What are the Rights of a Custodial Parent?
A “custodial parent” is the legal term that represents the parent the child lives with for most of the calendar year. Many people refer to a custodial parent as the “primary caretaker” or “primary residential parent,” granting them numerous rights. Alternatively, the parent that spends the least amount of time with the child is called…
Read MoreSingle After Divorce: 6 Easy Ways to Recommit to Summer
Summer is here, whether our vulnerability is ready for it or not. For many of us women, single after divorce, summer can mean reading others’ out-of-office message replies and wondering where we will go now, now that we’re alone. Maybe, post-divorce we’re not feeling the smörgåsbord of summer choices we used to have. Maybe our…
Read MoreYour Ex-Husband’s Harassment: How to Deal with It Emotionally and Legally
Nobody ever talks about the harassment you face after your divorce. A common misconception is that once a woman leaves their marriage, the bullying from their Ex will stop. However, in reality, harassment, intimidation, and hostility often escalate for women who choose to leave their husbands. Rooted in an abuser’s desire for power and control,…
Read MoreHow to Survive Divorce When It Looks Hopeless
There’s a twilight period in life when hope seems like a forgotten concept, swallowed up in the dense fog of despair. Divorce – even the mere thought of it – can feel like walking a tightrope in that very twilight. It’s the precipice of losing what you had, the leaving of what you thought was…
Read MoreSolo Travel After Divorce: Finding Yourself, Faraway
Not long after my marriage broke up at age 46, I planned a trip to Europe all by myself. I loved the idea of its adventure and its freedom — solo travel after divorce. Just before leaving, I had a conversation with my therapist, who reminded me that I now had a blank canvas on…
Read MoreDivorce for Women: Why It’s Different
For more reasons than we can explain, when it comes to the crisis of a marriage breaking up, divorce for women is different. We all know the tired cliché about a couple driving on the road and what happens when they become lost. The man will keep driving, even driving in circles, says the cliché.…
Read MoreHow to (Smartly) Plan for a Divorce When It’s Not What You Want
Even if whispered, the word “divorce” when it’s said to you can feel like a punch in the stomach, sucking the wind from your lungs and stopping your breath. Both overwhelming and shocking, you might struggle to take in its meaning, but as a river of stress floods your system, things become a blur. In…
Read MoreChild Custody in Illinois: What You Must Know as a Mom
Every state has its own laws in dealing with divorce and child custody. As a mother, it’s important to understand your state’s child custody laws thoroughly. Understanding the state laws will help to ensure you know how the divorce process will impact your children and how best to be prepared. This article will outline the…
Read MoreHow Many Divorces Are Recorded Each Year and Other Curious Statistics
Did you know that yours (… if you go there) — and all divorces are recorded? As with many countries, the United States records a majority of its divorces. This means that the state stores the general information about your divorce, including the reason for the divorce, information about the people involved, the date of…
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