Contemplating Divorce
Should I divorce? Should I stay for the kids? How will I survive?
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What is a Divorce Doula?
One would think that giving birth is one thing, and getting divorced is another subject entirely. However, the name “doula” has recently been associated with these life changes. The name ‘doula’ has long been used to describe a midwife who assists a woman in giving birth. Now, the term describes coaches who help women transition…
Read MoreCultural Tradition and the Divorcing Woman: 5 Must-Knows
Divorce can be an isolating experience, especially when cultural tradition and the divorcing woman are at odds. When I informed my family of my divorce back in India, I remember feeling ashamed, before anything else. There were no comforting gazes, sympathetic pats on my back, or consoling words—only questions. “Why?” It was on the tip…
Read MoreCan You Get Divorced for Free?
Seldom is divorce is easy. There is the emotional journey that presents its challenges and confusion. Alongside the emotional ups and downs, divorce brings a financial toll that many face for years. Even filing on your own, without a lawyer, costs money. Your fears about the financial costs of divorce may have you Googling, “Can…
Read MoreYour Domestic Partnership and Divorce
With marriage rates slowing these past years, it’s not uncommon that today, many people find themselves in domestic partnerships. One such arrangement, the domestic partnership, offers benefits similar to marriage. However, dissolving such a partnership, much like a divorce, comes with its own legal considerations. Unfortunately, these partnerships often lack comprehensive protections for assets, which…
Read More5 Common Causes of an Unhappy Marriage
You don’t suddenly realize you have an unhappy marriage; this realization happens over time. Of course, denial plays a part. It’s hard to face that the honeymoon is over and you’re unhappy with the status quo when you’ve invested time, built a life together, and maybe brought children into this world. In hindsight I can…
Read MoreWhat is Palimony & Who Gets It?
Did you know that a partner in a relationship doesn’t have to be married to receive compensation if the relationship ends? They can sue for something called ‘palimony,’ depending on which US State they live in. The media coined the term “palimony” in the 1970s during a court case between actor Lee Marvin and his…
Read MoreHow to Walk Away from an Ex
It’s happening. It doesn’t matter if you have been thinking about this, or if it was forced on you. When it comes to walking away from your Ex in the case of a divorce or breakup, the stress and fear of change come with you. They can rattle you to your bones. So many things…
Read MoreIs My Marriage Over?
Lola hasn’t had it easy the past six months. Her husband, Ivan, is currently recovering from his fourth spinal op, and it looks like there’s going to be a long journey ahead before he’s well again. What started as a simple procedure to fix the pain he was experiencing has turned into a nightmare, with…
Read MoreWhat is the Average Marriage Length in the USA?
I don’t know about you, but before I got married I never thought about how long my marriage would last. I assumed it would be–––FOREVER. As a little girl, I always imagined that was just how the fairy tale was supposed to go. Let’s just say, I’m much older now and fairy tales don’t look…
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