Going through a divorce can turn your world upside down. Everything that once felt settled and organized may now have shifted into chaos and uncertainty. These feelings of overwhelm, embarrassment, shame, outward perceptions, judgment, internal turmoil (the list goes on) can start to have a profound effect on your everyday life, mental health and

For better or worse, divorce is a major transition. You can either wallow in the past or embrace the possibility of a new future. As part of the evolution process, you will likely want to get rid of some things that remind you of the past or a failed marriage. Here’s a brief primer

If you’re googling “What percent of high school relationships last?” or “What percentage of high school sweethearts get married?” or “High school sweetheart divorce rate,”  You’re either: Thinking of marrying a high school sweetheart now  In a wobbly relationship that started as high school sweethearts Thinking about divorcing your high school sweetheart who is

One of the first questions that people have after considering divorce is “How long does a divorce take from start to finish?” While this seems like a simple question, the answer depends on several factors, including where you file for divorce, the applicable state laws, and whether you and your spouse agree on the

Midlife Divorce Recovery (MDR) is a game changer for countless women. It has been my privilege to know Suzy Brown as an author and friend, and to be involved in her transformational classes for eight years. I was formally introduced to Suzy at The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Greater Kansas City,

While you might hear the terms “annulment” and “divorce” used together, they each have very different legal meanings and effects. An annulment occurs when a marriage is found to be invalid. The legal effect is to act as though it never occurred in the first place. In contrast, a divorce is the legal ending

One of the things every divorced single mom is most concerned about is how this family breakup is going to affect her children. Most of us are more upset about what the divorce means for our kids than what it means for us. I did not want to be in that “Single Mom” Club!

For most couples, divorce is costly. Even if you agree on everything, you may still have two sets of attorney bills, court costs, discovery costs, and other unexpected resources. However, you may be able to receive free legal assistance to help you manage these expenses, such as free divorce lawyer advice, a free divorce