Like most people, you really believed your marriage was going to be forever. You thought you would beat the odds. But you didn’t. It’s over. You know it in your head. But your heart just can’t seem to adjust. No matter what you do, you can’t figure out how to let go. Letting Go in Divorce is … Read more about How to Let Go When You Want to Hang On: 7 Tips for Moving Forward
Karen’s Divorce Blog: Practical Information to Get You Through Your Divorce
What are the Stages of Divorce?
Divorce sucks for a whole lot of reasons, not the least of which is that you have no idea what to expect. So much of what happens in divorce seems unpredictable and unfair. Yet, as every divorce professional knows, even though every divorce is different, there are definite stages of divorce. Once … Read more about What are the Stages of Divorce?
The Ultimate List of Divorce Terms for Nonlawyers
Going through a divorce is like taking a trip to another planet. It’s long, it’s scary, and when you get there you realize that nothing works the way you expected! You don’t even speak the language. The lawyers and judges are using divorce terms that are completely foreign to you. They might as well … Read more about The Ultimate List of Divorce Terms for Nonlawyers
Should I Get a Divorce? 15 Signs That Your Marriage is Over
“Should I get a divorce?” If that question has popped into your head, your marriage is already in trouble. Yet, just thinking about divorce isn’t necessarily one of the signs that your marriage is over. … although it could be! The truth is: deciding whether to divorce is huge. Making that … Read more about Should I Get a Divorce? 15 Signs That Your Marriage is Over
Funny Divorce Quotes: 23 Divorce Memes That (Might) Make You Laugh!
There is nothing funny about divorce – at least not while you’re going through it! Yet, because divorce is so serious, finding a way to laugh a little can help relieve the tension. These funny divorce quotes are designed to distract and (possibly) delight you during one of life’s toughest … Read more about Funny Divorce Quotes: 23 Divorce Memes That (Might) Make You Laugh!
Communication in Marriage: 3 Steps to a Healthier Relationship
We all know that good communication in marriage is important. We also know that bad (or non-existent!) communication in marriage eventually leads to divorce. Why is it then that if we know we SHOULD talk to our spouse, so many couples don’t? (Or they don’t do it well.) What Causes Lack of … Read more about Communication in Marriage: 3 Steps to a Healthier Relationship
Should You Have a Divorce Party to Celebrate Your Divorce?
Thirty years ago, it would have been unthinkable. No one had a divorce party. People wouldn’t dream of celebrating their divorce – even if getting a divorce was the best thing that ever happened to them. Divorce was something you were ashamed of. It’s not something that anyone wanted to … Read more about Should You Have a Divorce Party to Celebrate Your Divorce?
What to Expect in a Divorce: 19 Things That Are (and ARE NOT!) True
Everyone knows someone who’s divorced. Most of us know lots of people who are divorced. It’s not surprising then that we all have our own ideas of what to expect in a divorce. The problem is that we’re not sure whether what we expect to happen in our divorce will actually happen or not. We don’t … Read more about What to Expect in a Divorce: 19 Things That Are (and ARE NOT!) True
21 Tips for Co-Parenting with a Narcissist
Co-parenting with a narcissist is qualitatively different than co-parenting with any other person on the planet. It’s terrifying, infuriating, and humiliating … and that’s on a good day! The worst part is that once you’ve had children with a narcissist, you’re going to have to parent with a … Read more about 21 Tips for Co-Parenting with a Narcissist
Why Does Divorce Take So Long?
No one wants to get stuck in a divorce that drags on for years. Yet, many divorces do exactly that. So, why does divorce take so long if everyone wants it to be over asap? There are many reasons. But most of those reasons fall into five general categories: The 5 Main Reasons Divorce Takes So … Read more about Why Does Divorce Take So Long?
The Ultimate Guide to Prenups: The Pros, The Cons, and How Prenups Work
Prenups have long been used by the rich and famous to, well, stay rich and famous. (Okay, maybe not famous ... but definitely rich!) For the rest of us, getting a prenup either seemed silly (because we weren’t rich and therefore didn’t need one) or greedy (because it made it seem like we were trying … Read more about The Ultimate Guide to Prenups: The Pros, The Cons, and How Prenups Work
3 Reasons a Cheap Divorce Can Be Your Most Expensive Mistake
Spending tens of thousands of dollars (or more!) on your divorce feels like intentionally setting fire to your life savings. No one wants to do that. … hence the allure of the cheap divorce! “Get a divorce without lawyers.” “You can get divorced for just $499.” “Cheap Divorce: Cheap, Easy and … Read more about 3 Reasons a Cheap Divorce Can Be Your Most Expensive Mistake
Child Support After Death: 6 Tips for Providing for the Kids If Your Ex Dies
You can’t help it. It’s not that you are wishing evil upon your spouse while you are going through a divorce (okay, so maybe you are!). But you can’t help wondering every now and then: what would happen if my spouse just died? While that would certainly make your divorce go away, it would also make … Read more about Child Support After Death: 6 Tips for Providing for the Kids If Your Ex Dies
Difficult Conversations: 10 Tips for How to Talk To Your Ex
By definition, difficult conversations are, well, difficult! They are unpleasant, uncomfortable, and no one’s idea of a good time. They are also very often, exactly the kind of conversations you end up needing to have with your ex. Knowing how to handle those conversations, and how to talk to your … Read more about Difficult Conversations: 10 Tips for How to Talk To Your Ex
Everything You Need to Know About Your Divorce Decree BEFORE You Sign It!
If you're going through a divorce, you know you need a divorce decree. You know it's an important document. But there are so many documents involved in divorce. You may not be entirely sure what a divorce decree is, or what should be in it. Yet, because your divorce decree IS so important, it's … Read more about Everything You Need to Know About Your Divorce Decree BEFORE You Sign It!
The Ultimate Guide to Co Parenting Apps in 2019
Parenting is challenging for everyone. Co parenting with someone you’re no longer even living with is worse. Having to communicate, make parenting decisions, and manage your kids' schedules and bills from a distance is enough to rattle even the most amicable co parents. Co parenting apps like Our … Read more about The Ultimate Guide to Co Parenting Apps in 2019
Divorce Sucks! Here’s How You Can Make It Less Awful
Divorce sucks. Losing half the time with your kids, as well as half of everything you own, sucks. Losing your home, a lot of your friends, and often a big chunk of your income, sucks. What sucks the most, though, is losing your very identity. You used to be a married person. You used to … Read more about Divorce Sucks! Here’s How You Can Make It Less Awful
Why You Need a Good Parenting Plan and How to Make One
You’re getting divorced and you have kids. You know that you are going to need to make some sort of a parenting plan with your soon-to-be-ex. But you have no idea of what should be in it or how to go about doing it. You understand that you are going to need to put together a schedule for when you … Read more about Why You Need a Good Parenting Plan and How to Make One
Social Media and Divorce: Here’s Why Facebook is NOT Your Friend!
Just like drinking and driving, social media and divorce simply don’t mix! The problem of course is that even though most people can figure out that posting their dirty divorce laundry on the internet is a really bad idea, sometimes divorce clouds their better judgment. Or, they mistakenly think … Read more about Social Media and Divorce: Here’s Why Facebook is NOT Your Friend!
Loveless Marriage v. Divorce: Which Do You Have and What Do You Do?
You don’t talk anymore – not about anything real, anyway. You tell yourself it doesn’t matter. Or, you convince yourself that you’re just tired. But somewhere, deep down, your heart knows the truth. You’re in a loveless marriage. What is a Loveless Marriage? A loveless marriage, by definition, is … Read more about Loveless Marriage v. Divorce: Which Do You Have and What Do You Do?
21 Divorce Mistakes You DON’T Want to Make!
Even when you have a divorce lawyer, making divorce mistakes is surprisingly easy. That's because most people aren't exactly at their best when they are getting a divorce. Honestly, it’s hard to operate at the top of your game when your entire life has just imploded and it feels like you’re walking … Read more about 21 Divorce Mistakes You DON’T Want to Make!
Surviving Infidelity – Practical Steps To Heal the Hurt and Move On
Surviving infidelity. You never thought those words would apply to you. When you first find out that your spouse has been having an affair, “survival” in any sense of the word seems questionable. At least, that’s how it feels. You can’t eat. You can’t sleep. All you want to do is lay in bed … Read more about Surviving Infidelity – Practical Steps To Heal the Hurt and Move On
Preparing for Divorce: The Top 10 Tips You’ve Got to Know in 2019
Preparing for divorce seems like the ultimate betrayal. It conjures up images of the greedy businessman who hides all of his money in off-shore accounts right before he divorces his wife. Or the gold-digger wife who patiently waits until the pre-nup has expired before telling her husband she’s … Read more about Preparing for Divorce: The Top 10 Tips You’ve Got to Know in 2019
The Top 10 Best Divorce Blog Posts of 2018
Whether you’re looking for good divorce advice, preparing for mediation, or trying to reconcile with your ex, I’ve got you covered. I’ve combed through every blog post I wrote in 2018 so you could have the “best of the best” at your fingertips! Here are my top 10 most popular, best divorce blog … Read more about The Top 10 Best Divorce Blog Posts of 2018