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Resources for Your First Holiday After Divorce

Your first Christmas or holiday after your divorce is going to be different. I still remember my first Christmas. I struggled to keep my routines as close to “normal” as possible, especially for my then-toddler. It’s a special circle of emotions that I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy.

So, my friend, if you’re going...

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21 Divorce Quotes to Help You During The Holidays

Your first set of holidays after your divorce will be weird, scary, and painful - but they’ll also be happy, joyful, and unexpectedly fun if you let them. The key, I think, is to feel your feelings. It’s okay if you’re having a day that isn’t holly and jolly. It’s alright if you sit down to write in your gratitude...

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Divorce and Open Enrollment: What You Need to Know

You might already be familiar with open enrollment, but let's take a moment to talk about what it really means in the context of divorce and life changes since those things will make an impact on how you select insurance plans during this period! 

While the timing of open enrollment can vary with different employers, open enrollment is...

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Does my state have alimony?

While divorce ends a marriage, the financial relationship between you and your ex does not just end. Whether you are dealing with child support or alimony, the financial relationship can go on for many years and, in some cases, may be permanent. 

In many marriages, one spouse earns more than the other. In case of a divorce, the earning...

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5 Divorce Myths to Stop Believing (And What to Know Instead)

When going through a divorce, you hear a lot of myths. Unfortunately, because you may be hearing the same ones repeated from a few sources, it can seem like they’re more truth than myth. These proclamations of how things “always are” or “never are” can be terribly scary, too. In a time when you’re already...

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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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