Getting a Divorce
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How to Survive Divorce in 11 Soul-Affirming Ways
You’ve probably heard that half of all marriages in the US end in divorce. That’s not quite true. It’s 43% of all first marriages end in divorce according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Is it a disease, getting divorced? That’s another article. What matters is that divorce is a fact in modern…
Read MoreAdvice on Child Custody: 9 Tips for Working with an Attorney for Children (AFC)
Often, the most pressing divorce question for parents is how will custody of the children be determined. In most states, if the couple cannot agree on the custody arrangement, custody will be determined by a “best interest” standard and on a case-by-case basis. In many states, the courts now also consider the wishes of the…
Read MoreGray Divorce: 10 Must Knows for Women
Even if you spend a fortune having your gray roots tinted every month, this doesn’t mean your divorce will be harder than if you were in your thirties or forties. On the contrary, gray hair – and a gray divorce, considered a divorce at age 50 or older – are a state of mind. Sure,…
Read MoreWhat is Considered Child Abandonment in a Divorce?
Divorce isn’t easy, and when you are thinking about it or even in the midst of it, it’s natural that concerns for your children are particularly pressing. One of the worst fears you might torment yourself with is child abandonment in a divorce. What happens down the road when you lose control of what your child…
Read MoreFinding Love After Divorce: 6 Women Tell Their Truths
Finding love after divorce is like maneuvering through a minefield. After the trauma of separation and starting a new life, it’s hard to believe that one day you’ll be ready to be part of a new relationship. But many people do tackle the dating game and find new soulmates, companions, and surprising friends. As a…
Read MoreWhat are the No-Fault Divorce States in the US?
When deciding to file for divorce, most of us feel lost. Divorce isn’t typically part of the marriage plan, but life changes, and you may have to face it. As you learn about the process, you may find the nuances of how to file and the different types of divorces complicated. This article will focus…
Read MoreDivorce Care for You and the Women You Love
So, you have come to the conclusion that you need to divorce your spouse. You are in shock that your marriage has come to this, it feels like a death has taken place. Your thoughts and feelings are racing and the practical side of things can seem so hard to manage. It can be chaotic.…
Read MoreMidlife Divorce: 19 Moves Beyond the Midlife Crisis
We’ve all heard the phrase “midlife crisis” uttered in such a way as to explain why a “perfectly good” marriage of many years has suddenly been kicked to the curb. But what is inside this catch-all term that has us nodding our heads as if we understand? And especially, what are the most important things…
Read MoreMaking It as a Strong Single Mom After Divorce
For those who are mothers, you know it’s one of the most beautiful roles in the world. It is also one of the hardest. When you add the stress of divorce, the burden of bills and expenses to cover solo, and the feeling of aloneness, it can feel unsurmountable; like the weight of the world…
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