The holiday season is a magical time for children; filled with surprises and excitement. However this can also be an especially difficult time for kids whose parents are going through a separation. The realization that one parent might not be a part of the traditions as they once were can be devastating from a child’s …
Read MoreWe know January as a time for ringing in the New Year, having snowball fights, and checking out the clearance holiday sales. It is a chilly month, and apparently not only in terms of temperature. January is statistically the biggest month for official divorces. In fact, there are about one-third more filings during January and …
Read MoreIt’s been said for many years that one of the biggest issues couples have is finances. It might be that it is scarce, it might be about how to spend it, or it might even be not talking about it. Whether we like it or not, money plays a huge role in our lives and …
Read MoreYou know it is coming. You’ve been ruminating about this for some time. You realize that you and your spouse are headed for a divorce. When contemplating the winter holidays and divorce, you might be considering waiting until after the holidays to begin the divorce process because you are waiting for just the right moment. …
Read MoreIt often feels as though anger and divorce go hand in hand. If you’re going through a divorce, you’re probably running through all sorts of emotions, including hatred and anger. You might feel rejected, insulted, misunderstood, or even wrongly accused. After all, the person you trusted and loved enough to marry and perhaps have children …
Read MorePerhaps one of the most important aspects of a parenting agreement is how to split holidays with the kids. Winter holidays are a particularly significant part of this. They often involve the largest family gatherings, the biggest gifts, and the best memories. Most times, a divorce results in parents getting their children for major holidays …
Read MoreIs social media affecting your marriage? It isn’t unusual to see people using their cell phones to check social media. They update their Facebook status while they wait in line at the bank, Instagram their dinner while at a restaurant, or compose a quick tweet while out with friends. While social media is a wonderful …
Read MoreSocial media is an amazing tool in our modern, connected world. It allows us to share our highs and lows, to announce new jobs, to stay in touch with old friends, and to post adorable pictures of our children. On the other hand, social media can allow people to peer a little too closely into …
Read MoreWhen it comes to divorce and Halloween – it doesn’t have to be scary. Halloween is just around the corner. It’s time for picking out costumes, going to the pumpkin patch, and figuring out who gets to take the kids trick-or-treating. While most of the major holidays are officially designated to one parent or the other …
Read MoreThere are many people who have gone through divorce. Based on their experience, they may be able to offer you some suggestions about how you could be celebrating your divorce. Going through a divorce can be an emotional roller coaster. You can experience the highs of starting a new chapter in your life and/or the …
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