Women and Divorce

5 Financial Risks Women Face During and After a Divorce

Divorce can have a greater financial impact on women. Unfortunately, it’s sometimes harder for women to afford a divorce and get back on their feet once it has been finalized. Read more to find out why.

9 Reasons Your Ex Lied in Court

People lie in divorce court for several reasons, and it leaves those of us who wouldn’t, wondering why or, what the gain is.

Divorce or Counseling: Can Couples Therapy Save a Marriage?

Studies show that marriage therapy is effective in reducing distress among partners. It has a success rate of over 85%, and its effects often last for the next five years. According to surveys from many couples, they state they were able to save their marriages with the help of couples counseling.

Tips for Keeping Financial Issues From Leading To Divorce

At the end of the day, you can manage the money issues in your relationship; you just need to be frank (without pointing fingers), committed, and mature.

How a DUI Charge May Affect Your Divorce

It is well known that the legal system does not positively view parents who are thought to have a problem with substance abuse. As a result, child custody disputes may become more difficult, especially if your kids are still too little to take care of themselves.

Low-Conflict Marriage: Why I Tell My Clients It’s Good Enough

I’m often asked, “What exactly is a low conflict marriage?” I guess since I push the idea that low-conflict marriages should not fall prey to divorce, it is time I define, for those curious, what I mean by a “low-conflict marriage.”

7 Tips for Recovering From Narcissistic Abuse

Narcissistic abuse can be as overt as yelling, screaming, and criticizing or, as covert as gaslighting, withholding needs, and denying what was and wasn’t said.

5 Significant Financial Risks Women Face During and After a Divorce

Divorce is a difficult process regardless of the circumstances. People have to go through the emotional pain of abandoning the dream of a happy marriage. There’s also the difficulty of telling your children and dealing with the reactions of friends and family. Also, women face significant and often unforeseen financial challenges. Divorce often has a […]

How to Overcome These Top 3 Divorce Fears

Divorce can be scary, but it doesn’t have to overwhelm you. Take a few deep breaths and take the steps you need to take in order to move forward. You’ll eventually find yourself not feeling lonely, enjoying happy moments, and moving forward as a financially independent mom.

Empty Nest, Single Mom: Why I’m Happy Not Celebrating Valentine’s Day

View it as a romantic holiday to be shared with your lover, a day of running around and making sure the children have what they need or, just another day. Do it well and be happy however you do it.