Five Things I Wish I Knew Before I Divorced
Remember the song by Cher, “If I could turn back time!” I wish I could press rewind and get another shot at how I handled my divorce! I find myself constantly saying, like a broken record, if I only knew then, what I know today, my journey would look completely...
Thriving, Not Just Surviving Divorce
Nine Common Triggers to Emotional Flare-up I joined Attorney | Mediator Gabrielle Hartley to look at 9 common triggers to emotional flare-up that are prevalent in the context of divorce. Our goal is to make you aware of these triggers, how they fit in your life, and...
Expert Advice From A Divorce Lawyer So You Won’t Ever Need One
Having questions before marriage is a good thing. Getting married is easy. Breaking up is less so. In the last twenty six years working as a divorce lawyer and mediator, I've seen thousands of relationships fall apart. And often, the break up is complicated and...
Helping Divorcing Clients Focus on Their Kids with a Coparenting Calendar
As a divorce mediator, your goal is to help your clients come to an agreement and stay focused on what’s important. For divorcing couples with children, we often talk about putting the kids first and avoiding negative behaviors like talking badly about the other...
How to Survive and Thrive Financially After a Divorce
Divorce can be devastating – the process of going through it, the events that led up to it. It is hard on the children, hard on your wallet, hard on your heart. But believe me, there will be a time when it is over, a time when you will be able to care for yourself...
Five Tips for Dating After Divorce in Your Forties
I married my first date. My second first date was at 47, after my decades long marriage ended abruptly. Dating in your 40s after divorce is not for the faint of heart. I figured a few things out along the way that might be helpful. DO YOUR HEALING WORK DIvorce is an...
Planning Your Financial Future After a Divorce
Imagine this. You’ve just spent the last year of your life finalizing your divorce. It’s been a long, emotional process but it’s finally over. And despite the initial sense of freedom, the overwhelming reality begins to set in—you are now on your own. Although this...
Did I Miss The Class on Getting Divorced? What I Wish I Knew
Most people don’t plan on getting divorced, never mind how to get ready for divorce. Some may decide to get a prenuptial agreement, but again, we rarely believe it’ll be necessary. Divorce is one of those subjects that’s talked about in hushed tones and low whispers,...
Should You Stay or Should You Go?
Deciding to stay in or leave your marriage is one of the most difficult decisions you’ll ever make. For most of us, the decision of whether to divorce is wrapped up in guilt and fear. Fear of financial insecurity, fear of being alone, and worst of all, fear of making...
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