Life After Divorce: 6 Dating Tips on How to Show Up

Life after divorce dating can challenge your confidence.

You might be thinking about dating now that you’ve arrived here in this land of the unknown, your life after divorce; and this particular aspect of it can be intimidating, exciting, and frankly, straight-up terrifying. When my marriage ended I was, or so I thought, eager to start dating, and I set up an online…

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How to File for Divorce in My State?

Woman using a laptop while sitting on a bed, researching how to file for divorce and prepare for the next steps

By this point of visiting our SAS for Women website, ladies, you must know that divorce law varies from state to state. But the over-all considerations that women must think about before commencing a divorce action are similar regardless of where they reside. This article will explore the steps to consider before you file for…

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What is a Civil Union?

Two older women sitting together outdoors, representing a committed couple considering a civil union

A rose by any name still smells as sweet, the saying goes. People sometimes talk about “marriage” and “civil union” as if they were the same flower in different colors. They are related, but they are not the same, and the differences matter a great deal if you are trying to understand your legal standing.…

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What If I Can’t Afford a Divorce Attorney?

What If I Can't Afford a Divorce Attorney?

Divorce is hard. It’s stressful, it’s emotionally draining, and it can be expensive. A lot of divorce attorneys ask for an initial retainer somewhere between $2,000 and $20,000, and their hourly rates often run from $300 to $950. On top of ending your marriage, dividing your assets, and raising your children as coparents, the cost…

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Is Child Support Taxable?

Mother and young child standing together inside a train, looking out through the front window during their journey.

What do women not know about child support? And how does it relate to taxes? Most women know that if they are the custodial parent, they are entitled to some amount in basic child support every month. But few understand the potential tax implications associated with child support and spousal maintenance. On the federal level,…

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Why Wives are Unhappy in Marriage: The 5 Most Popular Reasons

Woman standing alone in shallow ocean water at the beach, looking out toward the waves at sunrise or sunset.

Boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy gets girl back, and together now at last, they live happily ever after. Sound familiar? This male-centered, tried-and-tested formula has been the basis for many a Hollywood movie or romantic comedy. Do you remember watching Sandy and Danny finally get together before flying away in Greased Lightnin’s convertible?…

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Maximizing Your Divorce Settlement with a Forensic Accountant

Magnifying glass examining hidden money and financial documents during a divorce investigation and forensic accounting process.

Going through a divorce can feel emotionally exhausting on its own. Once financial concerns enter the picture, things often become even more overwhelming. Questions about assets, debts, income, and what is actually fair can quickly become complicated. This is especially true when one spouse has handled most of the finances throughout the marriage. This is…

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