Contemplating Divorce

Should I divorce? Should I stay for the kids? How will I survive?

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Is a Hall Pass in Marriage Better than Divorce?

Two people exchanging a card, symbolizing a hall pass in marriage and shifting relationship boundaries

Once upon a time, marriage used to come with a clear set of rules. For the most part, society believed that marriage symbolized fidelity, commitment, and being exclusive to your partner. Today, many couples are beginning to quietly redefine what those rules really mean. You remember in elementary school when you would ask for a…

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Online Divorce Services: What’s Available to Women Today

Woman researching online divorce services on a laptop while sitting in a home office

It’s 2026, and I know one thing…things look a lot different than they did just a few short years ago, right? We’re in the new age of AI, and we’re being bombarded with so much information that it can feel beyond overwhelming, especially when you’re navigating divorce. Gone are the days of paying for costly…

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Why Women Divorce Men

Woman walking alone between stone columns, symbolizing independence and reflection after divorce

There are many answers to why women divorce men, and while some may be person-specific, I have found that there exist certain common themes or shared reasons, too. Although a Google search reveals that these reasons usually revolve around infidelity, a commitment problem, and the couple not communicating, there are myriad other reasons as well.…

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Can You Emotionally Prepare for a Divorce as a Woman?

Confident middle-aged woman with silver hair and glasses, standing in dramatic light with her hand against a wall, conveying strength and reflection.

So, what’s your reaction to the question: Can you emotionally prepare for divorce as a woman? My first thought was, “No way!” To illustrate, sometimes, it might be a particular film, but for me, it’s most often music. Eva Cassidy’s version of Fields of Gold is just one of the songs that always gets to me.…

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Can You Divorce with No Support System?

Woman sitting alone on the edge of a bed at night, wrapped in a blanket and looking out a window, appearing anxious and deep in thought.

Sarah never thought she would be standing at the intersection of the life she had built over the last fifteen years with her family, and an unknown future she would now be facing alone. Her partner just served her with divorce papers yesterday morning, and she feels paralyzed. None of her friends has ever gone…

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Divorce Always Favors the Woman: True or False?

Woman in an elegant gold evening gown reclines on a red chaise lounge with confetti scattered around her, holding a champagne bottle, suggesting celebration or aftermath of a party.

“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…

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What Are You Telling Yourself After the Affair Has Ended?

What 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…

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What is a Menodivorce?

A vibrant abstract painting bursting with fiery orange, yellow, and blue tones, symbolizing the emotional intensity and upheaval often felt during 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…

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