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Going Through Divorce: How to Cope with the Long Road Ahead
Laura Santiago Laura Santiago

Going Through Divorce: How to Cope with the Long Road Ahead

How long does it take to heal from divorce? That’s a tough question to answer. One of the hardest things about going through divorce is that there is often not a guaranteed end date. You may be dealing with an unknown amount of time.

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Losing Friends During Divorce
Laura Santiago Laura Santiago

Losing Friends During Divorce

When you go through a divorce you might anticipate that certain parts of your life will be downsized in the fallout. But it could come as a surprise to see that your friend circle changes shape.

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How to Prepare an Affidavit for Family Court
Laura Santiago Laura Santiago

How to Prepare an Affidavit for Family Court

My default is to write, so I had a field day with this exercise and I had been working on the initial affidavit that explained the entirety of our 12-year marriage in a concise and compelling way. I found it cathartic to be able to express parts of my experience (while of course keeping it relevant to a judge).

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Getting Ready for the First Family Court Appearance
Laura Santiago Laura Santiago

Getting Ready for the First Family Court Appearance

Going to court is intimidating. You may have lots of nerves before the first appearance but being prepared for the things you can control can help minimize the anxiety around this and also put you in a good light in front of a judge.

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