36 Things to Do If You Are Thinking About Divorce
If you are thinking about divorce, your thoughts can fluctuate, ranging from the mere, fleeting imaginings of what life might be like if you were single, to the repetitive, torturous thought process of “Should I or shouldn’t I divorce?” While one end of the spectrum is entirely normal for many people, the other end can…
Read MoreSole Custody v Full Custody: What’s the Difference
As a parent, you want to be involved in your child’s life. Divorce oftentimes makes this difficult. When you decide to go through with a divorce and you have a child below the age of 18, custody matters come into play, which can oftentimes be very challenging. Do you get sole, partial custody, or supervised…
Read MoreFinding Love After Divorce: How Vulnerability Can Lead to Happiness
Five years after my divorce and nearing my 50th birthday, I am happy to report being somewhere I never thought I would be. Finding love after divorce seemed impossible, yet here I am—happy in a loving, committed relationship, having just celebrated Christmas with my boyfriend’s family. Finding love after divorce is possible, and I can…
Read MoreWhat 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 MoreDivorce Mediation: The Pros and Cons for a Woman
Alternative dispute resolution such as mediation is an attractive option to litigation in virtually all aspects of life. It has become increasingly common in employment and contract disputes. Another area where mediation is becoming popular is divorce. For some, it offers a more cost-effective, quicker, and kinder process than court litigation. Mediation is a cooperative,…
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