Monthly Archives: October 2020
Starting New Holiday Traditions After Divorce
Dealing with the holidays can be a complicated situation after a divorce, especially if there are children involved. Which parent will they spend Thanksgiving with? What will we do about Christmas? While the holidays should be making you feel merry, it’s normal for those who are divorced to feel gloomy and sad as November… Read More »
Legal vs. Physical Child Custody
If you are divorced with children, you may be aware of several types of child custody. There is sole custody, which means one parent gets custody of the kids, while joint custody means both parents share custody. There are also a couple subcategories: legal custody and physical custody. But what do these terms mean… Read More »
Preventing Divorce After Unplanned Pregnancy
Many people are excited to welcome a new baby into their family. Others, not so much. Children are a huge responsibility and often don’t fit into the lives of people who are attending school or working several jobs to survive. In 2008, most pregnancies in the United States (51%) were unplanned. In 2011, that… Read More »
How to Forgive Your Ex-Spouse
Many people have trouble moving on after a divorce. They were so hurt by their ex-spouse’s behavior that maybe they sought revenge. Maybe they still badmouth their ex to their friends. They might even say mean things about the person in front of the children. A divorce can be an emotionally painful time. Many… Read More »
Reinventing Yourself After Divorce
Whether you were expecting it or not, a divorce can take you by surprise. It’s the process of ending a marriage that may have lasted 10, 20 or even 30 years or more. You will likely experience strong, negative emotions and they won’t go away overnight. Not two divorces are the same. Everyone has… Read More »
How to Deal With Your Child’s Divorce
As a parent, you want the best for your children. You hope they will get a good education and grow up to be stable, loving adults. You may be excited for them to get married and have children someday. However, marriages don’t always last forever. Your adult child may get his or her heart… Read More »