You’re staring at the blank computer screen, unsure of what you should do. Is sending an email too cold? Maybe. But the thought of telling everyone you know you’re getting a divorce, one person at a time, makes you want to vomit. Isn’t there an easy way how to tell people you’re getting a divorce … Read more about Divorce Announcements: How to Tell People You’re Getting a Divorce
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64 Simple Ways to Save Money After Divorce
Let’s face it: After you’ve been through a divorce, money is tight! Not only do you have to live on less income, but, if you're like most people, your expenses probably went up too! On top of that, you probably have lawyers' bills, refinancing costs, and other divorce expenses to pay. Now more than … Read more about 64 Simple Ways to Save Money After Divorce
Divorce Advice for Men: 32 Survival Tips You’re Going to Need
Men may never ask for directions, but when it comes to divorce, just like women, they need all the help they can get. That’s why this blogpost is dedicated to providing divorce advice for men. It’s not that men need any more or less divorce advice than women. It’s just that, sometimes, the advice … Read more about Divorce Advice for Men: 32 Survival Tips You’re Going to Need
Divorce Advice for Women: What Every Woman Needs to Know
Is divorce advice for women different than divorce advice for men? While you might think that the best divorce advice would be the same for everyone, no matter their gender or circumstances, that’s not entirely true. Sure, a lot of divorce advice applies to everyone across the board: gather … Read more about Divorce Advice for Women: What Every Woman Needs to Know
The Ultimate List of Divorce Support Groups and Why You Need One!
You probably never expected that someday you would be scouring the internet looking for divorce support groups. Not only did you believe that your marriage was going to last forever, but joining a divorce support group was just not something you ever thought would be on your radar screen. But, … Read more about The Ultimate List of Divorce Support Groups and Why You Need One!
6 Tips for Rewriting Your Divorce Story
What’s your divorce story? You know – the story in your head about what happened in your divorce. Yes, I know. None of us think we have “stories” about ourselves. We have “facts,” and “the truth.” But calling what you tell yourself a “story” doesn’t mean that it is made up, or that it is a … Read more about 6 Tips for Rewriting Your Divorce Story
Divorce Facts: What Do Divorce Statistics Say About You?
Divorce statistics are fascinating. You can find data that will supposedly tell you how likely you are to get divorced based on where you live, what you do, and what kind of wedding you had. You can also find data that will allegedly predict what will happen to your health, wealth and relationships … Read more about Divorce Facts: What Do Divorce Statistics Say About You?
Dressing for Success: What to Wear to Court
Going to court is stressful. You want to make a good impression. You want the judge to listen to you. (Okay, let’s be honest. You want to win.) Knowing what to wear to court, and dressing appropriately, is an important first step both in getting your voice heard, and persuading the judge to rule in … Read more about Dressing for Success: What to Wear to Court
Preparing for Mediation in 5 Simple Steps: Your Keys to Mediation Success
Preparing for mediation is like preparing for trial. You either know what you’re doing and you do it right, or you risk losing everything. Of course, going through mediation is not nearly as dramatic as going to trial. In mediation you don’t have pin-stripe suited lawyers making impassioned … Read more about Preparing for Mediation in 5 Simple Steps: Your Keys to Mediation Success
Everything You Need to Know To Choose the Right Divorce Process For You
Ask anyone how the divorce process works, and the answer you’ll get is not likely to be positive. Our divorce system is expensive, outdated, and seriously overburdened. Even still, it happens to be the only system we have. So, whether you’re okay with our current divorce system or think we … Read more about Everything You Need to Know To Choose the Right Divorce Process For You
The Real Truth About How Divorce Works: 10 Rules You May Not Know
Have you ever tried to play a game without understanding the rules? If you have, chances are, the game did not go well for you. You probably lost big time. Going through a divorce is similar. If you want to have any chance of getting through it well, you have to understand how divorce … Read more about The Real Truth About How Divorce Works: 10 Rules You May Not Know
43 Most Inspiring and Motivational Divorce Quotes
When you’re going through a challenging time in life, sharing a quote can be surprisingly comforting. They can make you laugh, or make you cry. They can inspire you and motivate you. Most of all, they make you feel like you’re not alone. Maybe that’s why divorce quotes are so popular. The Power of … Read more about 43 Most Inspiring and Motivational Divorce Quotes
I Want a Divorce! … Now What? (7 First Steps When You’re Facing Divorce)
You’ve been wrestling with the idea of getting a divorce for months – maybe years. You’ve finally decided that you’re ready. (Or you’ve realized that, ready or not, you just can’t take it anymore!) You know you want a divorce. The biggest question you have now is: Now what? The Biggest Challenge … Read more about I Want a Divorce! … Now What? (7 First Steps When You’re Facing Divorce)
Pet Custody: Who Gets the Dog in Divorce?
Your marriage is over. You know it. You’re dealing with it. But the thought of losing your dog or cat along with your spouse is tearing your heart out. You’re willing to fight for your furry friend. The problem is: so is your spouse! You’ll share if you have to. But, is pet custody even a … Read more about Pet Custody: Who Gets the Dog in Divorce?
Top 10 Best Divorce Blog Posts of 2017
Maybe you’re just starting to think about divorce. Or, maybe you’re in the middle of your divorce, but you’ve been so busy that you missed some blog posts that could help you a ton! Or maybe you’re a divorce professional just scoping for good stuff. No matter who you are, if you’re looking for my … Read more about Top 10 Best Divorce Blog Posts of 2017
10 Divorce Mediation Tips to Make Your Divorce Mediation a Success
Mediation costs less money, takes less time, and gives you more privacy and control over the outcome of your divorce than contested litigation ever will ... when it works. The problem is, it doesn’t always work. If your spouse is determined to fight to the death, or is purposely hiding money, or … Read more about 10 Divorce Mediation Tips to Make Your Divorce Mediation a Success
The Real Reason That Divorce is so Expensive
If you ask any lawyer why divorce is so expensive s/he will tell you that it’s because conflict costs money. The more you and your spouse fight, the more your divorce will cost. But, saying that fighting is what drives up the cost of divorce is like saying that eating the wrong foods will make … Read more about The Real Reason That Divorce is so Expensive
Preparing for Divorce: The Top 10 Tips You’ve Got to Know
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
25 Tips For Surviving A Divorce Deposition
Your divorce has turned ugly. Or, maybe it’s just complicated. Either way, you’ve been told you have to show up for a deposition. You feel like throwing up. You’re not sure what a divorce deposition is, but you’re pretty sure that surviving a divorce deposition is not going to make your top ten list … Read more about 25 Tips For Surviving A Divorce Deposition
How to Make a Co-Parenting Schedule That Works!
If you are a parent and you are facing divorce, one of the first things you probably thought about was, “What is going to happen with the kids?” You have visions of having to spend weekends and holidays without them. You worry about what will happen to the kids when they are not with you. Most of … Read more about How to Make a Co-Parenting Schedule That Works!
10 Tips for How to Choose a Divorce Lawyer Who Will Be Right for You
When you are facing divorce, one of the first questions that comes to mind (after OMG, what the @&/$! am I going to do now?!!!) is, “How do I find a good lawyer?” Knowing how to choose a divorce lawyer who will provide you with the legal advice you need, at a price you can afford, and be the … Read more about 10 Tips for How to Choose a Divorce Lawyer Who Will Be Right for You
If One of These Things is True, You’re Headed For a Contested Divorce
No one in their right mind wants to spend years of their lives, and tens (or hundreds) of thousands of dollars fighting a contested divorce. That’s probably why so many people start their divorce believing that it will be uncontested. They want to believe their divorce will be amicable. A few … Read more about If One of These Things is True, You’re Headed For a Contested Divorce
Divorcing a Narcissist? 10 Survival Tips You’re Going to Need
When you’re divorcing a narcissist, the rules are different. In a “normal” divorce (if there is such a thing), people get angry and then they get over it. They do stupid things, but then they feel sorry about it. Their divorce craziness is more like temporary insanity than a permanent mental … Read more about Divorcing a Narcissist? 10 Survival Tips You’re Going to Need
Divorce Without War: 30 Tips for an Amicable Divorce
Yes, it’s possible. You can get an amicable divorce. While some people believe that divorcing your spouse in a respectful, civilized way is about as likely as finding a unicorn in the middle of Times Square during rush hour, amicable divorces happen every day. But, they don’t happen by … Read more about Divorce Without War: 30 Tips for an Amicable Divorce