The Intentional Divorce Library

Divorce comes with more financial questions than anyone expects. This is where you'll find real answers on asset division, budgeting, retirement, and the mistakes that quietly cost women the most, written by a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst who has helped clients navigate exactly what you're facing now.

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The Best Children's Books About Divorce, Organized by Age books for divorce co-parenting divorce coach kids and divorce life after divorce preparing for divorce

 

Talking to your kids about divorce is one of the hardest parts of the whole process.

You are managing your own emotions while trying to find the right words for theirs. You want to be honest without overwhelming them. You want them to feel safe and loved even as everything around them is chang...

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Helping Kids Through Divorce co-parenting kids and divorce

When I got divorced, I had three children between the ages of three and eight. I remember the stress. I was overwhelmed thinking about how I was going to help my kids get through the divorce and ultimately, how I would manage on my own.

It can be scary to think about how you'll take care of yo...

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How to Handle Parenting Expenses After Divorce co-parenting kids and divorce

There are several reasons that parents come in for mediation after a divorce is over. A big one is parenting expenses. The reality is if you get divorced when your children are young, it's hard to know what kind of extracurricular activities they will become involved with over the years or even if...

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Co-Parenting Success: Essential Strategies for Divorced Parents co-parenting kids and divorce

That's right. I said it. My key to successful co-parenting with my ex is not "putting my children first," as so many professionals recommend. Before I get into that, let's start with what co-parenting is.

What is co-parenting?

Co-parenting is the practice of raising children jointly with another p...

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6 Survival Tips for Dealing With Divorce Over the Holidays co-parenting kids and divorce life after divorce

Dealing with a divorce is difficult no matter the time of year but dealing with divorce over the holidays compounds the stress. It means more time with family who may or may not be on board with this significant change in your life. It means hearing opinions that you did not ask for even though th

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Shared Parenting Plan Checklist co-parenting mediation

I often find myself sitting in mediation with couples who are looking for guidance when it comes to creating a parenting plan. The beauty of mediation is that you can create a parenting plan that is going to work best for your children and your family. Quite frankly, it doesn't matter what everyone ...

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Eliminate Shared Parenting Battles with OurFamilyWizard co-parenting kids and divorce

Parenting is a tough job in the best of circumstances. Shared parenting after a divorce is a whole different ballgame. When I first went through my divorce, dealing with the most basic kid issues felt like preparing for battle with my ex again and again. It was exhausting. Quite frankly, I did not w...

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How Child Support Is Calculated in Ohio: What You Need to Know certified divorce financial analyst child support co-parenting kids and divorce preparing for divorce

If you have children and you're going through a divorce in Ohio, child support is probably one of the first questions on your mind. How much will it be? Who pays? Can it change?

I hear these questions all the time. And while Ohio does use a formula to calculate child support, calling it straightfor...

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