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How to Successfully Co-Parent After Divorce
Getting through a divorce is one thing, co-parenting for the rest of your life is entirely another.
What to Expect From a Family Court Trial
The divorce trial or family court trial will be the biggest and most important event in the entire process of your legal matter— if you get there. As I outlined in an earlier blog post about the family court process, the judges really do not want to see your case unless completely necessary.
New Family Traditions After Divorce
The fact that you may not be a traditional family unit anymore doesn’t mean that you cannot start your own new traditions with the kids. In fact, in many ways this can be more meaningful as you put thought into the activities and holidays that bring you so much joy together.
Practical Advice for Starting a New Career After Divorce
Maybe you left a great career or maybe you started family before you had time to fully immerse yourself into the work force. Divorce is a very common time for women specially to embark on a new career path…
Dating During or After Divorce
I want to state from the outset that my personal stance on this for myself was one of waiting at least a year of separation to even begin the idea of dating again. I had a one-year-old to take care of and an older child that I wanted to make sure was emotionally well. Dating was honestly the last thing on my mind.
Solo Travel During Divorce
I want to start off by saying, travel is a luxury that not everyone has access to. If you can do it, the following words describe some of my experiences and thoughts about solo travel during divorce that might help you or persuade you to go on an adventure if you have the time and means to do so.
Therapy During Divorce
Therapy can play an important role in the healing process during and after divorce. I’ve seen some ads marketing telehealth therapy services and ones who provide online services; they talk about having someone to talk to when you are down
Planning Separate Celebrations for the Kids After Divorce
How do you begin to plan separate occasions, separate birthdays, and separate family gatherings after a divorce? Holidays and special events throughout the year are some of the most memorable times you’ll have with your children as they’re growing up. After a split, figuring out how you want to celebrate is up to you to decide.
Moving Out During Divorce
Should You Move Out During Divorce?
When I was deciding whether and how to move out of the marital home during a divorce, I’m glad that I didn’t consult the general consensus of divorce advice out there on the internet.
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.
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.
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).
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.