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People going through divorce often focus on the endings it represents – the ending of a relationship, a dream, a way of life. To thrive after divorce requires you to look at divorce as a beginning – the beginning of a new life, of new possibilities for loving relationship, of a sense ... Views: 3191
The “Statistical Facts” part of the petition is often overlooked by people anxious to complete the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage as being relatively unimportant—nothing could be further from the truth.
In determining the correct date of marriage, the biggest ... Views: 2480
This important part of the Petition-Marriage, the “Statistical Facts”, is often overlooked by people anxious to complete the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.
In determining the correct date of marriage, the biggest challenge is usually poor memory. If you can’t ... Views: 1318
In order to file for Dissolution of Marriage, Legal Separation or Nullity of Marriage you or your spouse need to be a resident of the county you are filing in. Being a resident generally means you are living in that county and intend to live in that county for the foreseeable future. There is ... Views: 1502
Your divorce decree is only step one in moving into a new life after divorce. The real divorce is the cutting of the emotional, mental and physical ties that still bind you to your ex-husband. This is the real work of divorce recovery: becoming a single woman possessed of confidence, ... Views: 1353
Have you ever wondered if it's possible to divorce your inner critic? You know that questioning, nagging little voice inside you that is never at a loss to point out your flaws, highlight your doubts and cross-examine you on your decisions? If you don't know what I'm talking about, it's the part ... Views: 2475
In Austin, Texas parties to a divorce proceeding or suit affecting the parent-child relationship are going to have three kinds of relief in family law cases: temporary restraining orders, or “TRO’s”, temporary injunctions and temporary orders.
Temporary restraining orders are used to maintain ... Views: 1554
Divorce is the word used to express the legal "dissolution of marriage." A divorce is a traumatic experience. A divorce can trigger financial hardship, emotional confusion, and lead to a feeling of hopelessness. Couples involved in a divorce proceeding need comfort and support from their ... Views: 747
There is no single more powerful stumbling block to moving beyond our divorce into a new life than the inability to accept our new reality. Acceptance is the hardest part of the divorce recovery process. Acceptance requires total honesty, courage and the willingness to let go of the life that ... Views: 1236
To have a better divorce, you need to take some time to read, think about and act on the advice in my book, Make Any Divorce Better, and the specific steps you can take. No matter what your situation, if you follow my advice, things will soon get better.
As a family law attorney for over 35 ... Views: 737
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 it. Where one spouse is a controller abuser -- 5 to 10 percent of all cases -- this advice does not ... Views: 766
Intimate Relationship issues are rife in our society, millions of people are challenged and stressed out when this fundamental part of their lives isn’t working. Many people get into intimacy with a partner to share the love that they all so desire, only to find that the relationship sadly gives ... Views: 981
Do you remember the old adage that states there’s your side, there’s my side and then there’s the truth? If we were totally honest with ourselves, we too could see the truth of any situation. Once we accept that truth, we have the newfound freedom to gain clarity, discover ... Views: 1229
"I am deeply sorry that I did not live up to my expectations", a seemingly regretful Eliot Spitzer said as he resigned the office of Governor of New York. As with any man caught with his pants down there is always remorse, deep regret and the inevitable begging for forgiveness.
Whether your ... Views: 850
"I am deeply sorry that I did not live up to my expectations", a seemingly regretful Eliot Spitzer said as he resigned the office of Governor of New York. As with any man caught with his pants down there is always remorse, deep regret and the inevitable begging for forgiveness.
Whether your ... Views: 822
Children of divorced parents definitely have something to say about their parents dating again after divorce.
I interviewed several children of divorced parents and they, without hesitation, had some things to say. Understandably, the comments are sometimes noticeably different amongst age ... Views: 9159
Today’s Hollywood is rarely a place to find role models for our culture, especially when it comes to divorce and family issues. Year after year we’ve been exposed to dramatic, painful, explosive relationship breakups resulting in tabloid headlines that feed upon scandal and ... Views: 1442
When we’re going through a stressful time like a divorce, how do you move forward? These are the moments that define who you are and reveal the important inner workings of your own mind. Sure, it’s easy to feel good about yourself when things are going your way. More important to ... Views: 3322
Many adults now acknowledge the benefit of a supportive professional as they face the challenges a divorce inevitably brings. But many parents are unsure at what point their child may be exhibiting signs that indicate a need for professional counseling.
Many of these signs are similar to the ... Views: 1331
How Positive is Your Perspective?
If asked to visualize your future, is your perspective filled with excitement and possibilities? Or do you envision the life you would like to have but are burdened with the distractions of the obstacles you may have to overcome to create it? If asked to ... Views: 1018
The way to recover and thrive after divorce is simple: Until you can release the toxic emotions surrounding your divorce, it is impossible for you to move forward in life and be happy. It takes enormous commitment and effort but it can be achieved. If you want to lead a new life that is both ... Views: 1105
Often people going through divorce focus on the endings it represents - the ending of a relationship, a dream, a way of life. To thrive after divorce requires you to look at divorce as a beginning - the beginning of a new life, of new possibilities for loving relationship, of a sense of ... Views: 2637
When one door closes another one opens;
But we often look so long and regretfully
Upon the closed door,
That we do not see the ones which are open.
-Alexander Graham Bell
When I ask women who are going through a divorce, “What do you think you can gain from this?”, I’m usually met with blank ... Views: 1048
There’s a saying that “those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” If you’re separated or divorced, chances are high there was a lot of difficulty in your past. Living in denial of the past means that you are robbing yourself of the opportunity to ... Views: 2238
Divorce is one of the most emotionally demanding life transitions you'll ever encounter. One big pitfall is what I call "going for the martyr medal." You get so preoccupied and consumed with making sure everyone else is taken care of first, that your own needs fall by the wayside. Single parents ... Views: 3730
This is one way it may have happened. You worked hard to overcome your shock and disappointment from divorce. Slowly, you mustered up the courage to begin socializing. A chance meeting at Starbucks, a dedicated search of online dating candidates, clubbing, blind dates, and then voila, you met a ... Views: 1770
When a marriage ends in divorce, the lives of those involved are changed forever. During this time of upheaval, one thing that shouldn’t have to change is the credit status you’ve worked so hard to achieve.
Unfortunately, for many, the experience is the exact opposite. Unfulfilled promises to ... Views: 894
It is fitting that I should write this story on Valentines Day, for this is a story of two broken hearts, healed and mended, then melted together as one--in an instant. This is a story of True Love.
Anyone who comes from a broken family understands the pain of divorce. I was twenty-seven years ... Views: 4081
Each time something in our life ends it creates room for a new experience. Within each new experience is a stepping stone;some are little tiny pebbles and others are big boulders.
Some are fun and some are exhausting.
But with each passing day we learn why we are here, what our mission is ... Views: 1459
When a couple decides to separate and starts the process of splitting up the children's family home into two separated homes, there is inevitably a sense of guilt. Divorce is an adult problem created between two adults, but as parents watching our children adjust to going to "mom's house" and ... Views: 5976
When the custody of children is at stake in a divorce, the issuance of a divorce decree may be complicated and delayed. In some cases, the courtroom has become a battlefield for parents who are disputing the role of the custodial parent or disputing child custody. In such cases, judges today ... Views: 1807
It is bad enough when a stranger or foe betrays you, but when it is someone you believed to be a close and trusted friend, partner, or spouse, it is especially hurtful. It might feel like you were taken advantage of, deceived, humiliated, despised, cheated, or stabbed in the back. Oftentimes ... Views: 62431
The break-up of a love relationship can be emotionally devastating. As I shared, I recently joined the ranks of the heartbroken when an important relationship I was in ended abruptly and unexpectedly. Life in the void is an important opportunity to let go of an old paradigm and prepare yourself ... Views: 3845
Divorce is one of the most emotionally demanding life transitions you'll ever encounter. One big pitfall is getting preoccupied and consumed with making sure everyone else is taken care of first. Some divorcees adopt a martyr role as they navigate the new waters of their life. "Yes, my life is ... Views: 3468
Before a divorce, during, and after getting a divorce you need to concern yourself with credit... credit establishment, credit files and credit scores. Though divorce and credit is a concern for both men and woman, woman tend to have the greater credit difficulty due to societal standards. ... Views: 1665
Forget Harmony, Settle for Peace
An oft-common mistake working with high conflict separated parents is to move them towards getting along and working cooperatively for the well-being of their children. It is a lofty and noble goal unfortunately far beyond the grasp of folks who would likely ... Views: 1717
Some separated or divorced parents continue to find themselves in ongoing disputes, even in view of separation agreements and parenting plans. The high-conflict nature of those disputes interferes with the well-being of the children and continually brings these parents to Court for ... Views: 1017
Selecting the right professional is crucial. In the hands of an incompetent service provider, you may end up feeling abused all over again.
Go through the following check list before you settle on a divorce attorney, a financial consultant, a tax planner, a security adviser, or an accountant. ... Views: 1418
Let's be honest. I believe separation, divorce, and relationship break-ups always have a gift to offer us, but the initial breakup period sucks. For most of us, when we're in relationship, it feels like we're on solid ground. It may feel comfortable and soft to walk on, or it may be rocky and ... Views: 4686
For many men and women in a wide variety of situations divorce is a legitimate and appropriate choice.
Getting divorced is a process and consists of 3 main elements:
• Emotional
• Financial
• Legal
Healing from divorce is not easy. It is often a long and excruciating process and always ... Views: 2050
DISCLAIMER: The following is NOT legal advice, nor is it a substitute for legal advice. If you are in Family Court you will need legal advice, so please see a lawyer.
Winning the argument when you’re a divorced dad in Family Court is not easy. But it can be done. I know, because I have ... Views: 3659
DISCLAIMER: The following is NOT legal advice, nor is it a substitute for legal advice. If you are in Family Court you will need legal advice, so please see a lawyer.
Divorced dads face many problems during Christmas and other holidays with their children. But there are solutions. Let me share ... Views: 1344
When a marriage ends, the greatest challenge parents face is minimizing the trauma, hurt, and loss for their children. Through positive parenting, adults have the power to help their children adjust to this major change. Healthy parenting also brings rewards to the adults as they get to feel ... Views: 1482
When a couple decides their marriage is over, a tremendous sense of grief and relief are felt. A recently divorced person will feel grief over the loss of their marriage and the loss of their partner in life. But there is also a sense of relief that the pain and anguish is now over and their ... Views: 1519
In marriages that dissolve, there are endless questions forever begging to be answered. Night after night, behind closed doors, in the privacy of their own homes, men and women around the world are asking why their marriages failed. For those that were left, the question become, "Is there life ... Views: 2957
Divorce is often brutal both to the divorcing spouses and to their children. This discussion will appreciate the enormous stress and distress that divorce subjects upon families, including both the adults and children.
A syndrome of divorce-related hostilities that affect children has been ... Views: 8602
Staying together after a bankruptcy is really tough. Not only do you have your private issues to work through, but you're continuously getting conflicting monetary advice that can put you deeper in the ditch. Staying married is hard. That's why so many people give up ... Views: 1074
Appreciation is an underutilized, yet hugely valuable, ingredient in successful relationships. Many of us take a major blow to our self-esteem when we divorce. Practicing appreciation of ourselves and others can help heal our wounded hearts. It is like a fertilizer that can help relationships ... Views: 2293
One of the most difficult conversations any parent will ever have is telling their children about their pending divorce. I know first-hand because many years ago I went through the experience. I fought and faced the overwhelming emotions. The deep gut-wrenching fear. The continuous anxiety. The ... Views: 945
January 9, 2008
Dear Sister,
First let me tell you just how much I love you. Now let me tell you just how much I admire and respect you. Growing up and watching you and learning from you, I have to tell you, you are a source of inspiration. I have wanted to tell you for so long, how much I ... Views: 676