‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Dinner was cooking and sweet smells filled the air. She had such high hopes that her husband soon would be there. Suddenly there was a racket as that louse came home drunk. Falling and slurring, he […]
Divorce
Should I Stay or Should I Go Now?
Many times parents feel like it is their obligation to stay married “for the sake of the children” – but more often than not, that can actually lead to more problems and issues for the children. While parents may have legitimate reservations about exposing their children to a potential divorce, many studies are beginning to […]
Major Social Security Changes Hit Divorcees Hard
The biggest Social Security changes in 30 years are in effect immediately and directly impact all divorcing people in the U.S. Social Security rules for claiming benefits, especially spousal benefits, have been dramatically changed by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, which was signed November 2, 2015. These changes became effective immediately, and everyone is […]
3 Tips on Coping with Divorce after Decades of Marriage
It’s difficult to divorce after decades of marriage. Follow these tips to help you heal and create a new life for yourself.
What’s the Right Holiday Schedule?
Holiday time can be wonderful and it can also be very painful. It is a hard season to be without your children, and being divorced means that part of the time you are without your children. And the hardest thing is that you don’t even always know what they are doing! Both parents need to […]
7 Ways to Keep Costs Down During Divorce
Divorce has a way of pulling the rug out from under you, even if you are the one who initiated the divorce. The adversarial nature can cause the process to be extremely expensive, and there are usually no “winners” in divorce. Splitting one household into two only multiplies the cost. However, education, planning and rational […]
The Impact of Social Media on Divorce
Every day I think that I have heard it all, and then there will be a new issue involving social media and my divorce clients. The “e” in e-mail stands for evidence. The following are some of my thoughts about this critical issue that impacts everyone who deals with divorce – from the divorcing couple themselves […]
Clearing out the Old and Making Way for the New When You Divorce
Divorce spells the end of the marriage, as well as making decisions as a couple. That is ground that is typically hard to navigate. Now you’re on your own, and with that comes freedom of choice and the opportunity to decide for yourself the things you want to do as well as what you want […]
I Want a Divorce! Dropping the Christmas Bomb
You’ve been considering divorce for months or even years; wait until after the holidays to tell your spouse. Here’s why.
12 Tips for Bringing Light Back to the ‘Hard-Knock’ Holidays
Spending the holidays by yourself after a divorce? Here are 12 ways you can keep your spirits up just in time for the new year.
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