Deciding to Divorce: Emotional Tug-of-War

Are you or someone you know, contemplating the thought of whether and when to file for divorce? Since divorce cuts across all the parts of a person’s life, most people experience a lot of doubts about what to do and second-guess any of the decisions they do make. In her book, “Contemplating Divorce” Divorce Expert [...]

3 Smart Moves for Women who are Separating

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If you are considering separating from your husband, you are probably overwhelmed with the emotional swings back and forth and wondering what will happen next. You may not even want a divorce and are trying hard to reconcile. During a time like this, you may not realize just how critical it is to take some steps [...]

Quiz: How Well Do You Manage Anger During Divorce?

Anger During Divorce

  Like other emotions, anger itself is neither bad nor good. It’s the behavior that follows the feeling that can be harmful or destructive. And, while anger is typically associated with aggression or violence, anger can be constructive, too. It can be the wind that blows a needed change through your life. Take the following [...]

Overwhelm During Divorce

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Are you struggling with all the changes going on right now during your divorce? Since divorce cuts across all the parts of a person’s life and absorbs a vast amount of emotional energy along the way, you are definitely not alone if you are struggling to figure out what to focus on first. What are [...]

Texting During Divorce

Communicating through Divorce

Is your spouse making you so angry and upset you want to fire off a text to get your feelings out? While texting your thoughts now may make you feel better for the moment, it could cause you huge headaches later if it becomes used against you during your divorce. According to a March 2012 [...]

Who Claims the Kids for Taxes?

Even with a  Divorce Decree and Parenting Plan in hand, who claims the kids for taxes can result in quite a bit of arguments between parents. The worst part is that you may not even find out you are in this situation if your ex filed first and you’re just now receiving notice from the [...]

Choosing a Divorce Lawyer: 5 Questions to Ask

When it comes to making the best decision about which lawyer to hire for their divorce, many people rely on getting a referral from a friend of relative. Although this is a common way to choose a lawyer, it can lead to a mismatch in expectations between how the client thinks that their case will [...]