We frequently write about how important it is to keep your negative emotions under control while you are navigating your divorce process. But we also stress that it is important to deal with these emotions in healthy ways. Trying to focus your negative emotions in...
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Avoiding the plague of divorce-related shame
Have you ever heard the expression “Should goes with shame”? How about the expression “Shoulda-woulda-coulda”? These expressions serve to ease the minds of individuals whose brains and hearts are constricted with shame and other destructive...
What you need to know before meeting with divorce attorneys
If you have decided to file for divorce, you are likely concerned about finding the right divorce attorney to represent your case. It is important that you hire an attorney who is a good fit for your unique situation. But how do you know when an attorney is a good...
Healing from divorce with a single word
We frequently write about the difficulties that individuals face while navigating the divorce process and its aftermath. There is no question that divorce can be a uniquely challenging process physically, emotionally and practically. At times, this process can be so...
Divorcing after you have been cheated on
When two people vow to spend their lives together, they likely understand that the process of marital commitment will not always be easy. It is for precisely this reason that traditional wedding vows bind a couple together for richer or poorer, in sickness or in...
Divorce details from the Jenner split
Back in October of 2013, Bruce and Kris Jenner began the process of dissolving their marriage by going their separate ways. However, despite the separation, the couple did not officially file for divorce until September of 2014, nearly a year later. This filing was...
Navigating the holidays during and post-divorce
Many Americans are currently counting down the days until the holidays begin in earnest. Other Americans are counting the days until the holiday season is over. If you are currently weathering a divorce or have recently finalized one, you may be one of those counting...
If your future (divorced) self could speak with you now
It has been said that hindsight is 20/20. And yet, one cannot fully understand life experience until related experience has been lived. There is therefore no way to benefit from hindsight until it is achieved. This can be a maddening reality. After all, it would...
When divorce attorneys read between the lines
Licensed attorneys are professionals. Each of these individuals has been extensively trained in federal law and in the state law for whichever state he or she is licensed in. In addition, most attorneys receive education on numerous client-related matters that are not...
Should unmarried couples worry about estate planning?
For many couples, the time period between their engagement and their wedding day seems to fly by, even if those dates are separated by many months. From wedding preparations and invitations to preparing for a new lifestyle, there can be a seemingly infinite number of...