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?
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…
Read MoreOnline Divorce Services: What’s Available to Women Today
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…
Read MoreWhy Women Divorce Men
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.…
Read MoreCan You Emotionally Prepare for a Divorce as a Woman?
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.…
Read MoreCan You Divorce with No Support System?
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…
Read MoreDivorce 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…
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