Making time for yourself when you have full custody can be one of the biggest challenges of being a single parent. Don’t forget to make time for yourself!
Coping with Divorce
Newly Divorced Parent? Why It’s Worth Sweating the Small Stuff
Being a newly divorced parent means tackling a lot of unexpected situations. Before committing to a child support agreement, think about the finer details.
Difference Between Joint Custody and Shared Custody in New Jersey
Some people think there is no difference between joint custody and shared custody, but this is not true. Find out how the courts view the two in New Jersey.
The Breaking Point: Why Do Women Initiate Divorce More Than Men?
According to a 2015 study, women initiate 69% of all divorces. So why do women initiate divorce more than men?
How to Minimize Spreading the Divorce Virus
Divorce is such a stressful time in our lives that we naturally reach out to loved ones for support. As soon as the option of divorce comes up between the couple, one or both reach for their phones and start debating the “what to do” aspect with friends. Everyone weighs in with their opinions and […]
The Effects of Spousification on a Child
Divorce is probably one of the most traumatizing experience in many children’s lives. Parents are often unaware of the emotional burden most children bear, especially those parents who are involved in a nasty, prolong custody battle. Children of divorcing parents often struggle with fear, anxiety, uncertainty, and overwhelming pain of pending loss. Often confused as […]
In Divorce Recovery? Don’t Miss This Oscar Winner About Reclaiming Your Life
Navigating through divorce recovery may mean uninvited time on your hands. Alone last night, I decided to observe Oscar Season and curl up on the couch with a legendary winner-take-all film: the 1992 drama, Scent of a Woman (Best Movie Golden Globes, Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Oscars). Timing is everything. It […]
Social Media and Divorce: A Dangerous Combination
Technology and social media have changed all aspects of our lives, and divorce is no different. There are both legal and emotional reasons to be cautious of social media during divorce. I’m not saying you have to be completely unplugged, as appealing as that may sound at times, but to be aware of potential consequences […]
How To Stop Change From Occurring in Your World
Someone recently told me they are sick of the self-help gurus that perpetuate the need to grow, change, and constantly evolve into a higher version of themselves. Why do they always have to be the one to do the changing and adapting? Why can’t their ex do some soul-searching and examine their own destructive patterns? […]
WATCH: Divorce Magazine Turns 20!
Divorce Magazine and this website were launched simultaneously in March 1996. At that time, the only divorce stories the media covered were extremely negative: “The Divorce from Hell” or “Worst Deadbeat Dad in America” were the kinds of headline you might find in your local magazine or newspaper, and the movie “The War of the […]
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