I’m a Long Island girl and a product of a loving, long term marriage (52 years!). If you had asked me at 13 where I saw myself in 35 years, never would I have guessed this reality. Seventeen years after I said “I do,” I’m divorced, with 3 amazing kids (twin boys 9,...
During a divorce, one of the most challenging areas to tackle is division of the family’s assets and liabilities. Between brokerage accounts, retirement accounts, pensions and the family marital residence, splitting assets during divorce can get pretty contentious as...
When I’m with a group of people, I often hear from them about a “friend” in trouble in their marriage. Nearly universally, they tell me why they would be better off getting a divorce. When I ask why, they said things like, “They are a jerk,” “They cheat,” “They don’t...
“She isn’t his mom. She will never take my place as his mom.” It is a mantra I have repeated to myself in moments when my son gravitates towards his father’s girlfriend, or when I have felt like an outsider as he shares some funny story or adventure they had together....
Everyone gets thrown challenges in life, whether it’s health related, career, or divorce. It’s important to connect with others who have walked the path you’re on so that you can benefit from their wisdom and be reassured that there is so much more life ahead of...
Most people don’t talk about the positive effects of divorce as the word “divorce” has a bad connotation, and ending a relationship, especially a marriage, can be complicated. The first few stages of divorce can be very hectic for both sides, but...
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