When marriages fail, there’s usually plenty of responsibility to be taken by both parties but once the divorce proceedings begin – it’s possible to start clean and do things the right way. While men make a myriad of mistakes on their own, members of the opposite sex can find themselves making their own set of miscues.  Today, we’re going to discuss a few of the most common mistakes women make in divorce proceedings and how they can avoid them. Let’s jump right in.  No clue about marital finances Every partnership works differently. In some marriages it’s a very collaborative thing, i ..read more

In life, sometimes things just don’t work out and when it comes to getting a divorce, that’s precisely what it is. Divorce for me can be a uniquely different experience than it is for women. Traditionally men get less custody of the children, they generally pay more and in general receive a lot more of the short end of the stick. Today, we’re going to discuss some tips for men that can make going through a divorce a little bit easier. Let’s jump right in. You’re not getting everything you want. Prioritize. The slam dunk best way to get yourself embroiled in an awful, lengthy, expensive, emotio ..read more

Divorce is one of the most mentally destabilizing processes you can go through in life. It’s rarely easy and it digs at so many personal things – from your emotional well being to nuts and bolts, extremely personal matters in your private life. Needless to say, learning to cope with all this change and vulnerability is challenging – and everyone manages things in their own way. Today, we’re going to share some tips with you on some things you can do in your own life to help take that edge off the proceedings. Divorce is hard and nothing anyone can do will change that. But settling into these ..read more

People are often surprised to hear that there’s many ways you can get divorced and one of the more increasingly popular methods is divorce mediation. Instead of a lengthy court battle filled with angry exes and warring attorneys – mediation is conducted by a trained and impartial mediator who helps couples develop an agreement that resolves any existing issues.  A mediator isn’t a lawyer exactly – and isn’t a judge either. They’re not here to force things that either of the spouses don’t want. Instead, they negotiate for what each wants and works back from there and truth be told – this c ..read more

Divorces are never easy. But let us reassure you, once it’s over – it’s mostly over. At least a lot of the rough stuff. There’s lots of people who will tell you what to do and how to do it; and lots of ‘life after a tough marriage’ can be intimidating. But it can also be a great opportunity.  For many, getting divorced is like getting a new lease on life. Hit the reset button, if you will. While everyone’s situation is different, we’d like to recommend a few things that it’s probably worth it to do that will get you off to the best possible start. Let’s jump right in! Take stock of what ..read more

The decision to get a divorce is never an easy one. Not only do you have the emotional stress and pain associated with the split, but there’s also the seemingly overwhelming task of dividing two lives and figuring out what goes with whom. If you feel you’re ready to take that step and file for divorce there are some things you should be mindful of and have prepared – long before the papers are served. Today, we’ll talk about a few of those things and why they’re so important. Let’s jump right in.  Don’t threaten divorce until you’re ready to file Divorce is a serious process. NEver threa ..read more

One of the toughest things regardless of where you’re at in the divorce process – is finding a new home. Both of you can’t stay in your old home and if you’re the one looking for a new roof over your head, the process can be overwhelming for many. The specter of divorce is enough, moving is a whole other process unto itself.  Today, we’re going to give you some tips on how to find a new place once your divorce proceedings have begun that will hopefully take the edge off your search. Let’s jump right in. Research your market Due to supply and demand issues, we’re facing somewhat of a mini ..read more

Making the decision to divorce your significant other is never an easy one. There’s a lot to think about and consider, but once you’ve made the decision, you’ll need to begin preparing the things you’ll need and have a plan heading forward.  Today, we’ll be discussing a few of the things  you’ll need in order to be prepared to begin your divorce proceedings. Let’s jump right in.  Do you need to hire an attorney?There isn’t a state in the union that requires you to hire an attorney to get divorced and depending on the temperature of your separation, you may not need one at all. T ..read more

Divorces have a reputation for being expensive, stressful and lengthy. But not all of them are. Believe it or not, some divorces DO go fairly smoothly – as some couples realize that long, nasty court battles aren’t in anyone’s interests.  That’s why many couples opt to choose mediation as a means to separate amicably. In some states it’s required, but in many states its not and at the end of the day – it might end up being the easiest path forward for you both.  Mediation is simply conducted by a trained and impartial mediator who helps a couple develop an agreement between the two p ..read more

One of – if not THE most important factor in a divorce – comes down to the dollars and cents of it all. Divorce isn’t just an emotional split between people who no longer love each other – it’s the dividing of two lives and the assets that make up those lives.  Today, we’re going to focus on the dollars – and discuss some of the bigger financial mistakes people make in divorce proceedings and how you can avoid them. Let’s jump right in.  Don’t expect a windfall One of the biggest mistakes people make is having unrealistic expectations as to what their financial situation will look li ..read more