Many divorced women worry about the same thing: if they start dating, they’ll fall into old patterns and ultimately choose the wrong man all over again. After all, isn’t there some truth to the saying, “Wherever you go, there you are”? But when you come out on the other side … [Read more...]
Single Mom Seeking by Rachel Sarah
My daughter, Mae, was seven months old when her father walked out the door. His whereabouts are unknown, although last I heard he was in Ireland. At age 28, I was terrified at the thought of reentering the dating scene. But eventually, I got over my heartbreak. When Mae … [Read more...]
Charting your Divorce Course
If you or your husband recently initiated divorce, legal separation or annulment proceedings, it is time to determine the high-end goals and immediate priorities in your case. High end goals are essentially long term aspirations and may include, among many others, becoming … [Read more...]
Making the Holidays Happier for your Children during or after Divorce
Holidays can be stressful for the most perfect traditional families. So it isn't any surprise that tempers flare and custodial battles are sparked in the homes of divorcing and divorced couples at Christmas. That said, there are many tips and tricks that parents can use to avoid … [Read more...]
Guest post: Divorce and the holidays by Russell Collins, MFT and Laura Collins, JD
Despite what they say, the holidays are almost never the season of unmitigated jolliness. For almost all adults, in fact, holidays are seasoned with a goodly dose of sadness, nostalgia, and a yearning for the lost joys and innocence of holidays past. For families, in … [Read more...]
How to keep your divorce on the fast track
Do you feel as though you’ve been in the process of divorce since the beginning of time? Are you ready to wrap it up and move on with life? If you are, take these steps to assess the situation and ascertain what, if anything, you can do to finalize your divorce. 1. Use our … [Read more...]