The ancients saw Halloween as the portal to a new “season.” As you move through divorce, you are also transitioning from one kind of life to another. So, what do Halloween and divorce have in common? Boundaries shifting, uncertainties appearing, sacrifices being made, and identity shifts occurring.
Archives for October 2015
5 Tips For Making It Through the Holidays As A Single Parent
Get some tips on how to get through the holidays as a single parent, to help defeat feelings of loneliness, anxiety and depression.
How to Transmute Anger into Gold During and After Divorce
An intense emotional response, anger is a normal emotion that involves a strong uncomfortable and emotional response to a perceived provocation. Is your divorce-related anger healthy or unhealthy?
5 Co-Parenting Tips from a Divorced Divorce Attorney
Not only have I been practicing high-conflict divorce for 18 years, I am also a divorced father of two teenagers. At the moment, my ex and I are in a “good place” and our children are doing well. Here are a few tips I have learned from my practice and personal experience that might prove […]
3 Steps to Successful Decision-Making as Co-Parents
I was speaking with a friend who told me that his ex-wife makes all the decisions regarding their son without consulting him. “She thinks she is the CEO of our child,” he stated. I had to think about that for a minute, as most moms who have primary physical custody tend to make most of […]
5 Tips for Preparing for Your First Winter Vacation after Divorce
Taking a winter vacation after divorce is a great way to heal and begin your new life. Follow these five tips to make the most of your holiday travels.
WATCH: 10 Tips on How to Choose a Divorce Lawyer
Use these tip to help you choose the right divorce lawyer to suit your unique needs.
Suspicions of Child Abuse by the Other Parent: What to Consider
What do you do when you have suspicions of child abuse from your ex-spouse? Deciding how to approach the situation is important for everyone involved.
Dealing with a Bullying Partner During Your Divorce
Within the context of a marriage, bullying can take many forms. Verbal or physical abuse and violence are common forms of bullying that come under the umbrella of domestic violence. Less familiar is the concept of the divorce bully—often a partner who hasn’t previously displayed bullying behavior, but who during the course of a divorce […]
5 Facts About Divorcing a Narcissistic Psychopath
First of all, if you are divorcing a Narcissist, a Psychopath, or a Narcissistic Psychopath, keep your expectations low! Most people hear the word “psychopath” or “sociopath” and immediately think of a serial killer, callous criminal, violent rapist, or someone who’s completely deranged. (Learn the difference between a sociopath and psychopath here.) Much like autism, […]
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