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We all know someone who says their marriage ended suddenly with no warning. It’s hard to believe. We all like to think there must have been some red flags that were missed. After all, how could two people, married to each other, have such different views about the same marriage? But marriages do absolutely end […]
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The word alone carries tremendous negativity, judgment and fear and divorce is commonly portrayed in the media as hostile and high-conflict. Amicable or civil divorces aren’t considered news unless there’s a novelty factor associated with them like Gynweth Paltrow’s “conscious uncoupling.” Often, our own beliefs and expectations around divorce pushes us to stay in unhealthy […]
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How our children cope with divorce is front and foremost for many parents: none of us want our children to be harmed by the end of our marriage and their future well-being can be a major influence on the timing of divorce. Parenting after divorce isn’t by definition more difficult than parenting while married but […]
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Most people, even those who initiate divorce, come through it feeling pain and hurt. The source of that pain maybe their spouse, third parties and even themselves. Without working through that pain and hurt, the danger is that we become bitter and resentful and that becomes a barrier to enjoying life. The key to healing […]
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We all know that relationships need care and feeding to make them last and most people don’t get married thinking they will get divorced. So when the marriage is troubled, we agonize over what to do. Can the relationship change? When is enough, enough? Are we making a mistake? Every relationship may be different but […]
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Everyone files a tax return and that means there are some basic tax issues that face everyone getting divorced. These are often overlooked or not addressed until the divorce negotiations are nearing completion. By that time, your choices may already be limited. Even worse, you may be suffering with negotiation fatigue and make agreements without […]
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Anyone with a pet understands that people become emotionally attached to their animals and that bond can as strong as the bond we make with human friends. Yet, the law, for the most part sees pets as property, to be divided as the household furniture is to be divided. That sets the stage for lose-win […]
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Along with deciding on how to divide your finances, you and your STBX will have to divide all your household items – that’s the furniture, the kitchen gadgets, the stuff in the garage, the pictures on the walls – everything that’s probably part of your day-to-day life. For some people, this is super easy. They’re […]
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Most people would love to save legal fees on their divorce. The first thing that comes to mind is doing without an attorney. While that may save you big time, it’s not always the smartest way to trim costs and it may actually end up costing you more in the long run. The good news […]
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We’ve all heard someone say they tried divorce mediation and it didn’t work. The challenge here is whether they were truly part of the small percentage of divorces that do need to be resolved by a judge or if they didn’t take the proper steps to ensure mediation was successful. There’s a lot more to […]
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Deciding when is the best time to file for divorce is a bit like Goldilocks and Three Bears. File too soon and you’ll be faced with having to meet a bunch of court imposed deadlines and making life changing decisions at the time when you’re least emotionally capable. File too late and you could find […]
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For most couples, the marital home represents the bulk of their wealth and the single largest asset. If one party wants to keep the marital home, it involves buying out the other party and that typically means refinancing. If you’re leaving the marital home, then chances are you’ll be looking to buy another home and […]
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Being physically intimate is a normal, even integral component to most romantic partnerships. So if you’re dating, chances are you are going to be talking about sex. What you really need to be talking about is safe sex. The statistics are startling. Between 2000 and 2010, the overall rates for sexually transmitted infections have doubled […]
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Usually it’s the kids that move between their parents’ homes after divorce. With nesting, the kids stay put and the parents move in and out. A few celebrity couples have famously tried this. Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin of the “Consciously Uncoupling” fame, and Jon and Kate Gosselin from Jon and Kate Plus 8. Now, […]
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Today, we’re talking about learning to manage your money after divorce because it’s not easy, and it’s important. For most of us, there is always less money after divorce and that means having to be more intentional about your spending. Even before you’re actually divorced, knowing where the money goes each month can help you […]
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Nobody ever describes divorce as an easy time in life. Far from it. It’s emotionally traumatic, mentally challenging and there simply aren’t enough hours in the day to deal with everything that needs to be addressed. The one thing that’s easy for people to let slide is taking care of themselves and yet, that’s the […]
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Father’s Day is coming up and even though it is meant to be the parallel celebration to Mother’s Day, it doesn’t get equal billing. Married dads may find that irritating but for divorced dads it’s much worse. My guest, blogger Kyle Bradford aka, ChopperPapa says single dads need to understand that the deck is stacked […]
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Few of us like to think about our own demise, however if you’re divorced this truly is something you need to consider. Chances are your spouse was your executor, your trustee, your healthcare power of attorney and your beneficiary and if you don’t do anything, they could still be any or all of these and […]
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Many experts will tell you that you need to approach your divorce as a business transaction. If you can do that then figuring out the impact divorce will have on your finances becomes a mathematical analysis, but it’s rarely that simple or easy to do. There’s almost always less money after divorce and that creates […]
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With Mother’s Day just around the corner, in today’s episode we’re talking about what it means to be a mother after divorce, how divorce can change your responsibilities as a mother, and of course, celebrating Mother’s Day after divorce. Joining Mandy for this show is licensed therapist, author and college instructor, Terry Gaspard. Together they […]
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Even though parts of the country are still getting snow, it’s not too early too early to be thinking about summer and that’s especially true if you are divorced and have kids. Making plans for your kids over the summer has the potential for many disagreements with your ex and those disagreements can sometimes be […]
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We don’t talk much about divorce and suicide but sadly, it’s not uncommon. Whether it’s a child whose parents are getting divorced, the person who wants to end the marriage but can’t or the person whose spouse has said they want a divorce, it’s a sign of a person who is struggling for their life […]
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Sooner or later most people try dating after divorce: some people dive right in with little hesitation, other people are more cautious, and some of us even need a push! While there is a danger in waiting too long, being ready is important. Being ready means approaching dating as an adventure with more self-confidence and […]
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If you and your spouse own your home, then whether one of you is going to keep it or it’s being sold, you’ll need a Realtor to work with. It seems like everyone has a friend who’s a Realtor so that should be easy, yes? Turns out it’s not so easy because not all Realtors […]
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Your child’s school is a major part of their life and teachers are key players in your child’s well-being. This makes it critically important that you work with your child’s school through your divorce. There’s a fine balance though between providing essential details and too much information. Joining Mandy in this episode of Conversations About […]
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Sooner or later, most people are interested in dating again after their divorce and as exciting as that is, it typically comes with some anxiety, nerves and hesitation. That’s not surprising. For many of us, it’s been a while since we dated and maybe we didn’t really enjoy it the first time around. We have […]
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It’s the start of a new year, the Holidays are over and many people will move ahead with filing for divorce. People who decided to end their marriage in the fall often hold off taking any action because they don’t want to spoil the Holidays. But now, one of you may be moving out, you […]
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For thousands of years, humans have been making New Year’s resolutions. Today, those resolutions are usually focused on some act of self-improvement. While that sounds positive and helpful, it’s estimated that 88 percent of people who set resolutions fail to keep them. So if resolutions are such a good idea why are we so bad […]
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Feeling guilty about the decision to end your marriage is pretty typical. Few people find it easy to break their marriage vows, cause pain and hurt to the person they once loved or bring turmoil and distress to the lives of their children. Even if the decision to divorce wasn’t yours, you may still feel […]
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If someone asks you why your marriage ended, you might respond that you and your spouse were constantly arguing about money or the kids or sex. What this really points to is an inability to resolve conflict and the most common reason for this is the parent-child dynamic. Where you the parent or child in […]
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With Thanksgiving and Black Friday looming large, it’s time to figure out how to manage your Holiday spending so you can enjoy the Holidays without guilt over what you did or did not buy, and without going into debt. That’s not easy – our household incomes don’t magically increase and we have increased expenses from […]
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Even though you may not feel much like celebrating the Holidays, experts say it’s not a good idea to just skip them. Traditions are what helps to bind families together and they are a part of what makes each family unique. They help us grow and thrive. So rethinking and recreating the traditions that are […]
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The end of a marriage involves many losses: the loss of your spouse, your marriage, the dreams of growing old together, your idea of family. It could even mean a radical change in lifestyle and the loss of friends. Even with all these losses, the pain of divorce is often not recognized as grief and […]
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There’s no escaping them … if you have minor children then you will be attending Parent Teacher conferences. They’re certainly not most parents’ favorite activity and Parent Teacher conferences after divorce are even harder. However, your child will benefit if you can figure out how to keep these meetings focused on your child and their […]
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Feeling that you’ll never trust your ex or another partner again is a common reaction to divorce. Yet trust is a cornerstone of healthy relationships and as such is vital to connecting with others. So can you learn to rebuild trust? Joining Mandy in this episode is therapist, college instructor and author Terry Gaspard. Listen […]
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It’s that time of year – back-to-school is always a time of transition for families with shifting schedules, changing routines and a faster pace. It also comes with a flood of expenses creating stress on the budget and emotional stress when you have to say no to some of the requests from your child. While […]
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Divorce may be one of life’s great growth opportunities but nobody embraces it or volunteers for the experience. Even the thought of it fills most people with anxiety and dread. Those feelings often stem from fear and what’s critical to understand is that decisions driven by fear are rarely the healthiest or best decisions. In […]
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Getting divorced is an expensive business. If you retain a lawyer to represent you, you can expect to spend $10,000 – $15,000 for a fairly basic divorce that settles without going to trial, and that doesn’t include what your spouse is paying is their attorney. It’s money many people don’t have or if they do, […]
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The message we get from societal expectations, from Hollywood and even our families is that love can conquer all. That’s simply not true especially if you’re married to someone who has a chronic, severe mental illness. Conditions such as a personality disorder, anxiety, bi-polar or PTSD all create barriers to intimacy and those frequently lead […]
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If being with your spouse has become a living hell but divorce isn’t in your vocabulary, then a legal separation may be a viable alternative. It’s essentially the same as a divorce but you remain married. It can be a way of protecting yourself both emotionally and financially while still supporting your spouse. In this […]
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Having to tell your kids that your marriage is over and their lives will be changing is a conversation most of us dread, put off and lose sleep over. Do it well and in years to come they may not remember the details. Do it badly and they’ll likely remember it for the rest of […]
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Even though you may not want to get divorced and no matter how much you wish it wasn’t happening to you, the question you need to ask is who is in charge of your divorce. The answer needs to be “you” because that’s the only way to increase the likelihood of a healthier divorce for […]
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Divorce is such a traumatic, painful event that can rock you to your core, shake your self-confidence and make you doubt everything you thought you knew. You’re likely not going to be rushing to embrace your newly single life after divorce. Yet, as journalist and TV news anchor Tamsen Fadal says, “Happily Single Comes before […]
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Child support is often one of the most contentious and bitter areas of divorce negotiations and those disagreements can and do continue for years after the divorce is final. We frequently hear complaints of child support going unpaid, and unenforced leaving the custodial parent struggling to provide for their child. At the other end of […]
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With over 63 percent of American households owning pets, including over 44 million dogs, the possibility of losing your pet in your divorce is an issue that’s facing more and more couples and just as with the kids, with pets the emotions can and do run high sometimes ending in the courtroom with no-win decisions. […]
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When I gave birth to my children, I never imagined that on a Friday evening I would be helping them pack their belongings, and sending them off to their dad’s and that they would be shuttling between our two homes. But that is what divorce with children means … Shared parenting. Not so long ago […]
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At some stage in your divorce, unless you’re going to walk away from it all, you and your Soon-To-Be-Ex will have to go through your home and decide who gets what, and that can be a miserable process. The experts will tell you to leave the emotions behind and approach this rationally, logically, but that’s […]
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In 2014, 21-year-old Caitlyn Ricci took her divorced parents to court to force them to pay her college tuition and she won. The judge ruled that of her $26,000 annual bill, Caitlyn was to pay just over $9,000, her dad was to pay 60% of the balance and her mom the rest. Mom and dad […]
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Divorce is a confusing, chaotic and overwhelming time. Adding to that confusion is a wave of new services, products and divorce specialists. Are these people taking advantage of people when they are at their most vulnerable or are these new options enabling people to have a healthy divorce. Joining Mandy for this discussion about the […]
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