The first year after a divorce can feel a bit like trying to build a new airplane while you’re already flying it. When kids are in the picture, things get even trickier. You’re not just piecing your own life back together; you’re also helping your children get used to a completely new family setup. This guide offers some practical steps to help you and your former partner create a healthy co-parenting dynamic during that crucial first year.
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Ways to Avoid a Long, Drawn-Out Divorce
Divorces aren’t the easiest thing to go through. In fact, they’re regularly cited as one of the most stressful life events you can go through. And some divorces can stretch longer than anticipated and last for years. And this isn’t always due to a single major disagreement but delays that build up along the way.
Read moreCo-Parenting Tips for a Smooth Transition After Separation
Moving from one home to two can be one of the toughest changes a family goes through. When you and your ex share kids, your relationship doesn’t really end; it just shifts. You can actually find tips for successful co-parenting after a divorce.
Learning to co-parent well takes patience, respect, and always keeping your kids’ best interests in mind. It’s about building a new kind of partnership, one that’s all about raising happy, healthy children.
Read moreMoving On: Rebuilding Your Life After Divorce
Life after divorce can feel like learning to walk again. It’s a path full of complex emotions and big questions about what comes next. While ending a marriage is tough, it also starts a new chapter, one you get to write for yourself. Rebuilding your life is a process, and it’s okay to take it one step at a time.
Read moreMoney Mistakes That Complicate Divorce Later
Divorce already asks a lot from your patience, and money choices made under stress tend to echo longer than expected. Some people rush to protect themselves, and others avoid finances because every account feels emotionally charged. The hardest part is that small decisions made early can shape property division and everyday stability after the paperwork ends. That is why money mistakes that complicate divorce later are worth catching before they create a second wave of problems.
Read moreUnderstanding the Basics of Legal Property Division for Parents
Who gets what when parents separate or divorce?
Understanding how property is divided can feel confusing, especially when kids are involved. Whether you’re just starting the process or trying to make sense of your rights, knowing the basics can help you feel more confident and prepared. This guide will walk you through the key things every parent should know about legal property division-without all the legal jargon.
Ready to take the guesswork out of property division? Let’s get started.
Read moreHolidays As A Blended Family
Family dynamics, routines, schedules, etc. are complicated. Add in-laws, more children, divorce, second marriages, and merging families, and it becomes more like a three-ring circus trying to accommodate everyone’s schedules, routines, and unique characteristics.
Read moreThis is 44!…or 22!?
Thank you all for the birthday wishes! It was an awesome birthday. The first gift of the day, the gift of time with a snow day! I mean, come on, ALL parents can agree that that is the best gift, having a work day suddenly canceled, the BEST!!! Followed by my man dropping off my favorite, Rustbelt Coffee & Bakery Unlimited donuts!
Read moreHow to Support a Friend or a Loved One Through a Tough Time
Do you have a friend going through a tough breakup, divorce, loss of a pet, or loved one, loss of a job, etc? Then as their friend, you want to be there for them and show as much support as possible. You want to show that you are there for them and show compassion and sympathy regarding their current situation but how? It can be tough knowing what to do, say, not say, etc. Here’s a guide that can help you to show your support.
Read moreCan We Please Talk About Mindset?
What is mindset? Mindset is the established set of attitudes set by a person. More importantly, what is a growth mindset? A way of viewing challenges and setbacks in life as an opportunity to learn and grow through resilience and gratitude. Having a growth mindset is hard! I’ll be the first to admit that I struggled to see any gratitude or benefit from the resilience I had experienced in the years prior to and during my divorce.
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