Contemplating Divorce
Should I divorce? Should I stay for the kids? How will I survive?
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Divorce Always Favors the Woman: True or False?
“I‘m an excellent housekeeper. Every time I get a divorce, I keep the house,” — Zsa Zsa Gabor. In this article, SAS looks at the often-heard script that divorce always favors the woman, and it’s quite possible that tongue-in-cheek quotes, such as the above, have contributed to this idea. Oh yeah, and have you heard…
Read MoreWhat Are You Telling Yourself After the Affair Has Ended?
It’s happened. Your soul mate, the love of your life, your reason for breathing, has left you, and there’s no oxygen. You thought what you had together was your destiny. Your galaxy. And I am not talking about your marriage. I’m talking about you, in the wake of your lover leaving you. What do you…
Read MoreHow Can I Afford to Live Alone After Divorce?
After more than 20 years working with women going through the often painful process of divorce, I can tell you a question I have gotten time and time again is how can I afford to live alone after my divorce? Before getting into the weeds, I will give you the simple answer: It’s yes, you…
Read MoreWhat is a Menodivorce?
I remember the moment a friend of mine first mentioned the term “Menodivorce.” My initial thought was, “Wow! Now that’s an interesting confluence of words.” I couldn’t help but ponder the depth of what the term might really mean. It made perfect sense to me, in a weird kind of way. You’re not just losing…
Read MoreTelling Your Husband You Want a Divorce When He Doesn’t
Few moments in life feel as heavy as telling your husband you want a divorce, especially if he doesn’t agree. The thought alone can stir anxiety, fear, or even nausea. For many women, this talk means the beginning of a life-changing transition, one that demands courage and compassion in equal measure. Let’s face it, divorce…
Read MoreWhat are the Different Stages of Divorce?
Whatever life-changing experience you’re going through, the loss of a job, or a loved one, a personal health crisis, or a divorce, the challenge usually involves particular stages. These specific stages are often explored in books, articles, movies, and, of course, personal counseling sessions all over the world. When you realize this, that there are…
Read MoreHidden Assets: Is There a Penalty for Hiding Them in Divorce?
One of the biggest divorce fears and actual dangers for women is the risk that her spouse will hide assets from her if they split, and she will never know. In a recent Wall Street Journal article, Liza Caldwell, the founder of SAS for Women, was interviewed on the topic “Five Common Mistakes People Make…
Read MoreDissolution of a Marriage or a Divorce? Understanding the Difference
What does the term dissolution of marriage mean? This may be an individual’s personal realization that it is time to cut their losses. Couples counseling hasn’t worked. Prayers have not been answered in the way they were desired. Or face-to-face attempts to make things better with their spouse have not turned the marriage around. This…
Read MoreQuestions to Ask a Divorce Attorney at a Consultation
You may be thinking about divorce and have grown tired of the spin cycle, thinking about it over and over again. Or, you suspect divorce is probably in your future, and you wonder what to do next. Or, dear Reader, you may have been hit with a divorce, or know that it’s going to happen,…
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