Divorce for Women: Why It’s Different
For more reasons than we can explain, when it comes to the crisis of a marriage breaking up, divorce for women is different. We all know the tired cliché about a couple driving on the road and what happens when they become lost. The man will keep driving, even driving in circles, says the cliché.…
Read MoreHow to (Smartly) Plan for a Divorce When It’s Not What You Want
Even if whispered, the word “divorce” when it’s said to you can feel like a punch in the stomach, sucking the wind from your lungs and stopping your breath. Both overwhelming and shocking, you might struggle to take in its meaning, but as a river of stress floods your system, things become a blur. In…
Read MoreChild Custody in Illinois: What You Must Know as a Mom
Every state has its own laws in dealing with divorce and child custody. As a mother, it’s important to understand your state’s child custody laws thoroughly. Understanding the state laws will help to ensure you know how the divorce process will impact your children and how best to be prepared. This article will outline the…
Read MoreHow Many Divorces Are Recorded Each Year and Other Curious Statistics
Did you know that yours (… if you go there) — and all divorces are recorded? As with many countries, the United States records a majority of its divorces. This means that the state stores the general information about your divorce, including the reason for the divorce, information about the people involved, the date of…
Read MoreDating After Gray Divorce: Must-Knows for Thinking Women
We’ve followed our gut instinct, embraced the chaos, and gotten the divorce after decades of marriage. We’ve upended everything we knew and encountered many things we didn’t. Now, we’ve run smack into what many think might be the worst of the what-next: dating after gray divorce. Challenging the Notions of “Gray Dating” & Exploring the…
Read MoreGetting Help with Your Mind-Numbing Divorce Forms
For many women, filing for divorce is not only emotionally draining but mentally tiresome as well. Divorce forms are not created for the average person to understand. They are filled with legal lingo and unclear terms. Even smart, well-educated women find this paperwork baffling. These factors can make it feel nearly impossible to complete your…
Read MoreThe Financial Fallout of Divorce on a Woman: Its Emotional Impact
Divorce is never an easy journey, and the financial fallout can be tough, especially for women. As a strong, educated woman, you might find yourself grappling with new financial responsibilities and the emotional impact that comes with it. We’re here to offer you advice, insights, and, most importantly, hope for coping and thriving beyond divorce.…
Read MoreThe 13 Warning Signs of Divorce Women Ignore While Married
Sometimes they’re subtle, and sometimes they seem to smack us over the head with a mallet, but the warning signs of divorce may miss us simply because we’d prefer not to see them. There’s a host of reasons for turning that blind eye, from wanting to give a spouse the benefit of the doubt, being…
Read MoreHow a Cheating Spouse’s Behavior Impacts the Divorce
Divorce is hard enough on its own, but even more so when infidelity is involved. In these scenarios, emotions are bound to run high prompting many to wonder how a cheating spouse’s behavior impacts a divorce. This is normal, because divorce is not only a legal process, it’s also deeply personal. If your spouse has…
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