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Divorce Financial Decisions: Finding Clarity In the Midst of Chaos

Navigating divorce financial decisions can be an overwhelming experience, especially when emotions run high and uncertainty abounds. The other day, I had a conversation with a woman who was deeply concerned about the financial aspects of her divorce. The responsibility of making sound financial choices was foreign to her, as her soon-to-be...

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5 (More) Things I Wish I Knew Before My Divorce

The time before your divorce is full of anticipation. It’s also full of lots of questions and uncertainty. If you’re anything like me, I wasn’t sure where to turn to find answers. The reality is that everyone’s experience is unique, although the general themes of what to prepare and what you should know before your...

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3 Things Divorced Parents Need to Plan for the College Transition

It doesn’t matter if you’re married or divorced, different people have different ideas about how to transition their children into adults. While you may be in favor of providing full financial support, your co-parent may have other ideas. For that matter, even different states’ laws handle the transition to adulthood...

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What You Need to Know about Health Insurance and Divorce

The issue of health insurance comes up in many of my cases as it can be a huge added expense post-divorce. You can’t stay on someone’s health insurance when you get divorced, but no one talks about the things you need to know and options that are available to you. For instance, what do you do when your child is no longer on child...

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5 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Divorce

When I think back to the time during and even before my divorce, there was so much I didn't know. I felt unprepared. Even though I knew I could navigate this new set of unique challenges, I wish I had someone to tell me what to look for.

The same doesn't have to happen to you! I've collected a few of the most popular things I've heard other...

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Co-Parenting Teens: Helping Your Teen Through Divorce

If love is a battlefield, then co-parenting teens is a battlefield with landmines. Teenagers can swing from adolescent to grown-up feelings (and back again) in the snap of your fingers. This confusing age is hard enough already for them to navigate. Throw in the challenges of being a teen with divorced parents, and watch the fun multiply!

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