We get caught up in the maelstrom of divorce and can fail to notice that our children are floundering. They appear okay on the surface going through the motions of life, but underneath may be in distress. Although divorce is an adult action, the fallout affects the youngsters. Allow the children to vent, and while […]
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5 Ways to Build Confidence After Divorce
Getting a divorce can affect one’s self-confidence. One may have to get a job, move to a different locale, or meet new people. A lot is thrown at you at once. Divorce does not define who you are, but it is a word indicating your marital status. Being divorced is just a part of one’s […]
5 Tips to Keep in Mind During Your First Date After Divorce
Going on your first date after divorce? Keep these five tips in mind to make a great first impression and land a second date.
6 Tips for Negotiating a Fair Divorce Settlement
In divorce negotiations, who gets what asset can be the most difficult part of the whole process. People sometimes have the winner-take-all mentality, which leads to prolonged divorces. Negotiating is like a dance. One person takes a step backwards and the other one goes forward. The partners move in sync and sometimes apart from each […]
Who Gets the Pets in a Divorce?
Who gets the pets? Here’s what to consider when faced with this difficult decision.
8 Tips on Celebrating New Year’s After a Divorce
New Year’s Eve can be the most difficult holiday to get through after a divorce, especially when people are paired off as if on Noah’s Ark. You may have gone out with your spouse to parties for the last decade or two and are at a loss what to do now. The first step is […]
Forgiveness after Divorce
Forgiving your ex-spouse is not about them – but is about you. Forgiving a former partner gives you closure before embarking upon a new chapter in life. Forgiveness is like when a business stamps a receipt “Paid in Full.” That bill is paid, and the account is closed and back to zero. Forgive your ex […]
6 Christmas Tips for Single Parents
Divorce is a way to weed out holiday rituals that have become stale from the ones with meaning. Revamp your holiday to-do list with some fresh traditions to start your new life as a single parent. Since it is only my two sons and I in our city, we go to the cinema on Christmas […]
Divorce and the Only Child
Being an only child has special considerations in the divorce period. They are not living with another ally who totally gets their unique situation. While parents, a therapist, and close buddies are sympathetic, no one else completely understands what that child is going through with divorce and shared care as a sibling does. Have heard […]
Regrets in Divorce and Life
It is easy to fall into the trap of living in regrets. One may regret the distribution of assets in divorce. Another cannot seem to get through a week without saying, “If only I had…” My two sons are pragmatic, and calmly state, “Well that’s in the past – get over it!” when I rue […]
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