The first thing to understand about removing your wedding rings during a divorce or separation is that there is no right time. What feels right is going to feel wrong to someone else. As you’ll learn through the divorce process, you have to decide what’s right for you. That said, everyone going through this emotional time will handle the wedding rings question … [Read more...]
How To Get Through Your Divorce Hearing With Ease
Going through a divorce is tough. You’re already dealing with the emotional fallout of separating from your loved one, and now you have to deal with an actual court hearing. If this prospect fills you with anxiety and dread, don't worry, you're not alone. Divorce hearings can be scary, especially because there is so much at stake. Not only are you headed into the … [Read more...]
Why It’s Wrong To Think You’re Not A Family After Divorce
A common reason for not wanting to end a marriage is not to break up the family but that's flawed logic. It's wrong to think you're not a family after divorce. Ask people who are post-divorce and they'll tell you that they are still a family, they're just a little different now. This tells us two things: being in a family is important to many people and the concept of … [Read more...]
Do You See Divorce As An Opportunity Or The End Of The World?
Do you see divorce as an opportunity or the end of the world? Divorce is always an opportunity but many people don't see it that way certainly when they first realize that it's likely and especially if they aren't the decision-maker. For the person who takes the lead on ending the marriage, they've concluded that life will be better outside the marriage. That doesn't mean … [Read more...]
Divorcing And Not Working? You Might Regret It
If you're divorcing and not working, you might regret it. Why? Standard advice used to be not to go back to work as it would likely impact the alimony you'd receive and not just the amount but also the duration. You'll rarely hear that advice these days. Gone are the days of lifetime maintenance, and if you're not working you're at risk of being treated as voluntarily … [Read more...]