How to Tell Your Child You’re Dating After Divorce
Many children of divorced parents dream that their mom and dad will get back together again. It’s a common thread. The stresses and trauma of a divorce make them envy the kids at school who look as if they are living happily ever after, just like on television. Your children don’t understand that they will…
Read MoreSample Divorce Paperwork, Questions, and Scenarios: What’s Their Value?
When navigating a divorce on your own, without the help of a lawyer, it might feel completely overwhelming. This is especially true if you know your case will go to court. While the legal system can be daunting, there are concrete actions you can take to help yourself feel more confident throughout the process. You…
Read MoreLeaving the Divorce Behind with Solo Travel
I got divorced in 2011. It was difficult, painful, and uncomfortable. Like most people, I wanted to focus on leaving the divorce behind after it was over. I’ve always loved traveling, since long before I was married. I’m no stranger to traveling solo, but it was still an adjustment to travel without my husband. While…
Read MoreHow Do I Manage Divorce on My Own?
In recent times, there’s been a noticeable shift toward couples choosing to handle their divorce on their own. Motivated by a plethora of online resources and tools, many are finding the path to separation more navigatable and cost-effective. But, as with any big life decision, it’s crucial to understand the full picture. Let’s dive into…
Read MoreDivorce Effects on Children: What You Must Know
Divorce is a massive change for every member of the family. It impacts everyone. We know that as a mom, you want to know how divorce effects your children so you can be there to protect and lessen any negative effects. All children are different and will be affected in different ways, and at the…
Read MoreThe Single Woman’s Guide to Surviving the Holidays
Well, single ladies, we’ve only got about 6 weeks to get ready for Christmas and 2 weeks for Thanksgiving. Since we’re flying solo, with kids or without, divorced or just solitary, it’s time to dive into the Single Woman’s Guide to Surviving the Holidays. Break out your Excel sheets, budget planners, and the Xanax. Oh,…
Read MoreWhat Happens in a Contested Divorce?
Whether you’re thinking about getting a divorce or have started the process, knowing what happens in a contested divorce is a key first step in determining how you should proceed. Your friends, family, and colleagues might have said divorce is time-consuming, expensive, and emotional. This can be true if it is a contested divorce. Both…
Read MoreDo Women Regret Divorce?
Regret is paying a toll over and over again to drive back onto a bridge we’ve already crossed and park there, staring in the rearview mirror at a lane we could have taken. That doesn’t stop most of us from doing exactly that, though, especially after a divorce. There are countless ways to second-guess ourselves…
Read MoreDating a Man Who is Going Through a Divorce
This is one of those relationship scenarios for which I may not have set a great example, but I did become an excellent cautionary tale. I just didn’t realize I’d be telling it that way 30 years later. Date a man going through a divorce? Yep, I sure did. And that was before the term…
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