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February 2012

  1. Children and Divorce:
    The Effect of Children's Age
    Age-group specific insights on how to support your children through the divorce process.
  2. Divorce Recovery:
    Divorce Isn't Easy, But It's Doable
    Just as we physically recover from surgery, our minds, hearts, and spirits recuperate from marital dissolution.
  3. Divorce Settlement/Preparation:
    Divorce Planning - Figuring Net Worth
    Take the necessary steps now, so that you may have a fair and equitable divorce settlement.
  4. Parental Alienation Syndrome:
    Parental Alienation - A Corrosive Legacy
    Judge:Some suggestions for handling parental alienation in the courts.
  5. Relationships:
    Sex with your Ex:Don't Go There!
    Some timeless advice from best selling author John Gray.

January 2012

  1. Child Support:
    How Child Support is Paid
    There are several ways child support can be paid, and each method has advantages and disadvantages.
  2. Considering Divorce:
    Divorce versus the Unhappy Marriage
    Is your marriage operating inside of a win/win model or a win/lose model?
  3. Finance and Divorce:
    Financial Recovery After Divorce
    Take care of your financial matters so you may rebound from your divorce.
  4. Parenting & Step-Families:
    Parenting After Separation
    Shared parenting can produce happier children and more satisfied parents.
  5. Relationships:
    Signs of an Abusive Relationship
    Look at your current relationship and note whether or not any or all of these signs.

December 2011

  1. Getting Ready for Court:
    10 Detrimental Misconceptions about What Really Happens in Court
    According to this Judge, preparing for trial requires superhuman strength. Prepare yourself before you show up in court.
  2. Child Custody:
    Full or Sole Custody. Different Kinds of Custody
    Understand the differences between the 2 kinds of custody and their impact on visitation schedule and child support payment.
  3. Divorce Recovery:
    Embrace Change
    Learn the specific steps you can take to overcome the fear of change.
  4. Children and Divorce:
    Dear Judge
    Do you see your child in any of these letters?
  5. Legal:
    What is Collaborative Law?
    "This is an alternative to divorce litigation in which all parties agree up front, not to go to court and to negotiate a settlement."

November 2011

  1. Legal
    Family Court Justice Harvey Brownstone Reflects
    On changes, issues & trends in divorce over the past 15 years.
  2. Considering divorce
    Contemplating Divorce: Separation
    The three main reasons why couples separate.
  3. Divorce Stories
    Divorce Stories
    Some divorce stories to help you with your personal journey.
  4. Divorce Recovery
    Victimhood
    The curse of divorce recovery.
  5. Divorce Humor
    Divorce Humor: Perspective
    It's all in how you look at things…

October 2011

  1. Legal
    Judge Lynn Toler Reflects
    On changes, issues & trends in divorce over the past 15 years
  2. Divorce Art
    Divorce Art
    Divorcing individuals use art to heal themselves.
  3. Financial
    7 Important Factors
    Negotiating your financial divorce settlement.
  4. Medical Study
    University Health Study
    Marriage and divorce can trigger dangerous weight gain.
  5. Parenting
    What Your Child Wants Most
    What they want most is to freely love both parents.

September 2011

  1. Divorce Recovery
    Back to School
    Find inspiration from real-life stories about people who went back to school after their divorce, and found a new life and a more fulfilling career.
  2. Divorce Process
    Love in Ruins
    You need to be honest with your spouse, but don't let your feelings impact your legal standing.
  3. Co-parenting
    Words of Warning
    Learn the don'ts of shared parenting.
  4. Legal
    Concealing Information From Your Divorce Lawyer
    Eye-opening "real life" examples of how concealing information during divorce can backfire.
  5. Infidelity
    Should you tell your children about your infidelity?
    Read the answer from two experts.

August 2011

  1. Legal:
    Grounds for Divorce
    Find out the grounds for divorce in your state/province.
    Advertiserment: Southern California family lawyers, The Law Offices of Burch & Coulston, L.L.P.
    Dedicated to getting you the results you want
  2. Children and divorce:
    What to Include in Your Parenting Plan
    Learn about 2 types of parenting plans: Collaborative Parenting Plan and Parallel Parenting Plan.
    Advertiserment: Lake Worth, Florida, CDFA & Certified Public Accountant: Roderick Moe
    Helping you get your fair share.
  3. Financial:
    Will Debt Be A Factor In Your Divorce?
    Although debt can be a significant issue for married couples, it becomes a much bigger problem to deal with in separation and divorce.
    Advertiserment: West Palm Beach Florida family lawyers, Goldstein & Jette, P.A.
    Insightful, reliable and vigilant divorce lawyers
  4. Health and well being:
    Boot Camp for the Broken Hearted
    Having trouble getting over your broken relationship? Here's a look at the stages of a broken heart -- and some tips on mending your heart and moving on.
    Advertiserment: Chicago Business Valuations, Forensic Accounting, Tax Issues
    The Financial Sleuths
  5. Quotes:
    Life Quotes
    Some quotes to help you through this stage of your life.
    Advertiserment: The Law Offices of Gruber, Colabella, Liuzza, Kutyla & Ullmann
    The Cutting Edge

July 2011

  1. Divorce and Marriage:
    Divorce vs Unhappy Marriage
    Signs to look out for if you are wondering if it's time to go.
  2. Father and Divorce:
    Tips for fathers in custody dispute
    Divorce changes the roles for everybody. Here are some steps that will help protect your parental rights.
  3. Health and Well-being:
    Can you recognize emotional abuse?
    Learn to recognize the difference between having disagreements with your partner and emotional abuse.
  4. Financial:
    Financial Fairness in Divorce
    Unfortunately, equal doesn't always mean equitable. Avoid the pitfalls by doing your homework.
  5. Children and Divorce:
    Common Questions Children Ask (and some simple responses)
    Suggestions for parents who are struggling with what to say to their kids about the divorce.

June 2011

  1. Children and Divorce:
    University Study on Divorce and Children
    This study finds that conflict, not divorce, affects children of divorce.
  2. Legal:
    Court Programs that Treat and Prevent High-Conflict Divorce
    5 types of interventions for divorced families and high-conflict postdivorce couples that have been most commonly used.
  3. Financial:
    The Cash Business in Divorce
    You should be concerned about cash taken out of your spouse's business that is not reported.
  4. Divorce Recovery:
    Forgive your unfaithful Partner and let go of Anger
    This is possible with time, effort and prayer.
  5. Divorce Humor:
    Divorce Letters
    A bit of humor to help you through your day.

May 2011

  1. Separation/Divorce Process:
    Navigating the Law: The Art of the Deal
    How to negotiate with your spouse and reach agreements quickly without anyone ever setting foot in a courthouse.
  2. Children and Divorce:
    A Family-Friendly Approach to Resolving Child Access
    Replacing unfriendly terms and setting an access schedule can help reduce conflicts between parents.
  3. Divorce Recovery:
    How to Exercise Forgiveness
    When you refuse to forgive someone, you have this invisible connection with them. It continues to give them power over you.
  4. Health and Well Being:
    Changing Beliefs
    Transcend your divorce by choosing to change your beliefs.
  5. Inspirational Quotes:
    Inspirational Quotes
    Some inspirations to help you through your difficult time.

April 2011

  1. Divorce Therapy:
    Divorce Therapy for Parents
    How divorce therapy for divorcing couples with children can help.
  2. Parenting and Step-Families:
    Popular Myths about Shared Parenting
    We will unravel some common myths about shared parenting.
  3. Legal:
    How Can You Control Your Legal Costs?
    Tips on how to make the most effective use of your time with your lawyer to control your legal costs.
  4. Divorce Recovey:
    Moving Through Your Anger
    As uncomfortable as it can be to feel heightened levels of anger for an extended period, it is crucial to allow yourself to go through this phase.
  5. Financial:
    Taking Control
    Understanding your income and expenses will help you to gain control of your finances - and life - during divorce.

March 2011

  1. Relationship:
    The Middle Ground
    Solve problems effectively, and allow love and compassion to flourish by knowing about "The Middle Ground".
  2. Divorce Story:
    Experiment with Happiness
    A twice divorced woman writes about how she decides to choose and experiment with happiness.
  3. Financial:
    Discovering Your Financial Reality
    Understanding your financial situation will give you a sense of control over your life -- before, during, and after divorce.
  4. Parenting:
    Keep in Contact with Your Ex about the Children
    Solid communication between parents is imperative to limit the confusion children are most likely feeling.
  5. Legal:
    Social Media is a Gold Mine for Damning Evidence
    Beware of what you post on social media pages. A whopping 81% of lawyers have found court-worthy evidence from these sources.

February 2011

  1. Advice from a Judge:
    Gray Divorce
    Tips for older couples when their marriages end.
  2. Divorce Process:
    To Reconcile, Negotiate, Mediate, or Litigate?
    You have choices as to how to proceed once you decide to divorce.
  3. Divorce Recovery:
    Get Your Head Right
    Accept the end of the marriage in all its gory details and embrace the pain.
  4. Divorce and Children:
    Child Friendly Divorce
    A checklist for parents to help foster your children’s long term adjustment to divorce.
  5. Financial:
    Your New Financial Identity
    Learn the need to protect your credit score during divorce and how to establish yourself as a financial individual.

January 2011

  1. Divorce:
    Are you Really Ready for Divorce
    The eight questions you need to ask.
  2. Health and Well Being:
    Anger
    Even though anger is a normal part of the healing process, anger can become a destructive force in your life. Here's how to cope.
  3. Divorce Recovery:
    An Extraordinary Life
    An interview with Debbie Ford, the bestselling author of life-changing books such as Spiritual Divorce: Divorce as a Catalyst for an Extraordinary Life.
  4. Meditation:
    Meditate Away your Stress
    The practice of meditation offers peace, serenity, and calm -- a welcome respite from the turbulent emotions of divorce.
  5. Humor:
    Humor
    Perspective...It's all in how you look at it....

December 2010

  1. Legal:
    Should I use an Attorney who is not a Matrimonial Attorney?
    Here how a judge answers this question.
  2. Financial:
    Creating a Separation Agreement
    Also known as a "Settlement Agreement", this contract spells out the terms of your divorce.
  3. Collaborative Divorce:
    A Peaceful Resolution
    An orientation to the dispute-resolution options in the divorce process, including the pros and cons of collaborative law.
  4. Health and well being:
    A Good Night's Sleep
    Chances are, your sleep patterns have been disrupted by your divorce. Here are some suggestions on how to restore the balance.
  5. Inspiration:
    Inspirational Quotes
    To help you through this difficult time.

November 2010

  1. Holiday:
    Happier Holidays!
    Being "home for the holidays" is going to be different this year, but with planning, creativity, and courage you can cope with -- and even enjoy -- the holiday season.
  2. Financial:
    A Show of Support
    What you need to know now about spousal support.
  3. Divorce Recovery:
    A Matter of Faith
    Working with both traditional psychotherapy as well as spiritual practices -- such as meditation, prayer, or yoga -- in parallel can aid in divorce recovery.
  4. Parenting:
    Bachelor Parent
    The new challenges that you'll face as a bachelor parent can be overwhelming at times, but the rewards of raising good, happy children are immeasurable.
  5. Humor:
    Jokes About Marriages
    A collection of short conversations between men and women.

October 2010

  1. Legal :
    Dealing with Legal Fees
    Regardless of which attorney you select, you must understand fee arrangements and be aware of how to keep your legal costs reasonable.
  2. Financial :
    A Satisfying Agreement
    If you're thinking of taking the plunge for a second time, you should seriously consider having a prenuptial agreement or marriage contract.
  3. Emotional :
    Good Karma Divorce
    Creating a "Personal Manifesto" can be a healing exercise and a moral compass through your divorce journey. Let good karma, or good action, be your guiding principle.
  4. Parenting :
    Are Your Kids at Risk?
    If you believe your children will be unaffected by your divorce, you'll be surprised to learn that all children of divorce suffer emotional injuries. Here's how to minimize the damage.
  5. Mediation :
    A Fair Negotiation
    Negotiation skills will help you resolve disputes and to build better interpersonal relationships.

September 2010

  1. Legal:
    When Things Change
    Find out if and how you can modify your divorce decree after the fact.
  2. Financial:
    Be Prepared
    When you're negotiating your divorce settlement, preparation is the key to success. Are you really ready to negotiate your future?
  3. Divorce Recovery:
    Grieving and Healing after a Profound Loss
    We need time to reconstitute ourselves after a loss. Learn how to deal with the loss of a relationship.
  4. Parenting:
    50/50 Child Access: A Passionate and Heated Debate
    See what the public and the divorce professionals have to say on this topic.
  5. Relationship:
    Discovering Authentic Love
    Learn from the mistakes you've made and understand how to avoid repeating them. Find out about the 7 types of love masquerades.

August 2010

  1. Legal:
    On the Case
    How to choose the best lawyer for you.
  2. Financial:
    Charting Your Expenses
    Your family's lifestyle and reasonable needs are two components of expenses that play a part in a divorce. The task of budgeting your family's past, present, and future expenses may seem daunting. Here's some help to get you started.
  3. Divorce Recovery:
    Stepping off the Roller Coaster
    The divorce roller coaster includes periods of euphoria followed by deep lows. Right now, you may be feeling like an unwilling passenger on a wild ride, but the ride won't last forever.
  4. Parenting:
    Building a Happier Future
    For more than half of all North American children, divorce is a fact of life. Perhaps now more than ever, you are acutely conscious of wanting to give your child all the love, support, and guidance he or she needs, but suddenly everything seems harder and more complicated.
  5. Mediation:
    The Art of Negotiation
    How to reach an agreement that's both acceptable and affordable.

July 2010

  1. Legal:
    Working with Your Attorney to Get the Best Results Possible
    A description of what information your lawyer needs and why.
  2. Financial:
    Your Money Personality
    This article will help you increase your self-awareness as you gain an overview of your present relationship to money and of your money personality in general.
  3. Divorce Recovery:
    Full Esteem Ahead
    Reclaiming your self-esteem after divorce is a critical part of the healing process. Here are some suggestions to help you on your way.
  4. Parenting:
    Successful Step Families
    How to create a happy, functional stepfamily.
  5. Relationships:
    Reinventing Relationships
    Your marital relationship is over, but what about your relationship with your in-laws, their relationship with your children, or even your relationship with your ex-spouse's new Significant Other? What is healthy and appropriate? Since no one has written the new rules and codes of social conduct for relationships engendered by divorce, we asked some experts to share their insights with us.

June 2010

  1. Legal:
    How to Get a Divorce
    A step-by-step layman's guide.
  2. Financial:
    Avoiding Common Pitfalls
    Certified Divorce Financial Analysts™ offer their best tips to help you avoid some of the most common mistakes made by divorcing people.
  3. Divorce Recovery:
    Think Positive!
    You can't always choose what happens to you, but you can choose how to react to and how you'll feel about your circumstances. Here's how to use the magic of optimism to create a positive future for yourself.
  4. Parenting:
    Children's Reaction
    Here are some of the reactions most commonly experienced by children immediately after separation or divorce. By knowing what to expect, you'll be better equipped to help your children deal with the ones they experience.
  5. Collaborative:
    What is Collaborative Divorce?
    An alternative to divorce litigation in which all parties work together to create solutions without going to court.

May 2010

  1. Legal:
    Advice from A Judge
    A Family Court Judge talks about effective preparation for court -- and how to achieve results in court by utilizing all available resources.
  2. Financial:
    DFinancial Health Check-Up
    Take this short quiz to find out whether you get a clean bill of financial health -- or if you require emergency care.
  3. Divorce Recovery:
    Curing the Divorce Hangover
    A "divorce hangover" can be healed and regardless of whether it was by choice or not, it can be the beginning of a happier, more satisfying one.
  4. Parenting:
    Handling Visitation
    Your child has two parents who no longer live in the same home, so you each must take turns living with the child -- even if it is only for a few hours or for a weekend. Here's some advice for the custodial and non-custodial parent.
  5. Relationships:
    One Singular Sensation
    Why it's more than okay to be single.

April 2010

  1. Divorce Recovery:
    Reaching Renewal
    Scripting your post-divorce life can be exhilarating, rewarding – and a little overwhelming. Here are some suggestions to help you along your way.
  2. Mediation:
    The Benefits of Divorce Mediation
    Summary: How the mediation process can diffuse the conflict and improve communication in your divorce..
  3. Financial:
    How Do Property Disputes First Go Wrong?
    Think back briefly to the beginning of your marriage. In preparing for a property settlement, reflect upon how property ownership issues affected you even before your wedding.
  4. Legal:
    A Divorce Attorney Who's A Perfect Fit
    How to find a family lawyer tailor-made to suit your divorce's unique needs.
  5. Financial
    How Do Property Disputes First Go Wrong?
    Think back briefly to the beginning of your marriage. In preparing for a property settlement, reflect upon how property ownership issues affected you even before your wedding.

March 2010

  1. Finance
    Surviving divorce during recession
    How to prepare yourself to deal with the financial realities of divorce — especially in this tough economy.
    Keeping your divorce costs down
    Judge Lynn Toler to share some advice on how you can keep divorce costs down
  2. Divorce
    The secret to a successful divorce
    According to this Family Court Judge, the answer to a "good divorce" is simpler than most people — including most Judges — think.
  3. Parentings
    An approach to resolving child access
    Maximize your parental time while yielding to the best interests of the children.
  4. Health and Well Being
    How to quiet your mind
    Tame tension during your divorce to reduce your stress level and help you get through the process.

February 2010

  1. Relationship
    Divorce prevention
    Valentine's Days tips from DivorceMagazine.com.
  2. Legal
    Divorce versus annulment
    Learn the differences between a divorce, a legal annulment and a religious annulment.
  3. Parent Alienation
    A family’s heartbreak: a parent’s introduction to parental alienation
    In a healthy divorce both parents help the child through the divorce as equals.
  4. Emotional Wellness
    Divorce and your emotional needs: what you should know to survive your divorce
    Some of the most difficult stages involve emotional growth and balance.
  5. Finance
    Avoiding financial disaster

January 2010

  1. Considering Divorce
    Should You Stay or Go?
    The clue often lies in the reason you have for wanting to stay married.
  2. Finance
    What you should know about QDROS
    The top four mistakes people make when it comes to QDROs.
  3. Parenting
    Once You've Told Your Children about the Divorce
    Learn some guidelines for helping children best adjust to the changes a divorce will bring in the early days.
  4. Legal
    The Bifurcated Divorce
    If you and your spouse want to end the marriage immediately, but still have issues that are not yet satisfied in the settlement agreement, you may seek a bifurcated divorce.
  5. Parenting and Stepfamilies
    The Parent Left Behind
    Here's how to make it easier for the parent staying home.

December 2009

  1. Finance
    In Debt?? - Getting Your Finances Back on Track
    Get control of your finances and debts, its up to you to manage.
  2. Divorce Recovery
    Life after Divorce: The power of acceptance
    Acceptance is the most important and most difficult step we must take toward releasing the past and beginning a new chapter of life.
  3. Parenting and Stepfamilies
    Is It Wise to Save Money and Vacation Together?
    How two parents can vacation together with the children after a separation.
  4. Legal/child custody
    Who Decides: You or the Judge?
    Be aware that when you take child issues to court, you are turning over control to a judge who doesn't know you or your children.
  5. Holiday Tips
    Holiday tips for divorced parents
    An interview with Dan Couvrette, Publisher of Divorce Magazine.

November 2009

  1. Divorce Recovery Divorce Ceremony:
    A Healing Way to Begin Life Anew
    A healing and constructive way to honor divorce as a rite of passage is through a personalized and meaningful ceremony.
  2. Holiday/parenting:
    Two Homes for the Holidays
    How to deal with your children's anxieties over celebrating holidays with separated parents.
  3. Divorce Lawyers:
    How to Evaluate a Lawyer
    Some useful questions to ask when deciding which lawyer to use.
  4. Relationship:
    The Good Divorce
    The simple truth is that while there are bad divorces, there are also good ones.
  5. Finance :
    Divorce Put You Into Debt? Consider Debt Management
    Debt management can help you regain your financial balance, so you can make thoughtful choices.

October 2009

  1. Advice From A Judge:
    Observe courtroom etiquette.
    This judge wants you to know a bit of etiquette in advance to help you ease your worries about making a gaffe.
  2. New service/parenting:
    New computer program lets parents tell bedtime stories while absent
    Available online Oct 7.
  3. Finance:
    Love, money, and the blended family
    How to manage a relationship that comes with financial liabilities from a previous divorce.
  4. Relationship:
    Seeking marriage counseling
    Here are some of the reasons why couples seek marriage counseling.
  5. Children and Divorce:
    When did childhood get to be so stressful?
    Appreciate your child's situation and be the adults.

September 2009

  1. Divorce Law/Family Law:
    Divorce versus Annulment
    Learn the differences between divorce and annulment.
  2. Financial:
    Divorce, Recession Style
    The way that couples -- and the professionals assisting them -- are dealing with divorce has had to change dramatically to keep up with today's financial realities.
  3. Separation/Divorce Process:
    Contested or Uncontested
    Here's an overview of the contested and.uncontested divorce process.
  4. Parenting and Stepfamilies:
    Reconcilable Differences: Forgive Us Our Trespasses
    Learn how to re-build relationships after separation/divorce.
  5. Divorce Therapy:
    Divorce Therapy for Parents: How to help your children
    Divorce is hard for your children, here are some suggestion to help you help your children.

August 2009

  1. Advice from Judge Toler
    The wisdom to know the difference
    In order to navigate the legal system successfully, you have to understand (and come to terms with) what it can and cannot do.
  2. Divorce Law/Family Law
    Don't get hung up on fairness
    Learn why this judge says: In divorce court, arguing about whether something is fair is usually a waste of time.
  3. Divorce Recovery
    Life after Divorce: The power of acceptance
    The acceptance of your reality, with no illusions or personal interpretations or filters involves giving up blame, resentment, and regret.
  4. Divorce Mediation
    Emotional issues and negotiation skills
    Questions and answers on how to overcome emotions that interfere with negotiations; how to make trade-offs so that you get what you really want etc.
  5. Parenting and Stepfamilies
    The key to divorced parents helping their children through economically stressful times: work together
    Learn how to communicate your changing financial circumstances to your children by working together with your spouse.

July 2009

  1. Health/Well Being
    The transformative power of self-care
    Self-care is about nurturing yourself on all levels -- physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually -- so you can live, love, and parent optimally.
  2. Financial
    Making your case for spousal support
    Many states and provinces consider your marital standard of living and your pre-divorce lifestyle as major factors in awarding spousal support.
  3. Children and Divorce
    In the best interest of the child.
    Divorce can be nasty business, but no matter how angry you are at your spouse, it's no excuse to involve your children in the nastiness.
  4. Divorce Lawyer
    A solid relationship with your divorce attorney
    What your lawyer needs and expects from you and what you should expect from your lawyer.
  5. Parenting
    Parenting pitfalls
    Common warning signs that you need help before your children become casualties of your divorce.

June 2009

  1. Divorce Law
    The Divorce Process - Part IV: Issues to deal with and the divorce Judgment
    A basic guide to the legal process behind ending your marriage, Part IV: The issues you need to deal with and the Judgment.
  2. Health/Well Being
    Pieces of you
    Identifying and filling the "missing pieces" is the key to finding the life and love you want.
  3. Financial Planning/Investment
    Suddenly Single: Insurance Factors for Single Parents
    As a single head of the household, it is critical to have periodic evaluations of your insurance coverage to ensure that your children are protected and financially secure at all times.
  4. Infidelity
    How to Earn Forgiveness and Rebuild Trust after Betrayal
    Learn how the damage of infidelity can be undone.
  5. Parental Alienation Syndrome
    Am I a Parent Alienator?
    Take this test online and find out if you alienate your children against your ex.

May 2009

  1. Children and Divorce
    Telling Your Kids: Preparing for Your Children's Responses
    Prepare yourself for the different kinds of emotional reactions your children may have after you tell them about your divorce.
  2. Health/Well Being
    Anger Management
    Now that it's over, it's okay to feel angry.
  3. Parenting & Step-Families
    Check, Please! Don't give up on your parenting responsibilities
    It is best to exercise some logic and good judgment when it comes to your children and your household during your divorce.
  4. Divorce Law
    Divorce Process - Part III: Litigation and negotiation
    A basic guide to the legal process behind ending your marriage.
  5. Divorce Recovery
    Bootcamp for the broken-hearted
    Here's a look at the stages of a broken heart -- and some tips on mending your heart and moving on.

April 2009

  1. Children and Divorce
    Telling your kids: helping your kids cope over time
    After you've told your children about your divorce plans, you must keep your promises to them about what life would be like in the future.
  2. Divorce Law
    Divorce process - Part II: Preparing discovery
    A basic guide to the legal process behind ending your marriage.
  3. Financial Planning/Investment
    I am overwhelmed with debt and bills from my divorce. What can I do?
    Putting off handling your finance after the divorce can lead to sleepless nights and expensive mistakes.
  4. Health/Well Being
    Building a wonderful you
    Learn how to embrace and accept yourself
  5. Relationships
    Reconcilable Differences: No More Secrets
    A story of how two committed parents can have a good relationship with each other and their extended families regardless of the reason for the divorce.

March 2009

  1. Divorce Law
    The Divorce Process
    Seek proper information and advice before you agree on the terms of your temporary order as they can impact the final outcome of your divorce.
  2. Children and Divorce
    How to Help Your Child Through a Divorce
    Children's reactions to separation and divorce are greatly influenced by their parents' reactions. Help yourself so you can help your children.
  3. Financial Planning/Investment
    Where Credit's Due
    How to protect your all-important credit score during divorce
  4. Infidelity
    Frequently Asked Questions About Infidelity
    These FAQs cover statistics on infidelity, signs of infidelity, and its impact on a relationship.
  5. Parental Alienation
    Adult Children of Parental Alienation Syndrome
    Learn to identify the patterns of alienation and it is possible for alienation to be reversed.

February 2009

  1. Financial Planning/Investment
    Dividing Marital Property
    Here's how to deal with complex financial or property issues in a divorce.
  2. Children and Divorce
    Creating Clarity from Chaos
    With its new rules and routines, divorce can bring disorder to any domicile. Here's how to bring structure back to your family life.
  3. Relationships
    It's a Date
    Getting ready to re-enter the dating scene? Here's a light-hearted look at the rules of engagement after divorce.
  4. Divorce Lawyers
    Working with Your Attorney to Get the Best Results Possible
    A rundown of what to provide for your lawyer to help him create the best settlement for you.
  5. Considering divorce
    Get Clear If You Should Stay Or Go
    Here's how to figure out if your relationship is workable and worth saving.

January 2009

  1. Parenting & Step-Families
    Ten Tips for Divorcing Parents
    Divorce is never easy on kids, but there are many ways caring parents can help lessen the impact of their break-up on their children.
  2. Health/Well Being
    Your Emotional Divorce and Recovery Attitude
    Learn how your attitude affects your life.
  3. Legal
    Orderly Justice: The Phases of a Divorce Trial
    Prepare yourself for the 8 phases of a divorce trial
  4. Divorce Lawyers
    The Full-Service Lawyer
    What you get in the gold-plated divorce
  5. Divorce Mediation
    The Benefits of Divorce Mediation
    How the mediation process can diffuse the conflict and improve communication in your divorce.