A Single Woman on Holiday: 6 Must Do’s for Meeting Yourself
We don’t know what we’ve got till it’s gone. This is true for so many things after divorce, but in this case, I am referring to family vacations, those idealized holidays we took with our children and our husband. Those rare two weeks, where away from the home front, and the grind of our jobs,…
Read MoreHow Can a Court Custody Order Be Changed?
To parents, one of the most important aspects of the divorce process is custody of the children. While most people do not go to court for divorce in the United States, for those who do, the final court custody order is often the divorce’s most contentious and important part. This order can give you the…
Read MoreDivorce Anniversary: My Third Year of Being Imperfect but Free
It is common for divorced women to underestimate our achievements, our accomplishments, and who we’ve become as a result. After all, many of us are powering on, too busy looking ahead that we never pause to look back. Others of us might still view our divorce as a failure, too, so we refuse to really…
Read MoreHow to Help a Friend Through a Divorce in 18 Loyal Ways
There may not be an infallible method for how to help a friend through a divorce, nor how to pry off the lid she’s got clamped on her real feelings. Sometimes, though, you may wish for a lid to put on her determination to post every insulting meme she can find, and block her from…
Read MoreMy Husband Destroyed Me Emotionally
Recently, two people wrote me. One was a woman who shared, “My husband destroyed me emotionally. How do I ever move on?” And ironically the other was a man, who said, “Women don’t have a monopoly on being abused.” My heart goes out to both of these brave people who are suffering, and to others…
Read MoreYour State Law and Divorce
In the United States, every state has its own set of laws governing divorce proceedings. There is a nationwide set of laws guiding divorce or family law matters, but the state you reside in, and are a citizen of, will dictate the specifics of your case. Therefore, it’s important to learn about your state’s particular…
Read MoreA Legal Separation for a Woman: Pros and Cons
There are many factors to consider when you want to end a marriage. Before considering all the traditional factors that come with ending a marriage, like property division, custody arrangements, and lawyer involvement, you must decide whether your marriage will end via divorce or legal separation. Every woman has different needs that will impact this…
Read MoreWhy Choose Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) If You are Divorcing
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a way to settle disputes outside of court. It can be cheaper and faster than traditional litigation, and it often preserves relationships. It goes without saying that divorces are messy. Unfortunately, this is especially true if things get heated and you have to go to court. While litigation does not…
Read MoreThe Five Kinds of Divorce Cases: Is One Yours?
The desire to be separate from your partner is the main reason for any divorce. While many factors and considerations lead up to the divorce, that one big goal generally stays the same. Additionally, while there is one main goal to a divorce, there are five ways to accomplish that goal or five common divorce…
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