My Husband Cheated, Now What?
“My husband cheated. Now what do I do? My whole world has just imploded, and I don’t have a clue where to go from here.” It’s part of our flawed human nature to believe we can predict how we’d act in situations we’ve never been in. We can be so quick to assert the noblest…
Read MoreThe 4 Types of Divorce and How to Know Which One’s Right for You
Let’s state the obvious and get it out of the way: Divorce is messy. It’s complicated. It’s painful. The not-so-obvious, in part, is this: when it comes to your method of divorce, you’ve got options. There are 4 types of divorce, that is 4 methods or ways to divorce. Which one’s right for you is…
Read MoreWill My Spouse Get My IRA in a Divorce?
Divorce can have a serious impact on your life and in particular your retirement plan. More often than not, when you go through a divorce, a large percentage of your shared assets include your retirement accounts. This often leads to the question, “Will my spouse get my IRA in a divorce?” In this article, I…
Read MoreDivorce Shocker: I Feel Sorry for My Ex’s New Wife
“Hello, I am Masha. Your Ex’s new wife. I need help. I’m desperate.” I received this text message recently. It was both out of the blue and somewhat expected. It made me suddenly realize that I feel sorry for my Ex’s new wife. Over two years ago, my Ex and I divorced, following many attempts…
Read MoreDivorce Papers: What the Heck Are They?
While no two divorces are exactly alike, one aspect always stays the same: the paperwork. You hear the term “divorce papers” casually thrown around all the time in movies, TV shows, or by gossipy neighbors. But what actually are divorce papers? It is tricky to know exactly what they are because it is such a…
Read MoreStarting Over After Divorce at 50: Five Stories on Finding Yourself
Our relationships are powerful elements in our lives, which is a major reason why starting over after divorce at 50 (or any age!) can be such a pivotal moment. Realizing your marriage is no longer viable can make you feel that your entire life is over and that there is nothing to look forward to.…
Read MoreHow to Separate from Your Spouse While Living Together
Perhaps your marriage is at a tipping point. It’s not working, but you’re not quite sure divorce is your end-game. You know you have choices (kind of). For one, you can keep living as you are and hope a coconut of wisdom will fall on your head. You can go ahead and file for divorce.…
Read More6 Essential Things to Know About an Illinois Divorce
Divorce is confusing. What makes it even more confusing is that every state has different divorce laws. There is little to no standardization in divorce law across the country. To help yourself in the process, it is crucial that you know the specific divorce laws for your state, and an Illinois divorce has its own…
Read MoreWhat’s a New Name for Your Ex? A Cathartic Comedy
They say it’s hard to know what to buy for someone who has everything. By the same token, it’s hard to know what to call a spouse whose exit from our daily lives and those of our children seems to shatter everything. Sometimes, though, it’s gleefully easy to call your Ex any number of names. But…
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