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  Summer brings longer days and looser routines which can be great, but when you have to deal with changing schedules, travel plans, and increased communications with your coparent, it can also be stressful. So how do you survive (and dare I say, enjoy) summer as...

When I got divorced after 20 years of marriage, it shook the foundation of how I saw myself. As I worked through the transition to being single (for the first time since I was 18!) and evaluated who I wanted to be, I realized I had developed communication habits and...

I’m thrilled to pull back the curtain on something I’ve been building quietly behind the scenes: my brand-new online divorce support community is here – and it's free to join for the next week! If you’re navigating the emotional rollercoaster of divorce, you already...

Mother’s Day can be an emotionally loaded day even under the best of circumstances. Add in divorce, or fresh wounds from a recent split, and the day can feel especially complicated. Whether you’re the mom or the other parent trying to support your kids through the...

Can you think of a recent situation where you were shocked by someone’s intense response to something? You might have thought, “Wow, I wonder what’s going on for them?” or, simply, “They are having a bad day!” If you were watching this scene unfold and it didn’t...

I originally wrote this article for Well+Good in 2023, and it’s still the question clients ask most. What’s your biggest divorce question? Does this one sound familiar? Send me your question here and I’ll do my best to answer it! 💝    As Seen in Well+Good, May...

Let’s talk about that middle part of divorce – the part no one warns you about. Hopefully you’re past the emotional gut-punch of the initial split. You may be trying to sort out where to live, what to do with the bank accounts, and adjusting to this new normal. But...

Telling your family and friends you’re getting divorced is a daunting conversation. You might be worried about judgment, reactions, or having to explain the personal details of your decision. But here’s the truth: you get to set the tone. You have the power to shape...

If you’re anywhere in the divorce process, you’ve probably already noticed that everyone has an opinion about how you should handle just about everything. From whether to hire a lawyer to how to coparent, well-meaning friends and family probably want to help, but at...

Are you dealing with a high conflict divorce situation? If so, it’s especially important to create a parenting plan that clearly defines responsibilities, anticipates common issues and supports low-contact parenting.  Last week I partnered with my colleague Temple...

Did you know that one of the most critical components of ensuring a smooth transition for your children is establishing a well-structured parenting plan? Even in very amicable divorces a parenting plan is still required. This week’s blog is co-authored by my...

Divorce is often described as a loss, a failure, or even a tragedy. But as I reflect now on my own divorce, I am grateful to see it as one of the most important periods in my life. It was painful, yes. It was messy and exhausting. But navigating the process also...

"My divorce is final and my ex has 30 days to finalize the items in our settlement agreement. What happens if the deadline comes and goes and things aren’t done?" When your divorce settlement is finalized, it’s natural to hope both parties will fulfill their...

I hear it all the time – how quickly can I get this done? And the follow-up, how long does divorce take on average? It’s understandable that once you’ve decided to move forward with divorce, you want it to be done! It can seem like you’re waiting forever for your case...