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Living with Divorce and Children

Living with Divorce and Children

Imagining life post-divorce is intimidating. The worry of the unknown can place a large amount of stress and fear in our hearts. The biggest worry for divorced Mothers is their children. How will they react to the divorce? Will they take sides? And eventually, how will they react to my dating again?

How do you continue living with divorce and children? Our expert guest blogger shares her advice with us about moving on as a new family unit.

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When He Wants ‘Out’ - It’s Your Chance to Shine

When He Wants ‘Out’ – It’s Your Chance to Shine

Have you, like most people, been convinced that your happiness is dependent upon the presence of someone “special” in your life? This belief is predicated on the notion that your happiness is the responsibility of the people in and the circumstances of your life. Happiness is not an event, it’s an “inside job” that requires you to have a healthy, grounded relationship with yourself.

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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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