Divorce can be a minefield. An emotional explosion that occurs can cause grave injuries and lasting scars. How can you avoid the dangers of this minefield? Using the metaphor of a minefield, let’s look at how you can prevent the war damage and move off the...
Often lurking under the surface of what appear to be strictly legal or financial questions are issues that can be considerably more important than money to the people involved: questions of identity, of saving face, of fighting for one’s honor or one’s dignity, of...
By keeping agreements in divorcing families it is possible to repair trust between parents. Most parents considering divorce have lost the ability to communicate effectively, goodwill isgone and trust obliterated. Creating a financial settlement and parenting plan is...
The first year after separation or divorce is full of “firsts.” First birthday, first Christmas, first New Year’s and now, first Valentine’s Day. As you move through the calendar year, you will create new holiday traditions for yourself and your children. Each...
It is often said that a divorce is 95% emotional and only 5% legal. A divorce is a life crisis, with intense emotional reactions, such as anger, fear, guilt, and despair. In the midst of this emotional soup, you must make huge decisions regarding your finances and...