How to Have a Happy Thanksgiving When You’re Divorced

“Gather ’round the Thanksgiving table and say something you’re thankful for.” When you’re in the midst of a divorce, answering a question like this can feel, well, loaded. In American culture, Thanksgiving is virtually synonymous with a large family dinner, although COVID-19 is putting a monkey wrench in that for now. Nonetheless, most of us […]
What You Need to Know About Your Financial Picture Before Moving Out of the Marital Home During Divorce

Figuring out your family’s finances is a project most couples don’t look forward to during the divorce process. Often, when one of the spouses decides to move out of the house, it pushes the financial envelope, so to speak, because the couple, if they’re fiscally responsible, needs to know how much it’s going to cost […]
Is it better to settle or should I go to court?

Settling is a word that we do not immediately connect to positive things. We look for better jobs or struggle to find a soul-mate because we do not want to settle. And while that is perfectly fine in other areas in life, it might not be applicable to your divorce. I’d like to take some […]
Should we stay together for the kids?

It’s inevitable that this thought passes through your head when you’ve tried to make things work with your partner, reaching the very difficult realization that you may need a divorce. But, what about the kids? This is a question that certainly worries many couples who find that this is the way they’d like to proceed. […]
Ways to evenly split custody

Custody arrangements can be very complicated. The old format of getting the kids one weekend every fortnight is not very functional and does not let you be a part of every part of your child’s life. So, many parents are looking out for options that help out dividing time in a more evenly way: where […]
Unexpected emotions during divorce

Whenever someone gets divorced, of course there are certain emotions one can expect to go through. A grieving process might include denial, bargaining, etc. However, there will be emotions you did not expect to feel in such moments. Getting divorced can make you go through a rollercoaster of emotions, psychologists say there is as much […]
What goes through a child’s mind during divorce?

But… what about the kids? I am sure this question has popped up in your mind and also during discussions or arguments before deciding if you should or shouldn’t get a divorce. No matter how difficult your marriage has become, I am sure your children’s wellbeing must be one of your top priorities (as they […]