What Everyone Needs to Know About Divorce
FINANCES: Create Financial Security for Yourself and Your Family
Divorce can mean the making the most important financial decisions of your entire life, but we are rarely emotionally equipped to make them! Ask questions. Get different opinions from professionals. Read these articles. And, do not move forward until you are ready.
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LEGAL MATTERS: Take Charge by Understanding the Law
We know…it's confusing! But you are not alone, and the resources we've provided will help you understand the different options available, and the best way to approach them.
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EMPOWERMENT: Taking Steps Towards Emotional Freedom
The more you know, the less you'll worry - that doesn't mean it will be easy, or all fears will magically vanish. It does mean that every small step you take in being informed becomes a big step towards your emotional freedom.
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CHILDREN: Helping Your Kids Through Divorce
Your children are the single most important part of this equation. And, how you prepare, react and respond to and with them during this time will make all the difference in their well-being. Bottom line: if you're okay, they will be too!
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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…
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…
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….