The stress of divorce can cause you to make some big financial mistakes. Face it, it is hard to think clearly when you are scared, angry, frustrated and/or worn down. You are getting unsolicited advice from those around you or you are isolated and do not know where to turn for advice. Here are five mistakes … Read more
Coparenting is the act of parenting children together. Good coparents make decisions together with any eye toward what is best for their children rather than what is best for one parent or the other. Good coparents respect the other parent’s role in the lives of their children. I love hearing good coparenting stories from my … Read more
I am discussing custody transitions for children because, as hard as divorce can be on the parents, it can be even harder on the children. Only the parents can control how much their children will be impacted by the divorce. Over the years, it has been clear that the one of the hardest aspects of … Read more
Stay at home parents and homemakers often ask whether they will have to get a job after they divorce. While the short answer is technically “no,” it is not that simple. The court will not order you to get a job. That said, you may need to get a job depending on the support you … Read more