Contemplating Divorce
Should I divorce? Should I stay for the kids? How will I survive?
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Fearing the Change of Divorce
Think back to when you were a small girl and how, when you were little, the prospect of change was exciting. Perhaps you were scared but excited about losing that first tooth. But it meant growing up and that the tooth fairy was coming to reward you for being brave. Do you recall when you…
Read MoreThe Truth About Divorce for Women
It’s unique for every couple and every individual going through it. You know that— with your head, if not with your heart. But the truth about divorce for women (and men) is painted with both broad and fine brushes. And seeing the big picture is as important as seeing the details. Being lost in the…
Read MoreSmart 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 More6 Must Do’s Before Filing for Divorce
Regardless of your situation, divorce is life-altering. Even if you expect to manage a calm break-up, the financial and emotional challenges could make divorce one of the toughest things you’ll do in your life. For this reason, many people do not prepare themselves adequately before filing for divorce. Unfortunately, most people jump into divorce impulsively—or…
Read MoreThe Betrayal of Infidelity
It is possible to think rationally in the face of divorce… sometimes. The crumbling of a marriage is painful, of course. However, we can be logical about things like financial disputes, changing priorities, long-distance hardships, or child rearing. Infidelity, though? Not so much. Hitting Us Where It Hurts the Most The betrayal of infidelity is…
Read More7 Reasons Why Women Initiate Divorce More Than Men
The wedding-day fantasy seems to be infused into almost every girl’s DNA. Fairy tales nurture it, movies exaggerate it, and shows like Say Yes to the Dress and Four Weddings flat-out exploit it. So it may come as a surprise that women initiate divorce more than men. Perhaps you’re thinking it’s the hype of the…
Read MoreThe Most Insidious Causes of Divorce: 107 Women Tell Their Truths
Whether you’re considering divorce or working through its aftereffects, it’s normal to fixate on why. What caused this and where did the problems begin? Who or what is to blame? In an effort to uncover the most common causes of divorce, SAS surveyed 107 women about why they are divorcing their husbands*, and some of…
Read More35 Divorce Survival Strategies & Insights from Divorced Women
Divorce: it’s one of the most isolating, unraveling, confusing experiences you can go through. And the fact that millions of women have survived it or are going through it alongside you doesn’t make you feel less alone. But what if you could tap into the divorce survival strategies of these women? What if you could…
Read MoreSurviving Infidelity: Should You Stay or Should You Go?
You and your husband are in a committed relationship—or so you thought. You love your husband and your life together. Your husband’s law practice is thriving. Your three children are all happy and healthy and you’ve recently been chosen to head up a major fundraiser for underprivileged children. Then, by chance, you discover titillating emails…
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