Dividing retirement accounts in divorce means splitting the portion of pensions, 401(k)s, and IRAs that was earned during the marriage, in a way that avoids unnecessary taxes and penalties. Most…
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How to Create a Parenting Plan: 6 Steps for Calmer Co-Parenting
A parenting plan is a written agreement that spells out how you and your co-parent will share time with your children, make the important decisions, and handle the everyday details…
How to Co-Parent With a Narcissist and Protect Your Peace
To co-parent with a narcissist, protect your peace by keeping communication brief and factual, setting firm boundaries, and documenting agreements in writing. You cannot change how your ex behaves, but…
Emotional Stages of Divorce: 7 Stages and How to Move Through Them
The emotional stages of divorce are the waves of feeling most people move through as a marriage ends, often described as shock and denial, grief, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance, and…
Dating After Divorce: How to Know When You Are Ready
Dating after divorce is worth starting only when you feel ready, not by a fixed deadline. The healthiest sign of readiness is that you want companionship from a place of…
Legal Separation vs Divorce: How to Choose the Right Path for You
When you are weighing legal separation vs divorce, the core difference is simple: a legal separation lets you live apart and settle issues like finances, property, and parenting while staying…
Parallel Parenting: A Guide for High-Conflict Co-Parents
Parallel parenting is a co-parenting approach for high-conflict situations where two parents raise their children with as little direct contact as possible. Each parent makes day to day decisions during…
Uncontested Divorce: 7 Steps to a Calmer, Lower-Cost Path Forward
An uncontested divorce is one where you and your spouse agree on all of the major issues, including how to divide property and debts, parenting time, and any support, so…
How to Tell Your Spouse You Want a Divorce: 7 Gentle Steps
To tell your spouse you want a divorce, choose a calm, private moment, speak honestly and gently, and keep the focus on your decision rather than on blame. Say it…
Holidays During Divorce: 9 Ways to Protect Your Peace This Season
The holidays during divorce can feel heavy, lonely, and complicated, but they do not have to break you. With a little planning, a few clear boundaries, and permission to do…
