As if there isn’t already enough on your plate during a divorce! On top of the stress and emotional strain, you have an endless list of things that need to be done. Like the piles of papers you need to sort through to find that one document for your attorney. Or setting up new bank […]
Archive | Life After Divorce
Should Your New Partner Discipline Your Children? (Pt 1)
This is a highly contested subject – the issue of whether or not a parent’s new partner has any right to discipline their children. And not to confuse the subject anymore, but the truth is that there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. There are a number of factors that come into play here, and have an influence […]
How Soon After a Divorce Can I Start Dating Again if I Have Kids? (Pt 2)
Welcome back and thanks for joining us for this conversation on dating after divorce. We’re hoping to provide some insight based on our experiences working with countless Michigan parents over the years, as they navigate their divorces, and also the wisdom of mental health experts we’ve talked to. As we mentioned in the previous article, […]
How Soon After a Divorce Can I Start Dating Again if I Have Kids? (Pt 1)
People tend to have strong views on how long it’s “proper” to wait after a divorce before starting a new relationship or even entering the dating game. And when you have kids, that can get even more complicated. The truth is, there is no hard and fast answer for when it’s acceptable to get your […]
Why Your Narcissistic Ex Will Try to Ruin The Holidays! (Pt 1)
Your ex doesn’t give a hoot about you, or your kids, or the magic of whatever holiday your family celebrated. They only care about themselves. So what now? It isn’t a question of whether or not your narcissistic ex will try to ruin the holidays – you already know them well enough to know that’s […]
How to Move on After Your Divorce (Pt 2)
You have a lot of control over what your life will be like after your divorce, so start making thoughtful choices for your future… Welcome back. In this two-part series we’ve been looking at what you can do to ensure that after your divorce is over, you get the healthy and fulfilling future you’re dreaming […]
How to Move on After Your Divorce (Pt 1)
Your post-divorce future is an open road. But where it leads will be based on choices you make now… Divorce is tough. The events that lead up to it are often emotionally exhausting. The process is usually long and drawn out and full of conflict. And for many people, what comes after is rarely as […]
Recovering After a Toxic Marriage? Keep These Tips in Mind (Pt 2)
Like venomous snakes, poisonous mushrooms and toxic bugs, we’re taught to avoid things that can harm us, but with relationships it can be harder to tell. Hey there, thanks for coming back and hanging out with us for this discussion on recovering after a toxic marriage. Whether you’re in the middle of a difficult divorce […]
Recovering After a Toxic Marriage? Keep These Tips in Mind (Pt 1)
We’re taught from an early age to avoid toxic things – snakes, toadstools, poisonous chemicals. But toxic relationships can be hard to recognize until it’s too late! Toxic relationships take a toll on every part of you. Your heart, mind, body and soul are all likely to be suffering in the wake of that abuse, […]
It’s Your First Summer Since The Divorce. So What Now? (Pt 2)
A tighter budget doesn’t have to mean no fun for you and your kids – it just means a little more creative planning and some out-of-the-box thinking. Welcome back – we’ve been talking about some of the challenges newly single parents when that first summer rolls around since the divorce. As parents, you’ve already got […]
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