Funny thing about divorce, I never knew how much I hated having alone time. Just lying in bed at night alone in my apartment on nights that he had the boys were so hard. I would either watch TV or read until I couldn’t bear to keep my eyes open any longer. I felt scared. Every […]
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Who Are You After Divorce? 6 Steps to Claiming Your New Identity
After a divorce, many individuals ask, “Who am I now?” Follow these steps to finally having a positive outlook on life and claiming your new identity.
Should You Wait Until Your Children Are Older Before Divorcing?
Deciding whether or not to wait until your children are older before divorcing? There are ways to help you with this difficult decision.
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 […]
12 Days of Christmas for the Divorced Family
A divorced Christmas doesn’t have to be a miserable Christmas for a divorced family with children. Here are 12 tips from a divorce lawyer to make your Christmas a happy one for you and your children. On the first day of Christmas, recall what matters most to you. This will tell you where you need […]
7 Ways to Create New Holiday Traditions for Your Family Post-Divorce
Both parents and children may have fears when facing the holidays post-divorce. Here are 7 ways you can create happy, new traditions, for your children.
4 Tips for Dating During Separation
Based upon my own journey through divorce, book research and work as a therapist, I say with certainty that those who are separated often crave validation and companionship to stave off loneliness. They often desire affection – especially after cold marriages without it – and sometimes, they desire just that…desire. These feelings are completely normal, but what […]
6 Tips for Divorcing During the Holidays
Issues surrounding divorce are difficult enough at any time of the year and only intensify during the holidays. It’s like a cosmic collision of high-stress and ultra-stress, with you in the middle. If your divorce is in process and the holidays won’t wait – and they won’t – here are six helpful tips for getting through […]
How to Transmute Anger into Gold During and After Divorce
An intense emotional response, anger is a normal emotion that involves a strong uncomfortable and emotional response to a perceived provocation. Is your divorce-related anger healthy or unhealthy?
5 Co-Parenting Tips from a Divorced Divorce Attorney
Not only have I been practicing high-conflict divorce for 18 years, I am also a divorced father of two teenagers. At the moment, my ex and I are in a “good place” and our children are doing well. Here are a few tips I have learned from my practice and personal experience that might prove […]
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