Happy New Year, Beautiful! 23 Tips for a Beautiful Year Ahead

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

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Selling a Home in Divorce Before Property Division is Finalized

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

presence not presents

It’s Your Presence, Not Presents that Matters Most

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

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Feeling Unheard in a Relationship? Here are 4 Reasons Why

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

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Feeling Sad On Christmas or Hanukkah? Focus On These Three Things

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

children and divorce

Children and Divorce: 3 Things They Will Learn

 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

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Did I Do The Right Thing? Advice For Second Thoughts About Divorce

 “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

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Divorce Advice For Mothers: 20 Things You Might Want To Say To Your Kids

I have some divorce advice for mothers. Being a divorced mom since 2008, I can say that life hasn’t exactly been easy. But, whose life is easy? What I mean is, whether you are married, divorced, widowed or single, everyone has life challenges. I have lived life as a divorced mom for so long, that I … Read more

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Here Is Your Name Change After Divorce Checklist

Should you change your name back after divorce? There is no right or wrong answer. But, if you decide changing your name back is right for you, this article will provide you with your name change after divorce checklist! Should you change your name back after divorce? Let’s address it. If you’re a woman, you’re … Read more

Christmas card etiquette

Holiday And Christmas Card Etiquette After Divorce

The holiday season is such a fun time to go to your mailbox. Why? Because you probably get some beautiful holiday and Christmas cards from family and friends. You get to see everyone’s kids, how much they’ve grown, and smiling, happy faces. You also get to send your holiday cards, spreading good cheer and your kids’ happy … Read more

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Thinking Of Separating? Here are Answers To Questions You Might Have

Deciding whether or not to stay in a marriage is not only daunting, but the tormenting dilemma can feel hopeless, since both options – leaving or staying might seem depressing or wrong. If you’re thinking of separating, you are facing a time of complete uncertainty, confusion and second-guessing yourself. People thinking of separating have countless questions … Read more