Divorce Articles

Because divorce touches all aspects of a person's life, the following sections will make finding the information you need easier:

• The Divorce Process - Legal and financial considerations
• Children and Divorce - Facing divorce with children
• Divorce Emotions - Handling the crazy feelings that come up.
• Answers From The Experts - Our weekly advice column.
• Starting Over - Help as you begin your new life.
• Relationships - Affairs, abuse, dating, trust, etc.
• Making Ends Meet - How to survive on one paycheck.
• Job Information - Tips to help your employment prospects

Divorce Articles on the Divorce Process » Return to top

• Should I Divorce? - Look before your leap.
• Deciding On Divorce - Making the hard decision.
• Preparing For A Divorce - Before you actually start the process.
• Positive Steps to Prepare for Divorce - using a financial planner.
• Divorce Considerations -What to think about as you begin the journey.
• The Divorce Process - outlines the steps of an actual divorce.
• Do You Need a Divorce Attorney - Things to consider.
• Finding a Divorce Lawyer - Considerations when choosing a lawyer.
• Divorce Lawyer Consultation Questions for your initial visit.
• The Bifurcated Divorce -Splitting the divorce into two or more parts.
• How To Save On the Cost of a Divorce - tips to cut legal fees.
• Separation and Moving Out - Keep your head when you split the sheets.
• Divorce And Health Insurance - Making sure your family is covered.
• Collaborative Divorce Alternatives - A cooperative approach.
• Mediation - An option for working out your divorce settlement.
• Financial Considerations - How to get your fair share.
• Divorce Settlement Considerations - seven costly mistakes to avoid.
• Divorce Settlement Negotiation Strategies and what to consider.
• Dividing Retirement Assets - What needs to be considered.
• Disability Pay - How it's handled in a military divorce.
• Does Divorce Affect Credit Ratings? - The effects of a bad credit score.
• Protecting Your Credit During Divorce - Steps to take to minimize the damage of divorce.
• Debt Liability and Divorce - How creditors view divorce.
• Dividing Debts in Divorce - Important tips to keep in mind when dividing debts.
• Divorce Papers - What should be included. 
• Motion To Modify Divorce Decree - what are your options?
• Do It Yourself Divorce - For uncontested simple divorces.
• Divorce Forms - Divorce forms, settlement agreements, etc.
• Online Divorce - An option for uncontested divorces.
• Divorce Guide covers everything you need to know about divorce.
• Divorce Preparation Books - information for all aspects of divorce.  
• State Resources for each state including divorce laws and professionals.
• Legal Resources - Where to go to find help.

Divorce Articles About Children » Return to top

• Children and Divorce - What to consider if you have children.
• Explaining Divorce To Children to help them understand.
• The Portrayal of Divorce on TV and using it as a spring-board for discussions about your own situation.
• What Is Custody?  Understanding the basics of legal custody. 
• Joint or shared physical custody - Frequently asked questions.
• Understanding sole custody - both physical and legal.
• Child Custody and Visitation - Basics on custody and visitation.
• Preparing for Child Custody Battles - Steps to take.
• Child Custody Mediation - Settling issues before going to court.
• When Adopted Parents Divorce - What need to be considered.
• Coping as a Non-custodial Parent - How to still be a great parent.
• The Role of the Guardian ad Litem in child custody cases.
• Preparing for Your Custody Evaluation - helpful tips.
• Custody Assessment Issues - how assessments are conducted.
• Critiquing Custody Assessments - evaluating custody assessments.
• Parenting Coordinator - solve issues without going to court.
• When Your Child Chooses To Live With The Other Parent
• Children and Parent Separation - Adjusting to the changes.
• How The Parents Conflict Affects Children
• Are You An Alienating Parent? - You may not even realize it.
• Parental Alienation Syndrome
• Parenting Plan - Help line out how the handle the kid's lives.
• Parenting Plan Template - create your own individualized parenting plan.
• Parenting Time Visitation Schedule - Making changes over time.
• Using A Parenting Plan Calendar to keep up to date on everything.
• Relocating with Children - things to keep in mind.
• Relocation and Kids - How to make it work for everybody involved.
• Child Visitation Articles - Everything about visitation and child access.
• Reasons for Changing Visitation - What doesn't qualify to change visitation.
• Long Distance Visitation - How to handle the logistics.
• Visitation Guidelines For A Sick Child - A common-sense approach.
• Child Visitation Problems - When your child refuses to go.
• Parenting Teenagers During Divorce - Teen visitation that works.
• Divorce And Teenagers - Who do they blame?
• How Divorce Affects Teenagers - divorce from a teen's perspective.
• Inconsistent Visitation - What to do when your ex doesn't show up.
• Keeping Rules the Same at Both Houses - to give children continuity
• Getting Child Support - Find out how child support is calculated, collected, and enforced.
• Child Support Payment Options - The various ways of collecting and paying child support.
• Child Support and Enforcement - How to get the money you're owed.
• Child Support and Visitation - One doesn't depend on the other.
• Divorce Effects on Children - Children's reactions and questions.
• Single Parenting Tips - ideas to make life easier for you and the kids.
• Cooperative Parenting During Divorce to help your children.
• Don't Use Your Child As a Messenger - What not to do.
• Sharing School Information - Handling the school system after divorce. 
• Getting Along At The Holidays - Practical gift-giving suggestions.
• Surviving Holidays  - Learn how to survive and cope.
• Summer Vacation Ideas - Ideas for less stress and more fun.
• When Your Ex Gets A Girlfriend - Dealing with the issues and emotions.
• Shacking Up After Divorce - What to consider before your boyfriend moves in.
• Dating as a Single Mom - Finding love again when you have kids.
• Blended Family- What to do when your kids are in distress.
• Step Grandparent Interactions - Easing the transition into a new family.

Articles on Divorce Emotions » Return to top

• Emotions and Divorce - Handling the emotional side of divorce.
• Should I Divorce? - Look before your leap.
• Deciding On Divorce - Making the hard decision.
• The Emotional Stages of Divorce - What to expect.
• How To Cope With Divorce - Dealing with change.
• Divorce Doesn't Mean You're A Failure - The right perspective.
• Depression from Divorce - Coping strategies.  
• Does God Forgive Divorce -A Christian point of view.
• Christian Support For Divorce - From a woman's perspective
• Does "For Better or Worse" Mean Married For Life
• Should Your Reconcile - Dealing with the doubt.
• Practicing Forgiveness - Set yourself free to move on.
• Stress Management - Handling the stress that comes with divorce.
• Anger Management - Find ways to overcome the anger and resentment.
• Building Self Esteem - Learning to love yourself again.
• Healing After Divorce  - Consciously dealing with your emotions.

Answers From The Experts » Return to top

• Coping With Divorce - The advice column that deals with the emotional issues of divorce.
• Commonly Asked Legal Questions - Understanding your divorce options.
• Divorce Financial Help - Understanding your financial situation.
• Contributing Divorce Experts  - Read articles by our legal experts, financial analysts, life coaches, child psychologists, divorce coaches, and other women just like you.

Divorce Articles on Starting Over » Return to top

• Starting Over - Beginning a new chapter in your life.
• How To Cope With Divorce - Dealing with change.
• Your Perspective On Divorce - Moving beyond the victim mentality.
• Moving On After Divorce - Learn a new perspective.
• Dealing With Your Ex After Divorce - Cutting the emotional ties.
• Adjusting to Children and Parent Separation
• Dealing With Trust Issues In Relationships - How to trust again.
• Healing Your Heart - How to get past the the bad feelings.
• Healing After Divorce - Consciously dealing with your emotions.
• Practicing Forgiveness - Letting go of resentment.
• Taking Care of Yourself - Realizing that you are important also.

Divorce Articles About Relationships » Return to top

• Dealing With Trust Issues In Relationships - How to trust again.
• Extramarital Affairs - There is more to an affair than just the sex.
• Why Affairs Cause Heartache - The damage a woman faces.
• Signs of Cheating - Clues that your spouse may be straying. 
• Signs of an Internet Affair - How to find out if something is going on.
• Preventing Online Infidelity and Internet Affairs
• Surviving An Affair - Understanding and moving beyond infidelity.
• Spying On Your Spouse - Motives and reactions.
• Emotional Abuse - Abuse which is just as damaging as physical abuse.
• When Words Hurt it becomes verbal abuse.
• Domestic Violence Effects On Children
• Divorce in an Abusive Relationship - Things to keep in mind.
• Divorcing An Abusive Husband - The importance of planning.
• Recovery For Survivors Of Abuse - Tips to help you rebuild your life.
• When The Controlling Behavior Continues after you leave.
• Finding Mr. Right - Finding a good man the second time around.
• Your First Relationship After Divorce - An important part of healing.
• How to Overcome Insecurities when you begin dating again.
• Dating After Divorce - Getting your flirt back on.
• Dating Tips - What to consider when you enter the dating scene.
• Flirting Tips For Women - Remembering how to catch a man's attention.
• Writing an Online Dating Profile - The secrets to writing an opening profile that will get you noticed.
• Dating as a Single Mom - Combining kids and boyfriends.

Divorce Articles Concerning Money » Return to top

• Doing Home Repairs Yourself can save you both time and money.
• Financial Survival - Standing on your own two feet.
• Making Ends Meet when you are suddenly single.  
• Credit Repair - Preventing disaster and damage control.
• Handling Divorce Debt - When your ex doesn't pay.
• Divorce and Credit Card Debt - When you can't make the payments.
• Rebuilding Your Credit After Divorce - Learn the secrets of raising your credit score.
• Personal Budgeting - Learning to live within your means.
• Free Budget Worksheets - See where you stand.
• Financial Independence -rebuild your financial future.
• Changing Your Spending Habits  to survive on one paycheck.
• Tips on Budgeting Your Paycheck - Getting all your bills paid. 
• Ways To Save Money - Ideas to cut back and stay on budget.
• More money Saving Tips - Cut back on your grocery bill.
• Save Your Money - Gain your freedom by building a nest egg.
• Gift Ideas that can help you save up to $1000 a year.
• How Do I Afford Christmas? - Holiday budgeting tips.
• Household Moving Checklist - Save money when relocating.
• Coupons - Use these coupons to save even more money.
• Freebies - Extras to make your life better.

Divorce Articles To Help You Get A Job » Return to top

• Job Tool Kit - Whether just starting or looking for a better job.
• Where Can I Find a Job? - Resources to find the job you deserve.
• Sample Resume - Help for getting your resume up to date.
• Resume Mistakes - Ten Mistakes to Avoid on your resume.
• Sample Cover Letter - Write an opening letter to get your resume read.
• Job Interview Questions - What to expect and how to present yourself.
• Questions to Ask During an Interview - Is this the job for you.
• Sample Thank You Letter - Help them to remember you.

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