Friends, I have been asked over and over what are the main things that hinder the divorce process especially regarding custody issues. Things that you can change with the right attitude so here we go: 1.  Take care of yourself. This is not a time that you should shortchange anything that will help your health; […]

Facebook seems to be on so many minds and in so many divorce courts. Please everyone, use your heads. Don’t post anything on Facebook that you don’t want the world, your soon to be ex let alone the judge in your divorce to see! The divorce process can be very ugly and your giving the […]

Did you know that women, who go through the stress of a divorce and lead a life of stress even after the divorce, are at high risk of developing heart disease in their later life? An article published in the Journal and the Family, stated that “…Researchers at the University of Texas found such women […]

Did you know that, unless you are seeking an in demand job,  you will have a difficult time, when you attempt to go back to work? The job hunting challenge increases with each year that you were a stay at home mom. The older you are, the more likely you will be to have to […]

As is often the case on holidays, I receive  many emails from women who are feeling sad and alone since their divorces. The 4th of July is no different. You must remember that it’s not only okay to feel that way, you must feel that way in order to heal.  The important part to understand […]

There is a new term that is being used during the divorce process. The term is “nesting” or “bird nesting.” This label is given to parents who are willing to allow their children to remain in the family home while the divorcing parents take turns living in the family home and in another location. While […]

What picture comes to your mind when you hear the word “divorce?” It’s strange how each of us hears a word and with each of us there is a different picture that comes to mind. The first picture that comes into my mind is the car ride when I  found out that my ex husband […]

Many women have contacted me regarding the happenings that took place in Father’s Day. During the divorce process and after divorce, the parent who has nurtured and been there for their children from day one is often the parent who is hurt the most. What I see over and over again is that there are […]