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.
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 writer for WIFE.org and, more recently, Second Saturday, I’ve written a lot on the TOPIC of divorce over the years. At this point, I would almost consider myself a “lay…
“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 you to Michelle for having Melanie on her show. You can find out more about Michelle’s great book and community at MomsMovingOn.com.
What to Expect from Divorce in a Post-Pandemic World
They say distance makes the heart grow fonder, so what happens when couples are forced into near-constant proximity as the world locks down due to coronavirus? As the pandemic rages, how will this unprecedented situation affect divorce rates, and how can Second Saturday help you prepare? Will enforced confinement turn up the heat on existing…
Checklist: Living Separately Under the Same Roof
In many states, your date of separation has legal implications. If you and your spouse are still living in the same house for economic or family reasons, proving that you are really separated can be tricky. Here is a checklist of what you should do if you and he are still living together but separate.
How Much Do I Need to Save for a Divorce?
For many women, the realization that a marriage is failing is a long, agonizing road. Oftentimes, a woman will know the truth in her heart for months before she builds up the courage to have that difficult conversation with her husband. If you are nearing that point, it is time to start planning for the…
How to Talk to Your Children About the Financial Realities of Divorce
You want to give your children everything their hearts desire, but after a divorce, your financial situation is likely to face major strains. While you were married you were able to take your children on nice vacations each year, buy them designer label clothes, pay for personal music or sports lessons, and afford a special…
What to Do When Your Spouse Makes Divorce Threats
Gathering up the courage to ask for a divorce is hard. Things can get even harder if your spouse resists or starts threatening to take you to court or never pay you a dime. Unfortunately, this does happen, but just because your spouse makes a threat doesn’t mean that it is true. Using the Divorce Decisions Workbook…
The Kids Are Just Fine
How much do parents need to worry that divorce will have a long term negative effect on their children? Fortunately, far less than you think. Research shows that the vast majority of children weather divorce safely.
Why Your Friend’s Divorce Took Two Years
As hard as it is to admit, you know that your marriage is heading toward divorce. As the realization sets in, it’s time to start planning how to get through this thing and on to the next chapter of your life. You probably have tons of questions, such as how much is it going to…
The New Tax Bill Changes How Alimony Is Taxed
The sweeping tax bill signed by President Trump in December 2017 includes major changes that are sure to affect every American when tax day arrives. For those considering a divorce, one provision in particular could mean thousands of dollars saved or lost each year. The Alimony Reversal According to the Census Bureau, roughly 243,000 people…
Six Places to Look for Hidden Assets in Divorce
When couples divorce, mistrust abounds. One of the first things people think of when their spouse asks them for divorce is, he must have been stashing away money.
You know more about your financial situation than any stranger could, so before you hire a private eye to look for hidden funds, think carefully about your circumstances and how your spouse could have squirreled money away.
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.
Saving Money On Divorce
Many divorces these days are nasty, brutish, and all too long, not to mention damned expensive. With the average cost of divorce in the United States approaching $20,000 it is daunting to think about dissolving your marriage. Fortunately there are things you can do to save money on divorce, even if you are working with an attorney.