The Single Woman’s Guide to Surviving the Holidays

The Single Woman's Guide to Surviving the Holidays

Well, single ladies, we’ve only got about 6 weeks to get ready for Christmas and 2 weeks for Thanksgiving. Since we’re flying solo, with kids or without, divorced or just solitary, it’s time to dive into the Single Woman’s Guide to Surviving the Holidays. Break out your Excel sheets, budget planners, and the Xanax. Oh,…

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What Happens in a Contested Divorce?

What Happens in a Contested Divorce?

Whether you’re thinking about getting a divorce or have started the process, knowing what happens in a contested divorce is a key first step in determining how you should proceed. Your friends, family, and colleagues might have said divorce is time-consuming, expensive, and emotional. This can be true if it is a contested divorce. Both…

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Do Women Regret Divorce?

Do Women Regret Divorce?

Regret is paying a toll over and over again to drive back onto a bridge we’ve already crossed and park there, staring in the rearview mirror at a lane we could have taken.  That doesn’t stop most of us from doing exactly that, though, especially after a divorce. There are countless ways to second-guess ourselves…

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What If I Can’t Afford a Divorce Attorney?

What If I Can't Afford a Divorce Attorney?

Divorce is undeniably a challenging, stressful, and costly process. Many divorce attorneys demand substantial initial retainers ranging from $2,000 to $20,000. They also charge high hourly billing rates spanning from $300 to $950. As if ending your marriage, dividing assets, and raising your children as coparents weren’t enough to bear, the financial burden of affording…

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How to Plan for a Divorce

How to Plan for a Divorce

Deciding to plan for a divorce is significant and emotionally charged. If you find yourself on this precipice, the thoughts ricocheting in your head are probably signaling a need for courage (because of your fear), a need for empowerment (because of your vulnerability), and a need for preparation (because, just where the heck are you…

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Dating a Man Who is Going Through a Divorce

Dating a Man Who is Going Through a Divorce

This is one of those relationship scenarios for which I may not have set a great example, but I did become an excellent cautionary tale. I just didn’t realize I’d be telling it that way 30 years later. Date a man going through a divorce? Yep, I sure did. And that was before the term…

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What Does the Process of Divorce Look Like?

What Does the Process of Divorce Look Like?

If the idea of getting a divorce has crossed your mind, and you’re feeling a bit lost about how to get started, know that you’re not the only one in this situation. Divorce is far from being a simple matter, it’s complex and demanding. Every divorce follows a basic path. The process begins with filing…

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The Collaborative Divorce Model: What Women Should Know

The Collaborative Divorce Model: What Women Should Know

Divorce is undoubtedly one of the most emotionally and financially challenging events that a person can go through in life. The adversarial nature of traditional divorce proceedings can exacerbate the stress and tension, making it a grueling process for everyone involved. Mediation has long been seen as an alternative but sometimes does not offer adequate…

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Divorced Women and Finances: Navigating the Path Forward

Divorced Women and Finances: Navigating the Path Forward

Divorce can be a challenging and emotionally draining experience for anyone, but for women, the financial repercussions add an additional layer of complexity and struggle. Studies show that the financial aftermath of divorce can be grim for many women, with many never fully recovering financially. However, amidst the disquieting statistics, there is hope. Stepping into…

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