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The Most Common form of Abuse Experienced by Christian Women in MarriageIs Divorce Harder for Christians than for Everyone Else?What God and the Bible Really Say About Divorce- Divorce Steps Differ by State and County - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorOne of the most difficult parts of filing for divorce is learning how the divorce steps in your state affect your plans for a divorce filing. This is especially difficult for couples that may have recently moved to a new state, or even a new county within the same state or where one of the ...
Views: 588 - Divorce Stress? Asking for Help During/Following Separation - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Stress-Relief Author/Expert Susie MantellOverworked? Overwhelmed? Divorce can be one of life's most stressful experiences and indeed, starting out again on one's own is about a new kind of Independence. But it’s also a time when friends and loved ones can be a wonderful support network. And even as we are feeling a little lost or ...
Views: 2070 - Divorce Stress? Coping with Loneliness on the Roller-Coaster - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Stress-Relief Author/Expert Susie MantellQ: I’m a little embarrassed to admit this as an accomplished 47-year-old professional, but even though I am relieved to be finalizing our divorce, I think some of the stress I’m experiencing since our separation is actually ...loneliness. How can I get past that? A: Every journey through ...
Views: 2133 - Divorce Support and Advice - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Maria ScottDivorce is a legal procedure that terminates the nuptial bond between a married couple. It is a wholesome package of loads of stress, anger, loss and fear of being lonely. In this torrid time, divorce support is an option that you can take to get out of emotional miseries caused by divorce. ...
Views: 717 - Divorce Support for Parents: A Guided Parent Child Conversation - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2009 from Laura DoerflingerChildren coping with divorce have difficulty because their perceptions of reality are forced to change. To understand their challenge, I have created a concept to help children and parents visualize the dilemma they face when confronted with these changes. It is called the “Lifeline;” that is, ...
Views: 910 - Divorce Support While Your Children Are In School - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from Dr. Tolu AdeleyeA number of things can shake up a person's life, but divorce is definitely one of the biggest. Whether you initiated it or not, dealing with the aftermath takes a great deal of emotional fortitude. Most people start to identify themselves in conjunction with their spouse, especially after ...
Views: 2204 - Divorce Survival Kit - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2007 from William CottringerDIVORCE SURVIVAL KIT By William Cottringer, Ph.D. A pending divorce can be a scary and devastating experience for a married couple. For every divorcing person, the future is nothing but uncertainty, anxiety and confusion. Such an emotional state is not good for focusing on priorities or ...
Views: 3086 - Divorce Survival: How To Take Care Of Yourself Emotionally To Get Through Your Divorce - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2007 from linda lipshutzGoing through a divorce is probably one of the most gut-wrenching experiences a person can go through. This article focuses on strategies that should ease some of the pain, and should make it possible to see that there is light at the end of the tunnel! One of the hardest realizations that ...
Views: 12900 - Divorce Survival: Seven Surefire Ways To Ensure that Your Friends Get Caller I.D. And Block Your Calls! - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from linda lipshutzDivorce Survival: Seven Surefire Ways to Ensure that Your Friends Get Caller I.D. and Block Your Calls Now, let's be clear about one thing. If you are going through a divorce, I absolutely understand that this is a very trying time in your life. You deserve to have a huge amount of sympathy, ...
Views: 911 - Divorce Survival: Seven Surefire Ways To Ensure that Your Friends Get Caller I.D. And Block Your Calls! - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from linda lipshutzDivorce Survival: Seven Surefire Ways to Ensure that Your Friends Get Caller I.D. and Block Your Calls Now, let's be clear about one thing. If you are going through a divorce, I absolutely understand that this is a very trying time in your life. You deserve to have a huge amount of sympathy ...
Views: 1325 - Divorce to Remarriage: Don't "Re-do" your "I do" Before you Read This - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2007 from Alyssa JohnsonRemarriage is challenging in the best of situations. While most people are very excited about the idea of remarrying, very few adequately prepare themselves for the minefield of challenges that lie in wait for them. You should! Believe it or not, the remarriage divorce rate is at least ...
Views: 8323 - Divorce to Remarriage: Meeting the Kids - How to Impress Them Not Depress Them - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Alyssa JohnsonDating after divorce can be tricky. But introducing that special someone to your children is even harder. Let's cover the 4 most important steps to take in that first meeting between your new partner and your children. 1. Don't introduce them too early - Be sure this is a committed ...
Views: 1695 - Divorce Visitation - When Domestic Abuse Revels Itself in the Interest of the Controlling Parent - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2009 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.In helping people negotiate child custody and visitation schedules, I’ve come to see a pattern express itself in terms of parents’ desire for their children to have equal access to both parents. The moment I see resistance to equal access to both parents based on what a parent “may” do without ...
Views: 974 - Divorce Wars - What to Do When Your Ex Is a Destructive Victim - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Jane WarrenHow is it possible that 3 men show up in my (Bob’s) relationship coaching practicewith virtually the same story? They’re all separatedwithin the last two years. They all have 2 children who are still in school and who live primarily with their ex-spouse, as dictated by the ex-spouse. They all ...
Views: 2018 - DIVORCE WITH CHILDREN REQUIRES PLANNING AHEAD - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2017 from Audrey SilcoxWhen faced with the failing of your marriage, there may be many personal questions but even more alarming may be the additional stress associated when there is divorce with children. What becomes of the dreams that you and your spouse had for your children? The dreams don’t just go away ...
Views: 939 - Divorce – 5 Common Mistakes Made During Divorce - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from matthew inghamYou are at the point where you know that divorce is the right decision and you are ready to move forward in that direction. For the past several weeks, you have been on an emotional roller coaster. At this point in time, you are mentally fatigued. In this typical divorce scenario, a lot of ...
Views: 677 - Divorce – 5 Ways For Saving Money On Legal Fees - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from matthew inghamJust like your parents use to say, money does not grow on trees. And these days, everyone is looking for was to save money. The reality of Divorce is that it is expensive. You may not think it is possible to save money on legal fees, but by thinking practically and being prepared, you will ...
Views: 556 - Divorce – Are You Ready? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2015 from Nicky SilohaGetting divorce can never be a pleasant experience when you are emotionally hurt. It is also not possible to be completely ready for it. But divorce is not something that happens overnight. It is a process that starts with misunderstandings and conflicts that are very difficult to agree upon. As ...
Views: 935 - DIVORCE – Don’t play chess with the children - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Bertus PrellerThis world is rife of parents using their children as pawns in the dirty game of divorce or where children are born out of wedlock. We have all heard of the old saying “no maintenance no kids” or “you left me so you won’t see your kids”. Parents don’t realise the damage they are doing in using ...
Views: 1214 - Divorce – Do’s and Don’ts - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2015 from Nicky SilohaDivorce is a detailed legal procedure and one needs to keep a lot of things in mind before agreeing on the terms and conditions. As you decide to separate from a person with whom you have spent a good amount of your life, there are lot of things you share and own together. So while parting you ...
Views: 894 - Divorce – Getting Ready - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2015 from Nicky SilohaDivorce is like a wild fire that keeps encroaching on every part of a person’s life, till he or she is completely devastated. Never can a divorce process be termed as happy or a pleasant experience unless someone is willingly walking out of a marriage and gaining a lot of fortune out of it. ...
Views: 833 - Divorce – How To Find The Right Attorney 101 - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from matthew inghamFinding the right attorney can be a daunting task when you do not have a guide. Fortunately for you, you have just founnd a guide. The list below contains the basics for finding the right attorney. You can call this guide ‘How To Find The Right Attorney 101’: #1 – Where do I go find a good ...
Views: 570 - Divorce – Moving, Money, And Mortgages - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2008 from Lisa DeckerDivorce can be a time of tremendous turmoil and upheaval. So many questions need answers and many decisions need to be made especially when it comes time to talk about the family home. Do any of these sound familiar? • Do we sell the house and split the equity? • Should one of us stay and ...
Views: 779 - Divorce – People You Need to Talk to - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2015 from Nicky SilohaThe divorce rate in the Europe and specifically in the UK has been on a rise in the past few decades. Sociologists are of the opinion that this is not good for human society in the long run. People are taking the institution of marriage lightly and this can eventually affect all kinds of ...
Views: 823 - Divorce, Debt & Credit... Facts you need to know - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2008 from Mike KillianBefore a divorce, during, and after getting a divorce you need to concern yourself with credit... credit establishment, credit files and credit scores. Though divorce and credit is a concern for both men and woman, woman tend to have the greater credit difficulty due to societal standards. ...
Views: 1659 - Divorce, Emotions and Healing - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Carol FergusonFeeling that you are the victim of your circumstance in divorce is one of the things that comes up unless you're taking ownership. It's always a two way street, it's like what do you take responsibility for, because it's never just about one person, it's always about the collective, the two, if ...
Views: 973 - Divorce--Avoid These Common Traps - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Ed ShermanIs there a way to make your divorce easier and cheaper? Absolutely! The right information can put you in control and make your divorce smoother, faster, cheaper, less aggravating and less painful. Here are four traps and how to avoid them when going through a divorce. IGNORANCE is the most ...
Views: 1077 - Divorce--How the Legal System Works Against You - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Ed ShermanIf there were no legal system, no lawyers and no courts, divorce would still be difficult and it would still take time to go through it. Divorce is at least a major crossroad in your life, maybe even a full-blown life crisis. So, here you are, you and your spouse, going through your personal ...
Views: 1152 - Divorce. What About The Children? - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Walter BretIt�s a well known fact that children are affected in some manner because of a divorce, even if they or the parents don�t realize it. A separation in a family is the most sad thing that can happen to a children, because they need both parents. And sadly, in many cases the children tend to think ...
Views: 455 - Divorce...and the grandparents - by We all know couples who have broken up, but it is when our own children tell us that their family is in trouble that the pain really hits. Now that the level of divorces is so high there is wider acknowledgment of the distress this causes not only to the couple, but to the children as well. What ...
Views: 878 - Divorce: Problem or Solution? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Kathy MartoneIt is not common knowledge that divorce is actually a social phenomenon in existence since the time of ancient Mesopotamia. This suggests that the roots of our collective disillusionment with the institution of marriage have some deep, and perhaps meaningful, roots. To understand the meaning of ...
Views: 9236 - Divorce: Selling the Marital Home - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Annie O'NeillAs if going through a divorce isn’t traumatic enough, it often leads to being forced to ‘downsize’ which is challenging both emotionally and practically. You will usually have chosen the marital home as a couple and often will have raised a family there. Every room holds memories, both happy ...
Views: 1601 - Divorce: Stop Hoarding the Hurt! - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2011 from Antonia RagozzinoIt's Time For Spring Cleaning! Divorce can cause a large amount of physical and mental hurt. No matter how long it has been since your divorce, do not be victims of hoarding the hurt. Sure, hoarding your hurt is easy. You have ached for so long, it is all you know. In the beginning, we ...
Views: 1631 - Divorce: Acceptance of Your New Reality - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Shelley StileWhat do you think of people who are detached from reality? People that are seemingly living in a world of their own making? It’s unnerving to say the least as well as truly sad. Yet for those of us attempting to recover from a divorce, our inability to fully accept our new reality is not too ...
Views: 2262 - Divorce: Dealing with the First Emotions - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2012 from Edward Lewellen"I’m leaving you!” That may have been you that heard those words or said them. And, now, every time when you think about it, all of the emotional trauma returns to haunt you once again. Divorce is rarely, if ever, a reaction to a single event. It has taken time to develop. Time to ...
Views: 2068 - Divorce: Getting Your Children Through a Tough Time - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Ed ShermanGoing through a divorce is no fun for anyone, but children are especially vulnerable. Divorce expert Ed Sherman reveals in his book "Make Any Divorce Better" the following 10 things you can do to make a big difference in how well your children survive. 1. Tell children the truth in simple ...
Views: 969 - Divorce: Pain and Rebirth - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Shelley StileThose of us who have gone through a divorce understand all too well the pain and grief we experience. We have lost our spouse, what we thought was our life partner, a loss similar to the death of a loved one. What is worse though, is losing all the many aspects of a life lived together as a ...
Views: 1342 - Divorce: So-Called Mistakes Are Life Lessons - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Shelley StileYour divorce is not a failure or a mistake. People miss an incredible opportunity to learn, grow and change for the better when they view their divorce through the lens of failure. A so-called failure is actually a lesson in how not to do something and an invaluable tool for doing things right ...
Views: 1243 - Divorce: You Can't Always Get What You Want - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Shelley StileThe Rolling Stones were actually very smart. They were dead-on when they sang that you can’t always get what you want but you get what you need… that is if you are paying attention to what is being offered. When we wish, pray or hope for something, what we actually might be gifted ...
Views: 966 - Divorced and Dating? Words of Wisdom - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2012 from Holly HayesDivorced and relationship are not two mutually exclusive words. Many folks have had the misfortune of failed marriages for a varied range of reasons and in due time, they find themselves ready to go out there and try their hand at love once again. After all, we all long to have someone in our ...
Views: 1040 - Divorced and dreading the holidays? Here's what to do. - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2018 from Martha BodyfeltWell, Thanksgiving is done and we’ve survived Black Friday. But we’re not through the holiday abyss yet. Which means we’ll most likely be dreading the stress, craziness and visions of perfection shoved down our throats. For many of us, the holidays can feel dark, lonely, and ...
Views: 1140 - Divorced and dreading the holidays? Here's what to do. - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2018 from Martha BodyfeltWell, Thanksgiving is done and we’ve survived Black Friday. But we’re not through the holiday abyss yet. Which means we’ll most likely be dreading the stress, craziness and visions of perfection shoved down our throats. For many of us, the holidays can feel dark, lonely, and ...
Views: 1133 - Divorced and Retired: Don't Forget the Social Security Benefits - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Meghan Gehan64 years old, unemployed and closing the book on a 26 year marriage, Beverly needed to make sure that she had explored all of her financial options. She was coming in out of the dark, because during the entire time she had been married, she had never closely managed her finances. As her ...
Views: 1266 - Divorced and still angry? Here's that to do. - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2020 from Martha BodyfeltHey, so does this ever happen to you? It may have been months since your divorce ended, and you thought you were doing okay. You were picking yourself up financially, making your home your own, and trying some new activities and were feeling pretty good about yourself. But then it ...
Views: 897 - Divorced Dads Tips: Problems & Solutions During Christmas And Other Holidays - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2008 from Danny GuspieDISCLAIMER: The following is NOT legal advice, nor is it a substitute for legal advice. If you are in Family Court you will need legal advice, so please see a lawyer. Divorced dads face many problems during Christmas and other holidays with their children. But there are solutions. Let me share ...
Views: 1340 - Divorced Dads Tips: The Winning Argument In Family Court - Part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2008 from Danny GuspieDISCLAIMER: The following is NOT legal advice, nor is it a substitute for legal advice. If you are in Family Court you will need legal advice, so please see a lawyer. Winning the argument when you’re a divorced dad in Family Court is not easy. But it can be done. I know, because I have ...
Views: 3652 - Divorced or Divorcing - How to have Happy Jolly Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2015 from Diana MercerAt Peace Talks, we know that the divorce process is stressful and creates emotional turmoil. And we also know that experiencing the winter holidays for the first time as divorced or divorcing can spike emotions to a whole other level. Especially if you have children, how can you keep the holiday ...
Views: 769 - Divorced or Separated With Kids? Here Are 3 Tips for Helping Them Through This Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2015 from Michael BroderThe holiday season seems to come upon us earlier and earlier each year. Even before Thanksgiving, I started to notice all of the signs -- colorful lights strung in front of houses, a glimpse of lit trees through windows and cheerful holiday tunes on the radio. Along with the high spirits the ...
Views: 1329 - Divorced Parents - What Do You Do When Your Child Doesnt Want to See You or Your Ex? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2015 from Nicola BeerLet’s face it co-parenting after divorce isn’t easy. Many children of divorce go through a roller-coaster of emotions like their parents do when the family splits. Children may isolate. Have angry outbursts. Refuse to eat. Cry. Say horrible things. Throw tantrums. But what do you do if they ...
Views: 1535 - Divorcee Financial Tips for Newly Singles - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2015 from Latorria FreemanIf your marriage has ended and you’re single again, make sure all your financial arrangements reflect your new status of SINGLE. Here are a few tips to help get your new financial life off to a good start. TIP #1: Change Your Beneficiary. A divorce may not have an automatic effect on ...
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