. The common person will most likely be unaware of the issues and details involving child custody unless they are going through a divorce or custody case themself. In order to clear things up … Read more
Loneliness might be the most painful emotion a person can have. It can feel empty and scary and sad and unfair. Being lonely can make a person feel sorry for him or herself. It can make a person feel angry, like “Why me?” It can make someone feel unworthy of love, or like maybe they … Read more
Raising a child is a shared responsibility, and when parents live apart, it’s essential they work together to provide their children with financial security. The law does what it can to ensure the financial wellbeing of children by enforcing child support. How is child support calculated in Georgia? Georgia law has a structured approach, using … Read more
When couples go into divorce mediation, most of the time they have the best intentions, meaning they want the process to work. Unfortunately, some people make statements during mediation sessions that end up undermining the process, to the point where mediation ends up unsuccessful. In this article, I’d like to offer some mediation tips, and … Read more
If someone asked me what the hardest part of divorce is I’d say it’s right after the ex moves out and the children are with him and you’re sitting there home alone, by yourself, wondering how the heck you got to this point. I would go to bed and wake up in an eerily quiet … Read more
You’ve survived the sleepless nights, the endless decisions, and the emotional rollercoaster. You’ve done the hard part. Now let’s talk about what comes next: your post-divorce life. Have you noticed how loud your inner critic can get whenever you think about moving forward or you try to open the door to a future full of … Read more
“Am I entitled to spousal support?” It’s a question we get asked so often by newly separated people. Also known as alimony and spousal maintenance, (which is the term generally used in Texas courts), spousal support is money paid by one spouse to the other, usually on a monthly basis, after separation or divorce. Spousal … Read more
“I’m such a good person. Why do bad things happen to me?” asked my friend. Even though we were on the phone, I could feel the tears welling in her eyes. She went on, “Don’t answer the question right now, just think about it.” So, I decided to answer her question in this article, and … Read more
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