To the Partner of a Sex Addict: Sobriety is Not Recovery
Are you a partner of a sex addict searching on the internet for anything you can find about recovery? Are you trying to figure out if they can really change?…
Watch Out for These 8 Common Divorce Settlement Mistakes
You think you’ve almost got everything settled. You feel like it’s equitable (enough) and you’re about to sign your final agreement. You only have one chance to get this right…
Divorce Mediation: The #1 Thing You Need to Understand
There are two things that set you up for success in divorce mediation: 1) understanding what the process is (and what it isn’t), and 2) having skills to de-escalate conflict…
How to Craft an Effective Parenting Plan
If you have children, designing an effective parenting plan is an important part of your divorce process. And when it comes to deciding what to include in that plan, there…
Preparing for Divorce While Watching for Change: Parallel Paths
If you’ve recently discovered a betrayal (or a second, third, or …) in your relationship, you may be wondering if you should stay or if it’s time to go. Well,…
Divorce Attorney Relationships: Make It Work Without Losing Your Mind or Breaking the Bank
Your relationship with your divorce attorney is important. You don’t have to be BFF’s, but you should trust that they have your back and your best interests at heart. I’ve…
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…
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….