June 2020 Protecting Your Own Assets During a Divorce

Protecting Your Own Assets During a Divorce

Some marriages simply cannot be saved. For one reason or another, two people can’t be together as a cohesive unit. When it comes time to file for a divorce, how do you ensure that your own assets are protected from the other party? Depending on the circumstances surrounding the divorce, protecting those assets may be quite difficult. However, there are a few things you can do to make sure you’re not left on the doorstep of being destitute.

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When Should I File For Divorce

When Should I File For Divorce

Like the saying goes, “There’s no time like the present”, but is now truly the best time to get divorced?  I am frequently asked, “Does it matter when I file for divorce?” Most of the time, I can answer, “No, you can file whenever you are ready.”  However, as with everything in life, there are always exceptions.  Certain legal criteria must be met before someone can file for divorce.  Then there are some practical and personal considerations which should be examined when determining the proper time to file and we will explore them here.

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Get Your Divorced-Mom Mojo Back!

Get Your Divorced-Mom Mojo Back!

Any woman who has faced life as a divorced mom knows that the challenges of divorced parenting are huge. Time, energy, money and patience can very quickly run short, leaving you depleted and frustrated, and not being the mom you truly want to be. Divorced parenting is an art, and it takes a new set of skills to get your mothering mojo back. Here are a few tips to get you started:

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Is Anger Over Your Divorce Ruling Your Life?

Is Anger Over Your Divorce Ruling Your Life?

I will be one of many friends that will tell you: It’s OK to be angry, hurt and mad about your divorce. But, I’ll also be one of many friends that will tell you: It’s not OK to allow this anger to rule your life. You’re better than that!

That’s why I asked divorce experts to share their tips on how women can best manage that swelling anger that seems to take over all areas of life after a divorce.

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Five Tips to Single Parenting

Five Tips to Single Parenting

When you became a mother you probably never anticipated having to parent alone. Now that you are venturing out solo, there are many things to consider about how you want to set up your new life.

There will be a lot of feelings that come up for you around your new role as single mother, and there will most likely be doubts about whether you can actually do a good job on your own. Even though we all know the old adage that it takes a village to raise a child, the truth is that a child only needs one loving, dedicated caregiver to thrive. It’s not about quantity, it’s about quality.

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