Getting Divorced

From a Divorced Girl Smiling reader: I hate my ex husband.  I know it is not good to hold on to anger.  I have even emailed him and told him I forgive him for what he did.  I have tried really hard to forgive him.  But deep down I…

Money is a sensitive subject for many people to talk about, and even the most peaceful co-parenting situations may find that frustrations begin to flare when the topic of sharing expenses comes up. As a divorced parent, you may have…

It’s pretty common for a recently separated woman to drop at least 10 pounds pretty quickly. Think about it. She gets upset and is unable to eat frequently, she’s stressed about the unknown, the attorney fees, and how her children are…

After your divorce, you are no longer married to each other and you will each live your own life.  However, you are still parents to your children and in their eyes you are still “mom and dad”, and you still both have the goal of…

My partner Brian James and I have been co-mediating for over 15 years.  For the most part, we are quite successful, but occasionally we lose a couple to litigation or they decide to have their attorneys complete the divorce.  If they…

Either you’re going through a divorce or you are already divorced. It was most likely stressful, sad, infuriating and scary. Are you feeling exhausted? If so, a healing and wellness divorce retreat might be just what you need. And…

Let’s talk about getting a mortgage after divorce. Your home is your sanctuary.  The center, where you leave in the morning and return in the evening. A place where you create memories with your family, friends, neighbors and fur…

There are many reasons people get divorced, but for the purpose of this article, let’s exclude the biggie deal breakers: cheating, addiction, or verbal and physical abuse. What happens when someone decides to get divorced because they…

It’s a well-known fact that some people try to hide money during their divorce. They will sometimes transfer assets to family or friends, hide cash in safety deposit boxes or even set up offshore accounts, just to try and keep their…

Being in my 50’s, it would be impossible for me to say I haven’t had my heart broken multiple times in my life. Of course when I got divorced it happened, but other men (and even a couple platonic female friends) have broken my heart.…