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The Most Common form of Abuse Experienced by Christian Women in MarriageIs Divorce Harder for Christians than for Everyone Else?What God and the Bible Really Say About Divorce- Mind Your Money Matters™ - Beginning Divorce - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Lisa DeckerKeeping an eye on your finances is always a good idea no matter what stage of life you are in. But when planning to divorce it is imperative to keep tabs on all of your financial details so that you don’t get short changed when the final divorce decree is handed down. Getting It All ...
Views: 754 - Dealing With Divorce In A Down Real Estate Market - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Lisa DeckerFinally coming to grips with the decision to divorce can be stressful enough, but when you add the problem of what to do with the marital home when houses aren’t selling, it can virtually blow up your stress meter. Many divorce situations find one spouse keeping the home and refinancing the ...
Views: 665 - Divorce Recovery: Are Your Fears Holding you Back? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Shelley StileDivorce turns our lives upside down. It throws us into a major life transition that is colored by intense feelings and emotions that can be debilitating. I believe that fear is the main culprit that holds us back from not only healing and letting go of our pain, but also from moving forward ...
Views: 1159 - New Way To Receive Or Pay Support - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from Sue VaronNon-custodial parents pay child support in a variety of ways. Divorced parents should be provided with all possible options for making these payments. Some new options have emerged both in the public and private sectors. Perhaps the most common way child support is paid is through an income ...
Views: 736 - Loving Authentically - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2013 from Heather Fraser -Whether you are husband and wife, spiritual partners, lovers, soul mates, it doesn’t matter what you call the union, what matters is - do you cherish and adore this person? Is this person what YOU want? Do you have chemistry? Do you feel uplifted when you see them? Do you feel like ...
Views: 1794(1 vote) - How A Broken Relationship Can Result In Grief - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from Peter HarrisGrief is an emotion that we will all experience at one point or another in our lives. Usually grief will be the result of a loss that we have experienced. This could be the loss of a loved one through death. The loss of a relationship through a breakup or divorce. It could be the loss of a ...
Views: 905 - Victimhood: The Curse of Divorce Recovery - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Shelley StileFeeling or labeling yourself a victim of your divorce is one of the most disastrous moves you can make. It will prevent you from moving forward into a new life. Victimhood renders you powerless. To create a new life after your divorce takes a person who is fully responsible for their past, ...
Views: 947 - What Your Type Of Divorce Reflects - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2008 from Joel EngelThe way a person goes about divorcing and all its variations are very telltale. Analyst’s Divorce: It was your analyst’s suggestion that you part. After all the therapeutic sessions, your analyst was comfortable with the both of you divorcing, although neither of you were convinced. You are not ...
Views: 1125 - Divorce – Moving, Money, And Mortgages - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2008 from Lisa DeckerDivorce can be a time of tremendous turmoil and upheaval. So many questions need answers and many decisions need to be made especially when it comes time to talk about the family home. Do any of these sound familiar? • Do we sell the house and split the equity? • Should one of us stay and ...
Views: 785 - Should Divorced Dads Get Equal Custody? Let the Battle Begin … - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Rosalind SedaccaMore than ever before, divorce is making news. Much of it is due to changing legislation regarding issues such as custody. In the past five years there have also been major shifts in our perceptions about divorce and the emergence of new alternatives that can simplify and reduce the time and ...
Views: 933 - Questions To Ask Before Ending A Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Olalekan AshiruRomantic Relationship whether in courtship or marriage, could be very interesting or enjoyable for some people and can also be frustrating for some other people. Whichever side of the balance you found yourselves as couples or partners in a relationship would depend first and foremost on how ...
Views: 3012 - Life Beyond Divorce: Creating The Best Life For Your Children. - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Jeni Hooper• Has your life has taken an unexpected turn because of separation or divorce? • Are you unsure what to expect from the future? • Are you feeling drained? • Are your children irritable or having mood swings? • Is communication in the family not as good as it used to be? • Do you want to ...
Views: 1416 - 5 Valid Reasons To Forget Your Ex - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from Chris RobertsRelationship breakups are very hard to cope up with and it takes a lot of time and pain to forget your ex. The more you want to forget the more you are reminded of your ex. It is good to reason out as to why you should forget your ex before pondering on how to forget. (1) Mental Health You ...
Views: 4768 - Money Tips - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2008 from Judith GerhartWhere did your money story come from? No matter what our financial background, we all have unique money stories imprinted upon us from a young age. And whether we’re conscious or not of what we’ve absorbed, we all pass along these stories, feelings and attitudes to our children, partners, ...
Views: 1145 - What You Can Do To Address Your Money Story From Ruining Future Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2008 from Judith GerhartTip #1: Ask yourself, “How did my parents or other role models relate with one another over money? What did I see them do? How did they talk to one another about money? What did they teach me, directly and indirectly?” Another excellent way to uncover this truth is to make a list: “My father ...
Views: 1110 - Anxiety Over Money- Money Coach Professionals: How We Can Help. - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2008 from Judith GerhartIn divorce or after the death of a spouse most of us are quick to seek help. We often turn to health professionals to better understand our heartache and how to make it well again. But while looking after your well-being is critical to your emotional health, don’t ignore the health of your ...
Views: 1271 - 10 Commandments Of Healthy Divorce - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2008 from Jeff Olshan• Thou shalt not deny thy children their inherent birthright to love and be loved by both parents, regardless of what their parents may feel or think about each other. • Thou shalt nurture thy children as well as thyself – not negating their need to have the same from their other parent, when ...
Views: 872 - Even Divorce Can Be A Positive Defining Moment - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Anyaa H'redullaWhat prompts a defining moment in life? Are we always aware of its significance? Some events are definitely easier to identify than others, such as a marriage, or the birth of a child. Others are less obvious. Take an innocent thought I happened to think more than twenty years ago. I was ...
Views: 1970 - So You're Breaking Up... - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Aimée CartierPART 1 So you’re breaking up; as a friend said to me during my last break-up process, “That’s always hard, even if it is the right thing.” I feel she summed it up precisely. The ending of a relationship is a process, just like any loss. It requires grief, strength, clearing, and caring. In ...
Views: 1139 - ***Step-Parenting: 7 Ways To Undermine Your Blended Family - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Carolyn EllisBlended families are becoming a reality for more people every year. Did you know that one in three Americans is part of a blended family, either as a step-parent, step-child or step-sibling? What kind of blended family will you have? Here are 7 sure-fire ways to undermine your blended family ...
Views: 5024(1 vote) - Family Photos Essential For Children Of Divorce - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Rosalind SedaccaI read a poignant comment on a blog recently written by a married mother of three. She was a child of divorce whose father moved out of the home when she was four. She talks about having very few pictures of herself as a child and only one of her mother and father together. Her grandfather found ...
Views: 2408(1 vote) - College Funding Options For The Separated Or Divorced Parent - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Reecy ArestyMany factors come into play when determining financial aid for any family. Key to the financial health of the divorced or separated parent with a college or college-bound student is the designation of “custodial” parent. This is the parent who will receive the financial aid package and the ...
Views: 2838 - Alimony Is Serious Business - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2008 from Guy VitettaOne of the most common questions I get when I first meet with a person considering divorce or separation concerns alimony. It is natural to wonder early on in a divorce process what kind of alimony obligation there might be. However, it is one of the more complicated aspects of Family Law, ...
Views: 970 - How To Forgive After Divorce - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Shelley StileForgiveness is a miraculous act that serves as a release valve that propels us forward into a new life after divorce. To forgive is to be truly free, to be unencumbered by the past. The problem or challenge with forgiveness is that it is very difficult and oftentimes near impossible for us to go ...
Views: 1707 - Money: The Third Side Of Divorce - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2008 from Patricia StallworthEveryone knows about the legal side and the emotional side of divorce, but all too often they forget about the third side – the money or financial side. And that can be a mistake. Whether you have a little or a lot, the decisions you make during your divorce can have a major impact on your ...
Views: 930 - HOW TO GET A DIVORCE THE PEACEFUL WAY - EVEN IF YOUR EX IS NOT ON BOARD! - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2008 from Cynthia Tiano, Esq.In my 26 years as a divorce attorney, and especially the last dozen years that I have been a divorce mediator, a phrase I have heard very often when I get up on my soapbox about Peaceful Divorce is, “but you don’t know my ex!” or “it’s not possible to have a ...
Views: 1243 - Prenuptial Agreements - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Maury BeaulierAsking serious questions about how you see finances in the marriage partnership may save you pain and money later - and might even save your marriage. A premarital agreement may also be called an antenuptial agreement. The terms are synonymous. Prenuptial or antenuptial agreements refer to ...
Views: 1008 - When Is Grieving "Done"? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Peter GerlachSTARTING IN INFANCY, all wholistically-healthy people form emotional and perhaps spiritual attachments (bonds) to tangible and invisible things. Life on Earth decrees that these bonds will be broken by chance or choice, causing losses. We may start grieving before an foreseen occurs, or be ...
Views: 2069 - ***Divorce Management: 5 Ways to Stop Your Energy Drains - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Carolyn EllisIs divorce draining your vital energy? Are you facing your own personal energy crisis? It’s a common challenge. Going through divorce is like playing a whole new ball game in life. If you’re feeling drained, overwhelmed or worn out, please realize that some of those old moves, habits ...
Views: 3121 - ***Divorce Drama - Rewriting Your Divorce Story - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Carolyn EllisDivorce generates drama. I remember riding those rollercoaster moments of my own divorce and wondering, “How is this movie going to end?” I personally love going to the movies. My favorites are the ones that have relationship plotlines that are rich, complex and surprising. ...
Views: 3952 - July is National Child-Centered Divorce Month - recognizing children's emotional needs when parents divorce or separate - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2008 from Rosalind SedaccaThe second annual recognition of National Child-Centered Divorce Month will take place throughout July across the United States. Professionals who deal with divorce issues -- therapists, attorneys, mediators, coaches, educators, clergy and others – will be joining forces to share valuable ...
Views: 1442 - College Funding Options For the Separated and Divorced Parent - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2008 from Reecy ArestyMany factors come into play when determining financial aid for any family. Key to the financial health of the divorced or separated parent with a college or college-bound student is the designation of “custodial” parent. This is the parent who will receive the financial aid package ...
Views: 2213 - Civilization A Recipe For High Divorce Rates - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2008 from walter oderoA quick glance at the world divorce records show that the current marriages in developed countries are nothing but a one day renewable contract. This means that one partner can withdraw at will anytime they feel like. In most developing Countries, it’s rare to meet any divorced individual for ...
Views: 2636 - Robin Williams' Divorce: A Symptom of the Deeper Problem - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2008 from Harold Duarte-BernhardtAfter nearly 19 years of marriage, Robin Williams and his wife are divorcing. Williams and his wife have two children together. Marsha Garces Williams filed a petition for dissolution of marriage on March 21 in San Francisco Superior Court, citing irreconcilable differences. The two met when ...
Views: 3781 - ***Divorce Transition Dos And Don'ts - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Carolyn EllisDivorce is an enormous life transition. The basic storyline goes something like this. One day you’re in a relationship and the goal is to live happily ever after. Then over time, your relationship hits the rocks. People get unhappy with each other and someone makes the decision to divorce. ...
Views: 10511 - Parenting After Divorce – Cooperative, Parallel, Or Somewhere In-Between? - by Submitted on May 18, 2008 from Cindy Harari, Esq.One of many difficult things parents must do after divorce is deal with their child’s other parent. While some aspects of “the deal” are spelled out in documents such as temporary or permanent court orders or final marital settlement agreements, most of the “parenting” details are not explicitly ...
Views: 945 - Parenting Coordination -- A Missing Piece Of The Divorce Puzzle - by Submitted on May 18, 2008 from Cindy Harari, Esq.Parenting coordination is a hybrid Alternative Dispute Resolution process. It is not therapy, advocacy or evaluation. A Parenting Coordinator (“PC”) provides the following services to families before, during, and after divorce: assessment, education, coordination, conflict management, mediation, ...
Views: 790 - Financial Checklist For People Contemplating Divorce And Separation - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Guy VitettaRegardless of the type of divorce process you choose to use, it is important to identify your marital estate. The marital estate is defined by the South Carolina Equitable Apportionment Statute and generally comprises all assets and debts acquired by either party during the marriage, regardless ...
Views: 1117 - Happily Single - by Submitted on May 08, 2008 from Elizabeth SavinoHappily Single "There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so."… Shakespeare Being apart from your spouse can be a shattering experience at first. After one has grieved, adopting a positive attitude towards stepping into a new life can be exciting! By taking advantage of the ...
Views: 1771 - Mediation in Divorce and How to Manage It - by Submitted on May 06, 2008 from jane margarethIf your relationship ends, you must both huge adjustments emotional, financial and practical in his absence Your life. Psychologists suggest that most people, should be separated to the same levels of emotion, you will know if a loved one have indeed die. What's more you have not forgotten that ...
Views: 766 - ***Divorce and Children - Breaking the News that Mom and Dad are Getting a Divorce - by Submitted on May 01, 2008 from Carolyn EllisDivorce has a lot of difficult moments, but one of the toughest has got to be when you utter the words: "Kids, mommy and daddy are getting a divorce." No parent likes to see their children suffer or be in pain. Yet learning that family life as they have known it is about to radically change is ...
Views: 2552 - ***Divorce and Children - Different Rules, Different Homes after Divorce - by Submitted on May 01, 2008 from Carolyn EllisYou're divorced and you have kids. How do you handle different rules and discipline between mom's house and dad's house? Do you have any say about what goes on in the other parent's home anymore? Here's how one of my readers expressed her frustration: "My two children are with my ex every ...
Views: 3958(1 vote) - ***Dating After Divorce - Tips To Getting Back Out In The Dating World After Divorce - by Submitted on May 01, 2008 from Carolyn EllisDating after divorce can be intimidating. For some people, it may be a few decades since you've been out there in the dating scene. As a divorce coach and author, a big concern my clients have is what to do to ensure they have more success in their future relationships. Here are some important ...
Views: 3210 - ***Divorce Politics - 6 Tips to Handle Mother's Day and Father's Day after Divorce - by Submitted on May 01, 2008 from Carolyn EllisDivorce and separation can mean that special family holidays, like Mother's Day or Father's Day, can end up being stressful and full of conflict. When you're separated or divorced, what kind of role does the ex-spouse play in helping the children show that for their other parent? Here are a ...
Views: 6311(1 vote) - ***Divorce Transition Dos And Don'ts - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Carolyn EllisDivorce is an enormous life transition. The basic storyline goes something like this. One day you’re in a relationship and the goal is to live happily ever after. Then over time, your relationship hits the rocks. People get unhappy with each other and someone makes the decision to divorce. ...
Views: 2224 - Parenting And Divorce: It’s About You! - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from FSB AuthorsAs a parent, you are at the center of your child’s life, but first you are at the center of your life, and what your child needs more than anything is for you to be okay. Being OK will also improve your negotiations with your Ex over all issues. There are a lot of things you can’t change, ...
Views: 682 - Secret to a successful divorce - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Ed ShermanSecret to a successful divorce: instead of an attorney use self-help, mediation or collaborative law As a family-law attorney for over 35 years, I can tell you that the secret to a successful divorce is to minimize your involvement with the legal system and to avoid using lawyers who work in ...
Views: 908 - Selecting A Divorce Attorney - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from munish ratheeSelecting a divorce attorney is a vital decision making process. The person who you take on will be liable for obtaining or maintaining your custody rights to your children, your property interests, and depending upon the side you are one, either minimizing or maximizing your support rights. In ...
Views: 842 - Divorce Doesn't Scar Children -- Selfish Parents Do - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Rosalind SedaccaDivorce is a highly emotional topic. When children are involved the consequences are far more dramatic - and, not surprisingly, so are our opinions. I know there are many people who sincerely believe that no divorce is a good divorce. That children are always and inevitably harmed by the ...
Views: 7364(1 vote) - Divorce Can Be Positive - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2008 from Rebecca HansonFor almost 30 years Rebecca Hanson had deliberately ignored her feelings so that she could endure a painful relationship. Now, she realizes that her feelings were an inner guidance system, given to her as a means of discovering a life of joy, peace, fulfillment and true service to others. "If ...
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