Kids, divorce, and school success

It's best to keep the focus on the kids, and leave parents' egos aside to help kids achieve success in school. Here are some tips to...

Divorce From Your Child’s Eyes

While going through a divorce, parents should stop and think of what things must look like from their child’s point of view. Not only will t...

7 Little-Known Financial Benefits of Divorce

Divorce is often devastating, but there are a few financial silver linings. From the cost of the lawyer to the loss of a spouse’s income, di...

Eight Tips for Co-parenting Through the School Year After Divorce

Now that the kids are back to school and you have read Back to School Tips for Divorcing Parents, it is time to co-parent during the school ...

How To Divide It All Up?

When my ex-husband and I split in 1994 we were both 26 years old. I had just taken the CA Bar Exam and was waiting for my results. Despite a...

What Divorced Parents Can Do To Stay Healthy & Optimistic

Being divorced isn’t easy on anyone in the family. It’s likely heartbreaking for all involved and will leave a scar for a long time. This is...

You Are Divorced and Feeling Lost: 9 Tips for Self-Care

You’ve gone through divorce and it’s natural that you are feeling sad, disappointed, betrayed, or even hopeless. These are the times when ev...

The Pros and Cons of Prenups

Contemplating a prenuptial agreement? First, consider your assets and shared finances. If you're getting ready to tie the knot, you may ...

Health Consequences of Divorce: 5 Warning Signs It’s Time to Seek Help

Divorce has many observable consequences for all involved, such as the legal, financial, and emotional. What are not always visible or talke...

5 Strategies to Stay Optimistic for a Healthy Divorce

"There can be no rainbow without a cloud and a storm." John H. Vincent Negative emotions in a marriage, such as anxiety or anger, ...

The Collateral Damage Of Divorce: You Might Lose Some Friends (And Family Too)

I feel like there’s a saying somewhere that goes something like, “Men come and go, but friendships are forever.” Maybe I’m delusional, maybe...

Bad-mouthing the other parent has a worse effect on the child

In a co-parenting situation, speaking badly of the other parent in your child's presence can be detrimental to your son or daughter. Cou...

3 Key Steps to Gaining Emotional Freedom After Divorce

Despite finalizing your divorce, feelings of anger, sadness, and resentment may stay with you. Follow these three steps to achieving an Emot...

10 Reasons to stay positive after a divorce

Life during and after a divorce can be crippling, but there are many reasons to stay positive. Psychologist Michael Jolkovski posed the ques...