High Conflict Divorce Communication: It Can Cost You
Whenever two people communicate, words are important. But in divorce, using the wrong words in the wrong way can be expensive. And in high conflict divorce, communication can cost you…
Choosing a Divorce Attorney: The Right (and Wrong) Way
You (or your spouse) have decided it’s time to get a divorce, so your first step should be to go out and hire a fierce divorce lawyer, right? Choosing the…
Is Marriage Counseling Still Worth a Try?
Your marriage feels like it’s close to the end. You’re thinking about divorce. Maybe you’ve even talked to a lawyer. So, is marriage counseling worth a try at this late…
KISS-ing Emotional Abuse Goodbye
Upside-down-land. That’s what my friend Renee says it’s like living with emotional abuse. In a world where everything is the opposite of what it should be, you can constantly feel…
Should You Work? The Spousal Support Dilemma
Many women who’ve been stay-at-home moms or lower earners need to consider increasing their income after divorce in order to make the budget numbers work. There’s lot of advice out…
How to Say You Want a Divorce (Safely)
You’ve done your work, faced your fears, asked and answered all the hard questions. And as much as it breaks your heart, you know it’s time to end your marriage….
Mediation Tips You Won’t Get From Your Attorney
I love mediation. Mediation is an proven alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process and can help you avoid all the expenses associated with contested divorce, attorneys, and litigation. But if you…
Married to a Sex Addict? The Recovery Myth vs. Reality
If your partner has been cheating, watching porn, sexting, or visiting prostitutes, I understand how heartbreaking that is. Maybe you’re in the place where you don’t want to get divorced…
Soberlink: Providing Safety When Mom or Dad Abuses Alcohol
Is Your Child Safe During Parenting Time with Your Ex? When alcohol abuse is present, the thought of kids spending time alone with the parent who drinks can feel scary….
Narcissistic Divorce Abuse: Preparing for the Temper Tantrum
You put up with the neglect, cheating, porn use, and emotional abuse for far too long, but you got the support you needed and made the decision to get out….