As a private money manager and advisor, I have worked with many divorced women in budgeting and investing as they embrace their new lives. Whether they are still working or are coming away from the divorce with a lump sum of money or both, I find that the task of knowing what you can spend … Read more
From a DGS reader: Feel ALL the guilt today. My body physically hurts. My temples feel bruised from tension. We made the divorce official and told friends and family. We’re still living together until the end of the school year. This divorce guilt is killing me. He’s broken to pieces about our split. I hate … Read more
Statements I hear from those with divorce loneliness: I feel so alone. Nobody understands what I’m going through. I don’t know how I’m going to get through this. I’m terrified of being by myself. It’s so quiet in this house. What if I’m alone forever? Issues pertaining to isolation and divorce loneliness are among the … Read more
Everyone lies a little bit, at one time or another. Let’s face it. Little white lies are told to avoid hurting someone’s feelings, lies are told to make things easier, and sometimes people lie and they don’t even know why they lied. The other day, I was having lunch with a girlfriend who was complaining … Read more
How do you heal after divorce? There are so many ways. Therapy, meditation, time, and more. But I want to share an unconventional tool to help you not only heal after divorce, but to rebuild your confidence and joy, and to regain your sense of self. During divorce, finding grounding activities is essential, and that … Read more
Are you one of those divorced people who is really hating your spouse? I mean deep hatred? If so, my advice is: keep hating your spouse. It’s good for you. Wait, what?! I mean that in a very very sarcastic way. Let me explain! One night, I was very upset with the way my ex … Read more
In a perfect world, child support is calculated and implemented based on a formula. Number of overnights per year, who pays for health insurance to cover the children and salaries of both parents are entered into a software program, called Family Law Software, which determines the amount of child support a parent pays the other. … Read more
When parents are getting divorced, the children or even just one child may start taking sides with one or the other, even if you’ve tried to keep them out of it. So, what do you do when a child is taking sides in a divorce, and even worse, when your ex is doing nothing to … Read more
Blending families, moving in together and starting a new life seems fairytale like. While it’s a wonderful position to be in, the merging of two families into one can be complex and can often be a challenging process. Adding a furry member to the mix, particularly a dog, can amplify these challenges while also offering … Read more
From a reader: I have let go of my divorce anger and I can tell you that my life did not get better. It seems to get worse and worse. I feel trapped… like maybe I deserve to be mistreated by everyone around me. I have such a lack of self-love. Being picked up and … Read more
If you’re anything like me, you’ve been the queen of multi-tasking, the maestro of managing chaos, and the ultimate champion of cheerleading—mostly for everyone else but yourself. I know. I lost myself in a long-term marriage where I felt unheard, betrayed, emotionally abused, and like I was disappearing. At the time, feeling unworthy was the … Read more
In today’s digital world, it’s tempting to rely on online tools like Zillow for a quick estimate of your home’s value. While these platforms offer convenience, they often lack the accuracy and personalized insights that only a real estate professional can provide. Whether you’re curious about your home’s equity or considering if now is a … Read more
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