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How do I Know if I Should Get a Divorce?
I imagine this is one of the hardest questions to answer when dealing with marital challenges. I say ‘imagine’ because this is one part of the process I didn’t toil over. During the couple of years I was trying to learn about myself I realized that the marriage that I was in didn’t support the future I hoped for.
Start here if you’ve decided on divorce
Let’s start with the end.
I’m at a resort, working remotely at a job I love, feeling as much purpose as I have yet to-date in my life. I have meaningful friendships, make decisions for myself, and co-parent two well-adjusted children.
I had no idea that I’d ever be here.
Encouragement For When You Are Tired
Divorce can be an emotional roller coaster. It takes all of your attention and energy, all the while you are trying to do the best that you can to live your life. It’s a big effort.
New Love After Divorce
In the early stages of divorce, I remember looking, in amazement, at people who had previously been through the process and appeared to be happy in their current relationships. I didn’t know how long that might take for me, but it was always something that gave me a sense of hope for a better future.
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.