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Smart Moves for Women: A Financial Consultation for a Divorce
When considering divorce, or before responding to a spouse’s request for divorce, most women know it is smart to consult with a divorce attorney to learn about their rights and entitlements. But few women realize it is equally important to pursue a financial consultation for divorce with an experienced financial advisor. Who is a good…
Read MoreMidlife Divorce: 19 Moves Beyond the Midlife Crisis
We’ve all heard the phrase “midlife crisis” uttered in such a way as to explain why a “perfectly good” marriage of many years has suddenly been kicked to the curb. But what is inside this catch-all term that has us nodding our heads as if we understand? And especially, what are the most important things…
Read MoreWhat to Do After Divorce: Your Top 15 Best Moves
There is no “after divorce” checklist because what helps one person move forward with her life doesn’t always work for the next. We enter and leave our marriages with our own unique sets of personal baggage. Even so, we find thinking carefully about what to do after divorce can help you feel more in control…
Read More35 Best Books on Divorce: How to Think Smart and Protect Your Heart
Are you in that awful place of looking to teach yourself about divorce? Do you want to help your children with the gut-wrenching issue? Or have you a friend who is going through an especially grueling break up and you’d like to support her/him with several books on divorce, speaking to their specific circumstances? Your…
Read MoreWhat is Financial Infidelity? A Guide for Its Afterward
Infidelity, a word often associated with secret romantic affairs, manifests in various forms that breach the trust foundational to any relationship. Beyond the emotional betrayals, there exists a less discussed but equally damaging variant: financial infidelity. This subtle yet profound act of deceit involves the deliberate concealment or mismanagement of finances within a partnership, eroding…
Read MoreHow Do I Manage Divorce on My Own?
In recent times, there’s been a noticeable shift toward couples choosing to handle their divorce on their own. Motivated by a plethora of online resources and tools, many are finding the path to separation more navigatable and cost-effective. But, as with any big life decision, it’s crucial to understand the full picture. Let’s dive into…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreChild Support: 5 Things Mothers Must Know
Divorce involves a lot of financial questions – will I get maintenance? How will we split up our assets? What about my children’s expenses? Child support answers that final question. Child support is the financial aspect of divorce that focuses on which spouse will pay a monthly amount to the other spouse to help raise…
Read MoreThe 4 Types of Divorce and How to Know Which One’s Right for You
Let’s state the obvious and get it out of the way: Divorce is messy. It’s complicated. It’s painful. The not-so-obvious, in part, is this: when it comes to your method of divorce, you’ve got options. There are 4 types of divorce, that is 4 methods or ways to divorce. Which one’s right for you is…
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