Thinking divorce? Knowledge is power. When you know what to expect before, during, and after divorce, you can better prepare for your future. But divorce is an emotional and stressful experience. Equip yourself now with the information you need to make informed decisions – rather than emotional ones – to secure the financial and emotional … Read more
Have you ever heard the term “divorce month?” January, “Divorce Month” is the month when divorce lawyers commonly report a marked increase in inquiries about divorce. Some attorneys even see a rise of as much as 25-30 percent. Supporting anecdotal reports of a January surge, a Google Trend search of “divorce lawyer“ shows that January and July have been a peak for the search term for the past five years. What‘s going on? Why is January “Divorce Month?” Here are … Read more
Have you ever heard the song, Levitating, by Dua Lipa? It was released a few years ago, but I had never heard it until a couple days ago. On our way home from our early New Year’s Eve dinner, my daughter put it on in the car. When I heard it, I went nuts. I … Read more
When starting the divorce process, the first thing people typically do is meet with a divorce attorney or two or three. They then hire one. But how do you know you hired the right person? How do you know that you are choosing for the right reasons? Maybe you listened to your gut, which is … Read more
Happy new year, you beautiful Divorced girl! (or guy or almost divorced girl or guy). To end the year, I want to tell you how much I appreciate your readership and involvement in the DGS community. I love hearing from you, getting updates, and reading all the feedback (both good and bad) that keep me … Read more
Selling a home in divorce can be a complicated process, especially when property division has yet to be finalized. To help divorcing couples navigate this challenging situation, I’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions and answers. Whether you are concerned about who pays for repairs or how sale proceeds are divided, understanding the process … Read more
There’s nothing I enjoy more than watching people open presents from me. The anticipation of seeing their faces light up is so exciting and meaningful. Whether it’s little kids fiercely ripping open wrapping paper, or a spouse grinning while opening a gift because he knows what it is, or a girlfriend delicately taking tape off … Read more
Feeling unheard in a relationship is one of the worst feelings in the world! It can lead a person to feeling: lonely, alone, sad, frustrated, disappointed, resentful and angry. Feeling unheard in a relationship can really cause a breakdown in communication, and ultimately lead to a breakup, a divorce, or just an unhappy relationship. There … Read more
I have a special message for those feeling sad on Christmas or Hanukkah this year. Maybe you’re going through a divorce, or maybe you are already divorcedand you’re just feeling lonely this year. Maybe your ex has the kids and that’s causing you pain. Whatever the reasons are for your feelings of sadness on Christmas … Read more
Parents are constantly working to instill good values and positive behavior in their children, but kids also learn directly from our actions, even when we’re not actively working to teach them. More often than not, despite our best efforts, children will absorb far more from what we do than what we say. When it comes … Read more
“Did I do the right thing?” is probably a question that many newly separated and divorced men and women ask themselves. Even though in your heart you knew separating was the best thing, time starts to bring loneliness, emptiness and fear into the mix, and it’s easy to have second thoughts about divorce. “Maybe … Read more
I was on a plane a couple days ago, and I spent the three-hour flight watching the 1946 Christmas movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” I’ve seen parts of this movie at least 30 times in my life if I had to guess, but had never actually watched it from start to finish. I’m going to … Read more
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