The 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…
Read MoreWhat Does the Process of Divorce Look Like?
If the idea of getting a divorce has crossed your mind, and you’re feeling a bit lost about how to get started, know that you’re not the only one in this situation. Divorce is far from being a simple matter, it’s complex and demanding. Every divorce follows a basic path. The process begins with filing…
Read MoreThe Collaborative Divorce Model: What Women Should Know
Divorce is undoubtedly one of the most emotionally and financially challenging events that a person can go through in life. The adversarial nature of traditional divorce proceedings can exacerbate the stress and tension, making it a grueling process for everyone involved. Mediation has long been seen as an alternative but sometimes does not offer adequate…
Read MoreDivorced Women and Finances: Navigating the Path Forward
Divorce can be a challenging and emotionally draining experience for anyone, but for women, the financial repercussions add an additional layer of complexity and struggle. Studies show that the financial aftermath of divorce can be grim for many women, with many never fully recovering financially. However, amidst the disquieting statistics, there is hope. Stepping into…
Read MoreEmotional Cheating: Infidelity in the Modern Marriage
That divorce has become common is not news, and neither is the issue of infidelity being a leading cause of it. What is more noteworthy is that the way people define marriage is shifting, and along with that, how we define extramarital affairs has expanded from the physical to include the more nebulous realm of…
Read MoreMaximizing Your Divorce Settlement with a Forensic Accountant
So, you’re getting a divorce. Divorce proceedings often involve complex financial matters, making it crucial to understand your assets, debt, and income. One professional who plays a vital role in these cases is a forensic accountant. A forensic accountant, trained in financial investigation and analysis, can provide invaluable assistance. They can help you secure the…
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