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 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…
Read MoreHow to Manage Your Emotional Divorce Spending During and After Divorce
As a divorced woman, I certainly don’t have any regrets in the decision to end my marriage, but perhaps just maybe one or two regarding the way I spent my money. If we’re not careful, mistakes during and after a divorce can affect our lives for years to come. Common financial mistakes people make at…
Read MoreHow to Face Feeling Alone After Divorce
Most of us, as we embark on our new life after divorce, face feelings of sadness and loneliness that make us not only sore but confused and occasionally, resentful. Humans are social, community-based creatures. Feeling lonely is one of the most difficult emotions for us to cope with. We might feel shortchanged, betrayed even, because…
Read MoreTelling Your Husband You Want a Divorce When He Doesn’t
Few moments in life feel as heavy as telling your husband you want a divorce, especially if he doesn’t agree. The thought alone can stir anxiety, fear, or even nausea. For many women, this talk means the beginning of a life-changing transition, one that demands courage and compassion in equal measure. Let’s face it, divorce…
Read MoreWhat are the Different Stages of Divorce?
Whatever life-changing experience you’re going through, the loss of a job, or a loved one, a personal health crisis, or a divorce, the challenge usually involves particular stages. These specific stages are often explored in books, articles, movies, and, of course, personal counseling sessions all over the world. When you realize this, that there are…
Read MoreWhy are Women Having a Divorce Party? And Should You?
How you respond to getting through your divorce is unique to you, much like your divorce story. Some women find joy and relief in marking the moment with friends, while others need quiet time to recover. Often, it can depend on how the marriage ended. The person who chose to leave is usually the one…
Read MoreHidden Assets: Is There a Penalty for Hiding Them in Divorce?
One of the biggest divorce fears and actual dangers for women is the risk that her spouse will hide assets from her if they split, and she will never know. In a recent Wall Street Journal article, Liza Caldwell, the founder of SAS for Women, was interviewed on the topic “Five Common Mistakes People Make…
Read MoreDissolution of a Marriage or a Divorce? Understanding the Difference
What does the term dissolution of marriage mean? This may be an individual’s personal realization that it is time to cut their losses. Couples counseling hasn’t worked. Prayers have not been answered in the way they were desired. Or face-to-face attempts to make things better with their spouse have not turned the marriage around. This…
Read MoreQuestions to Ask a Divorce Attorney at a Consultation
You may be thinking about divorce and have grown tired of the spin cycle, thinking about it over and over again. Or, you suspect divorce is probably in your future, and you wonder what to do next. Or, dear Reader, you may have been hit with a divorce, or know that it’s going to happen,…
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