Changing Your Name After Divorce

Changing Your Name After Divorce

Do you dream of returning to you — who you really are, and changing your name after divorce? The journey through and beyond a divorce involves a series of pivotal decisions, among which is the choice to change your name. Far from being a mere formality, this decision can embody a profound expression of self-renewal…

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Best Advice on Getting Full Child Custody

Best Advice on Getting Full Child Custody

When you are considering a divorce, one thing every mom thinks about is where her children are going to live. The thought of splitting custody with your Ex can be scary for many mothers. These are your children, and you want to spend as much time with them as possible. Depending on where you live…

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What is Financial Infidelity? A Guide for Its Afterward

What is Financial Infidelity? A Guide for Its Afterward

Infidelity, a word often associated with secret romantic affairs, manifests in various forms that breach the trust foundational to any relationship. Beyond the emotional betrayals, there exists a less discussed but equally damaging variant: financial infidelity. This subtle yet profound act of deceit involves the deliberate concealment or mismanagement of finances within a partnership, eroding…

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Divorced and Dating After 50: What Women Must Know

Divorced and Dating After 50: What Women Must Know

Embarking on the journey of being divorced and dating after 50 can be a blend of exhilaration and introspection. This chapter in your life is about much more than finding someone new. It’s about rediscovering who you are and embracing the future with (growing) confidence and curiosity. Whether you’re eagerly stepping into the dating scene…

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US Alimony Can Vary Over $1K a Month from State to State

US Alimony Can Vary Over $1K a Month from State to State

If you’re a typical divorcing woman in the U.S., you might get up to $1,381 a month in alimony, or you might get nothing at all. It all depends on your state, according to a new study conducted by Custody X Change. In fact, in 34 states, you don’t even have a formula to predict…

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How to Tell Your Child You’re Dating After Divorce

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…

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Leaving the Divorce Behind with Solo Travel

Leaving 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…

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What Happens After You Serve Your Spouse Divorce Papers?

What Happens After You Serve Your Spouse Divorce Papers?

Deciding to serve your spouse generally sparks a mix of feelings – anxiety, determination, and hope. And the biggest question most people have is, “What happens after you serve your spouse divorce papers?” The truth is it’s a bit complicated as it’s a combination of legal formalities and an emotional odyssey. Yes, this can be…

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