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Divorce leaving you strapped for cash? Think outside the box

If your divorce has left you in an unstable financial position, you are not alone. Not only does the divorce process tend to inspire legal fees, it also tends to…

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Why throwing a divorce party may be a good idea – Part II

In our last post, we began a discussion about the benefits of throwing yourself a divorce party. Certainly, you can avoid throwing yourself a “party” and choose to honor this…

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Why throwing a divorce party may be a good idea – Part I

Our readers may or may not be familiar with the concept of divorce parties. Divorce parties are a relatively new phenomenon. Essentially, these gathering serve as either a celebration of…

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If your divorce has left you feeling ‘not okay’

“How are you doing?” Sometimes, this question is a welcome one. When old friends embrace each other on the street after a long absence and are joyous in their reunion,…

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‘Divorce’ for unmarried cohabitating couples

There are many reasons why individual couples opt to cohabitate but not to marry. One of the reasons why some couples choose to avoid making their unions legally “official” is…

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Avoid these phrases if you want an amicable divorce

The process of divorcing from one’s spouse can be complex, frustrating and surprisingly delicate. We have previously written about the fact that it is possible to avoid costly and time-consuming…

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Loved ones: Divorce ‘interference’ is rarely productive

If a loved one has recently revealed to you that he or she is seeking a divorce, please think carefully before you interfere with this decision. You almost certainly want…

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Why a post-divorce future can be uniquely bright

In the immediate aftermath of your decision to divorce your spouse, you likely experienced a host of negative emotions. Perhaps the decision to divorce was brought on by a traumatic…

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The pros and cons of seeking marriage counseling

We frequently observe that no two marriages are exactly alike. As a result, there is no one “right” way to determine whether or not a marriage should come to an…

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A few reminders co-parents can benefit from

Co-parenting can be a crazy adventure. It can be a frustrating experience or an enriching one on any given day. Because any co-parenting relationship can produce a rollercoaster of emotions…

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Are you divorcing a narcissist?

The label “narcissist” tends to be thrown around quite a bit in American culture. This term has become a popular way to describe someone who is selfish or self-involved. It…

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Divorce planning: don’t forget potential income tax issues

One of the issues divorcing couples don’t often consider until problems arise is that they may be jointly and severally liable for each other’s income tax debts under federal law.…

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The truth about divorce-related grief

Many of our readers are likely familiar with the traditional five stages of grief or loss. These stages include denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. The idea that these various…

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Benefits of befriending your co-parent’s spouse

We have previously written about how important it is for co-parents to have a positive, healthy relationship with one another. When co-parents fail to “get along” the tension in their…

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What is an accident alert? what should you do?

During the snow season have you heard radio or television news announcements that law enforcement in your County is on accident alert? Do you know what that means? Accident alert…

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The benefits of certain self-care behaviors post-divorce

Several years ago, the memoir “Eat, Pray, Love” became a best-seller and was then turned into a blockbuster movie. It is not difficult to see why the message behind this…

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Why divorce is not necessarily ‘throwing away’ a marriage

When learning of your divorce, some loved ones may argue that you are throwing away your marriage. Most loved ones would use this phrase in a well-meaning way to express…

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Parents: Be cautious while dating before your divorce is final

Depending on the circumstances surrounding your divorce, you may be eager to begin dating or you may have little interest in dating at this time. If you do have interest…

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Avoiding common financial mistakes during divorce

If you are currently navigating a divorce, you are likely concerned about how your divorce will affect you financially. This a completely understandable concern. No matter what your income level…

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Can science help you heal from the pain of divorce?

Sometimes the pain of divorce can be so acute that it can feel like nothing has the ability to heal it. At moments like this, it can either be comforting…

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Starting single parenthood off on the right foot

If you and your child’s other parent are no longer planning to raise your child together, it is generally important to speak with an attorney so that you can begin…

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Seeking to mediate your divorce? Consider these ideas

Just as there is no one correct way to achieve a healthy marriage, there is no one correct way to achieve a healthy divorce. Some couples do not fundamentally disagree…

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Kudos from the court regarding child custody

The Law Center P.C. recently received the following compliment from the Court following a heavily disputed parental responsibilities case. The Court wrote, “The Court is highly impressed by the successful…

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Are you mentally prepared for your divorce?

The circumstances surrounding your decision to divorce were almost certainly unpleasant. Perhaps you and your spouse had been growing apart for years. Or perhaps a single, awful event inspired your…

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