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10 Major Divorce Mistakes to Avoid

Let’s cut to the chase. Unless you’re one of those magical “uncoupling” couples, chances are your divorce has your emotions running at full throttle, bouncing…

Divorce Advice for Stay-at-Home Moms

Getting a divorce can feel scary for almost anyone, even if it’s the right choice for you and your family. But if you’re among the nearly 25%…

Facing Your Fear of Divorce: How to Move Forward with Confidence

Dealing with fear is one of the biggest challenges in divorce. Fear is designed to keep us safe. How can we get a grip on fear and begin trusting ourselves to cope well with change?

Egos, Sandboxes, and the Art of Playing Well with Others

By: Kristen Shearin, JD, CDFA® With permission from Kristen, we are sharing this excellent and informative blog post from the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts….

10 Mindfulness Techniques for Managing Divorce Stress

If you’re going through a divorce, you already know how overwhelming it can feel. The constant worry, sleepless nights, and emotional exhaustion aren’t just in…

What Is a Divorce Coach and Do You Need One?

If you’re thinking about a divorce or in the early stages of one, you may be surprised by just how many different divorce professionals exist…

Renting and Divorce: Who Gets to Stay?

When it comes to divorce and housing, most resources focus on dividing the family home. But what about the millions of Americans who rent? In…

The House and Divorce: What to Do About Your Home During Divorce

For most married couples, the family home represents far more than just four walls and a roof. It’s where memories were made, children may have…

Men and Divorce: What Men Need to Know About the Divorce Process

If you’re a man facing divorce, you might feel like the deck is stacked against you. Maybe you’ve heard stories about guys losing everything in…

The Twelve Financial Pitfalls of Divorce

Each year, nearly 2.8 million people experience the emotional and financial challenges of divorce. During divorce, many individuals are concerned about financial survival—and with good…

Collaborative Divorce: Is It Right for You? | Expert Guide

Let’s face it – divorce is never easy, even when both parties are on relatively good terms. The emotional rollercoaster, the uncertainty about the future,…

How to Get Alimony in a Divorce

When facing divorce, one of the most daunting challenges may be a sense of looming financial uncertainty. If you’ve been the lower-earning spouse or have…

What Is Divorce Mediation and Is It Right for Me?

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re considering or facing a divorce. First, take a deep breath. You’re not alone, and there are paths forward…

Therapy and Divorce: The Role of Therapy in Healing and Moving Forward

Divorce is a life-changing event that can leave you feeling overwhelmed, lost, and emotionally drained. It’s a time when everything seems to be falling apart,…

Is Alimony Taxable?

If you’re considering a divorce from your spouse and have lopsided incomes, then alimony might be a part of your divorce settlement. Alimony, also known…

Is It Okay to Date During a Divorce?

What Are The Legal and Emotional Risks of Dating While Getting a Divorce? Going through a divorce can be an extremely lonely experience, especially if…

What Are Divorce Residency Requirements (and Why Residency Matters for Divorce)

It’s strange but true that the state you live in plays an important role in how your marital estate is divided during your divorce. Living…

How to Buy a House After a Divorce

By Jessica Bennett The emotional grief of divorce is all too easy to anticipate, but many people fail to realize how big a financial blow…

Help! What Do We Do About Student Loan Debt in Divorce?

Divorce is an emotional whirlwind. Even while you try to heal your inner wounds, you must also focus on how to divide your life from…

What You Need to Know About the Doctor Divorce Rate…Especially as a Female Physician

Common wisdom may lead to the assumption that doctors are ripe for divorce. After all, they tend to work long hours and experience a high…

How to Change Your Name After a Divorce

You probably felt excited about changing your last name when you married. Maybe you took your spouse’s last name, hyphenated your name, or both changed…

How Long Does Divorce Take?

If you and your spouse have made the decision to seek a divorce, you probably want to get through the unhappy process as fast and…

Divorce vs. Annulment — What’s the Difference?

Not every marriage is meant to be. In fact, in some cases, it can become apparent very quickly that a marriage should have never happened….

How to Get Your Name Off a Mortgage After Divorce

Getting a divorce is all kinds of stressful. You’ll need to make important decisions that could dramatically impact your life moving forward. One of the…

Pensions and Divorce: Are You Entitled to Your Spouse’s Pension or Is Your Spouse Entitled to Yours?

These days, one of the biggest benefits to holding a public sector job or sticking it out in the military is the promise of a…

All’s Fair with Laura Wasser Podcast Features Candace Bahr and Ginita Wall

The Changing Face of Divorce in America Renowned divorce experts Candace Bahr and Ginita Wall, co-founders of WIFE.org and Second Saturday Divorce Workshops, are guests…

Helping Children Adjust to Divorce

What can you do to lessen the long lasting effects your divorce will have on your children? Over a million children experience the divorce of their parents each year, and the trauma usually begins with distress in the home long before there is an actual separation and divorce.