No matter where you are in the divorce process it’s unavoidable: divorce anxiety and stress. You know the feeling all too well. The fear of the unknown. The loss of control of the life we thought we knew. It’s normal to panic, but that doesn’t mean you have to go through your days worried that you’re doing something wrong in your divorce, or that you’re going to screw … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Prevent Divorce when your Marriage is in Trouble
It’s easy to feel distressed when your marriage is in trouble, but there are 10 things you can do to try and save your relationship. Can you remember the last time you were happy with your spouse? If the answer is no, you're probably worried that you and your partner are heading down the road to divorce. But don't be discouraged, it's easy to feel hopeless when you're … [Read more...]
6 Ways To Keep Your Divorce Out Of The Courtroom
Most people want to keep their divorce out of the courtroom. They hope their spouse will agree their marriage is over and then they can discuss the parenting and finances as reasonable people who once loved each other. Few of us relish even the thought of the nastiness and expense of a litigated divorce and no wants the long, drawn out negotiations that keep you locked in a … [Read more...]
The Increase In Gray Divorce And How It Could Hurt You
The overall divorce rate in the U.S. might be declining but the rate for midlife divorce is increasing. So what's causing the increase in gray divorce and how could it hurt you? My guest for this latest Conversations About Divorce is Jocelyn Elise Crowley, author of Gray Divorce: What We Lose And Gain From Mid-Life Splits. Jocelyn and I chat about what's driving the increase … [Read more...]
Want To Save Your Marriage? Consider A Post-Nup
If you're trying to save your marriage then a post-nup could be exactly what you need. The communication that goes into creating a post-nuptial agreement has the potential to create meaningful and lasting change to your relationship. And if that change doesn't last, then having an agreement could certainly make divorce easier. Tom Gardiner is a Chicago-based attorney and … [Read more...]