Manage Your Fear of Divorce. It can be frustrating when someone offers unrealistic advice on managing your fear of divorce. Maybe it is a neighbor you have confided in or a best friend, and they say, “It helps to simply not think about it” or, “There is no need to be afraid.” You want to…
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If you own a house, you likely cannot imagine living anywhere else. After all, it is “home” — you have raised your children there, and you have countless memories that will last a lifetime. The problem is that your spouse feels the same way. So you can imagine how complicated things can get when deciding…
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People from all walks of life rely on checklists for all sorts of things. Checklists can be work-related, for personal use, or to make sure you have got all your ducks in a row for that long-awaited family vacation. Sometimes, we create a checklist just for the fun of staying on task. And yet, many…
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Very early on in your divorce process, you will likely hear the terms “hearing” and “trial” thrown around in conversations with your family law attorney. While it is easy to think, “Oh, they must be one and the same,” these terms are not interchangeable. There is actually a distinct difference between a divorce hearing and…
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Preparing for your upcoming divorce is probably the last thing you want to do or think about. But you cannot deny how important it is to be ready for anything life throws your way. It is simply the smart thing to do, especially when you consider how emotional, complex, and life-changing the divorce process can…
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If you own a dog, you likely consider them full-fledged family members. You love them; you see them as one of your children, and you cannot imagine parting with them. The problem is that your spouse feels the same way. So you can imagine the back-and-forth bickering between divorcing spouses who both expect to keep…
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It can be a little jarring to see an older couple getting divorced after years of seemingly happy marriage. After all, divorce is more common among the younger crowd, right? But people over 50 get divorced more often than you think, whether it is the grandparents who have been together for 50 or more years…
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During your divorce, you or your spouse may be tempted to date someone new. This could be for various reasons: to take your mind off the pain of the separation, inject some much-needed happiness into your life, feel wanted and loved, avoid being alone, or simply jump-start your new life. Being in a relationship with…
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Many people struggling with the emotions of their recent divorce will need support from friends and family as they come to grips with what happened and decide how to move forward. There is plenty of advice for divorcees in terms of how to open up, handle stress better, and who to look to for help,…
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What if I don’t believe in divorce? You believe in your heart that you have tried absolutely everything in your power to save your marriage, and in the end, it still appears that divorce is the only answer. But what if you do not believe in divorce? Believe it or not, you are not alone.…
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