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…
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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…
How to Buy a House After a Divorce
The emotional grief of divorce is all too easy to anticipate, but many people fail to realize how big a financial blow it can land….
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.
Do Women Have to Pay Child Support?
When going through a divorce, some women may be surprised to find that they are on the hook for paying child support to their ex-spouse….
What Is the Cost of Divorce?
Celebrity magazines are filled with stories of the rich and famous spending gobs of money to fight their way through an acrimonious divorce. The most…
Bitter Breakups: Unraveling the Impact of Emotional Abuse in Divorce
With fifty percent of marriages in America today ending in divorce, there will be many companions on your journey. That may make it less lonely, but not necessarily less painful.
When Unemployment Meets Divorce: A Co-Parenting Guide
What is Co-Parenting? Co-parenting is a term used to describe the shared responsibility of raising a child between two parents who are no longer in…
How to Tell Your Kids You’re Getting a Divorce
It’s normal for parents to feel uncertain about how to give their children the right support through divorce or separation. Although it may be unknown territory, you can help your kids emerge from it feeling loved, confident, and strong.
I Attended an In-Person Second Saturday Divorce Workshop. Here’s the Scoop.
Have you ever wondered what the Second Saturday Workshop is all about? After completing the experience, I’m ready to dish. As the long-time head content…
Ten Ways to Fall in Love With Valentine’s Day After a Divorce
The Perfect Date for You Divorce has a way of sapping self-confidence and leaving self-doubt in its place. Even if the divorce was the right…
Gray Divorce: The Ultimate Boomer Divorce Guide
If you’re considering asking for a divorce after 50, you aren’t alone. The divorce rate after the age of 50 has doubled since 1990 and…
Questions to Ask a Divorce Lawyer: The Ultimate Guide for 2023
Introduction When you’re facing a divorce, one of the most important steps is seeking out the services of a qualified divorce lawyer. Whether you intend…
Divorce Mediation Checklist: What To Expect. How to Prepare.
Divorce mediation is becoming increasingly popular to resolve divorce cases without going to court. However, couples who choose mediation may only get the most out…
8 Empowering Things to Know About Your 401K During Divorce
What’s Going to Happen to My 401k If I Get Divorced? Your 401k may represent the bulk of your retirement savings so the thought of…
“Moms Moving On” Podcast Featuring Melanie Johnson
How to Gain Financial Independence After Divorce Second Saturday National Director Melanie Johnson was a guest on Michelle Dempsey-Multack’s fantastic Moms Moving On podcast. Thank…
How Inflation Impacts Divorce
Rising inflation has come to dominate the news, and you may notice its effects as you pay higher prices at the gas pump and the…
How Covid Changed Divorce and Why Getting Un-Hitched Might Never Be the Same
A lot has been written about how the Covid pandemic put many marriages through a severe stress test. Couples faced job loss and financial instability….
How to Figure Out the True Value of Your Divorce Assets
When you begin the process of divorce, it can feel like a whirlwind. Not only are your emotions raw, but it’s easy to feel overwhelmed…
Is a Collaborative Divorce the Right Option for You?
A divorce is never easy, not even in the best of circumstances. You may not be able to save your marriage, but you can decide…
Will I Lose My Alimony If I Go Back to Work?
With the dramatic cost of childcare in the U.S. (estimated to be $11,666 per year) and our country’s less-than-stellar family-friendly labor laws, it’s understandable that…
How to Ask for a Divorce in 10 Steps
You’re unhappy. The marriage counseling didn’t help. You want a divorce. The only thing left to do is to bring up the topic of divorce…
How to Create a Child Custody Plan
After a divorce, you’ll face many new challenges as you and your ex-spouse continue to raise a child together while building your separate lives. As…
What Are the Actual Steps to Getting a Divorce?
If you’ve just started considering a divorce, it helps to know what steps you’ll have to take to legally uncouple from your spouse. Every divorce…
How to Negotiate for Your Children’s College Costs During a Divorce
We love this guest article, written by Second Saturday Leader Dr. Shokohi. It provides loads of important information for parents who are preparing for a…
Help! Will I Have to Pay My Spouse’s Student Loan Debt When We Get Divorced?
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…