Why Do Some Friends Disappear After a Divorce?

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“True friends after divorce are the ones who accept the changes and still stand by you as you rebuild.”

Tips to Maintain Friends After Divorce

It goes without saying that traveling down the road of divorce, even in the most amicable situations, is an emotional journey filled with changes to a couple’s lifestyle. One change that is often overlooked is how one’s friendships are affected.

Adjusting to life without the same social connections can be one of the toughest aspects of rebuilding your life. Navigating friendships after divorce is rarely discussed, but it plays a critical role in your emotional recovery.

During a marriage a couple often shares a circle of friends. When they decide to go their separate ways, the dynamics of those friendships inevitably change. Friends within that circle often feel an unspoken pressure to side with one of the parties. They might feel torn between who they should support, and struggle with the idea of maintaining a relationship with both soon to be exes.… View Full Article → “Why Do Some Friends Disappear After a Divorce?”

Will I Likely Be Happier After My Divorce?

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Will You Find Happiness After Divorce? Insights & Tips

Many of my divorce clients ask, “Will I find happiness after divorce?” While there’s no guaranteed answer, many people do find greater peace, freedom, and fulfillment after ending a marriage that wasn’t working. There are steps you can take to keep you from becoming paralyzed by the divorce process. From reports I hear from my former clients, the answer to this question is usually “Yes “!

How Common Is Happiness After Divorce?

I am a bit of a geek when it comes to looking at statistics. I saw an article a while ago on MovingPastDivorce.com regarding a survey that Terry Gaspard commissioned. Terry is a licensed social worker and counselor in Rhode Island. Reading her bio and a recent interview with her by Social Work Guide, she appears very accomplished. Click here to read that interview.

Ms. Gaspard, through her company, recently contacted more than 2,000 people who had been divorced for at least three years.… View Full Article → “Will I Likely Be Happier After My Divorce?”

Did Your Ex-Spouse Take the Easter baskets? resurrection after the crucifixion of divorce…

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10 Steps Toward Emotional Healing After Divorce

PUBLISHER’S NOTE:

If you’re struggling with emotional healing after divorce, you are not alone. Often that paralysis is largely due to the trauma resulting from a high conflict and expensive legal brawl in divorce Court. I have seen the harm that the “win at all cost” attitude causes.

The first of this year, I formed MuesLaw to try to assist folks wanting to end their marriage to first consider the use of a more holistic collaborative divorce process before jumping into divorce litigation. I have learned that using this approach can be incredibly beneficial to help individuals transition to the next chapter in their lives in a much more healthy manner.

My philosophy about utilizing a more peaceful and mindful marriage dissolution process is not a new one. Below is a blog article that I first wrote 16 years ago!

Emotional Healing After Divorce?

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The Importance of Establishing a Budget When Your Marriage Ends!

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💰 Take Control: Master Post-Divorce Budgeting for a Stress-Free Future

The end of marriage is extremely difficult and for most people it creates anxiety about their financial future. Post-divorce budgeting is essential to ensure stability and reduce stress. It is important to plan for your future and have realistic financial expectations. Creating a budget is one of the most important things to do post-separation. The word budget can be a daunting word but there are so many resources that are available to you.

How to Create Your Post-Divorce Budget

Creating a budget can seem like an impossible task but it can be easier than you think. The best way to start creating your budget is to use this formula:

Monthly Income – Monthly Expenses = Monthly Surplus

Your monthly income includes things like salary, tips, and any other earned income. It also includes alimony and child support, along with any unearned income like interest from dividends and stocks or any other unearned income like social security payments.… View Full Article → “The Importance of Establishing a Budget When Your Marriage Ends!”

Do You Have a Post-Divorce Plan? Here’s Why You Need One.

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Why a Post-Divorce Plan is Essential for a Smooth Transition

Life during and after divorce can be a difficult period for many to navigate. Having a post-divorce plan can make a huge difference by helping you understand what to expect and how to confront certain challenges with greater confidence and clarity during this complicated time.

Organization and Confronting the Complexities

You might not know where to turn or what to do following your divorce. There are certain actions that you can take moving forward to help create a smoother transition into the post-divorce phase. First, you should keep and review all of the pertinent divorce records and documents. Make sure that all items in the Divorce Decree are dealt with…do not simply infer that your attorney will handle the matter without your contribution. REVIEW THOSE FINAL DECREE DOCUMENTS VERY CAREFULLY AFTER YOUR DIVORCE!

Having a thorough post-divorce plan includes reviewing these documents and taking proactive steps.… View Full Article → “Do You Have a Post-Divorce Plan? Here’s Why You Need One.”

Blast From The Past: Post-Divorce: Here Are Three Ways to Declutter Negative Thoughts After Recent Divorce. Is it Time for Some Spring Cleaning for Your Mind?

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Declutter Negative Thoughts After Divorce

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Here is one of my favorites posts from back on March 14th, 2022! We have a ton of interesting articles in our archives of the Ohio Family Law Blog. Use our Search tool and enjoy a few oldie but goodies!

Spring Cleaning for the Mind? How to Declutter Negative Thoughts After Divorce

The sight of blooming flower blossoms always prompts the itch to spring clean. While we may toss out our junk, scrub the floors, and dust the furniture, we often don’t take the time to declutter the negative thoughts that intrude in our minds daily. This is especially true for recently divorced individuals, who often experience loneliness, anxiety, guilt, and grief.

Here are three ways to declutter those negative thoughts just in time to welcome the change of the seasons!

  1. Engage in Self-Care

    Self-care is perhaps one of the easiest ways to start decluttering negative thoughts after a divorce.

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Tips to Reduce The “Shell-Shocked” Phase After a Divorce!

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The Various Stages of Post-Divorce Transition…Once The Initial Shock Wears Off

I have been doing some reading lately regarding the various stages of post-divorce transition folks go through to compare it with what I have seen as a divorce lawyer over the past 40+ years. The various “expert’s” articles that I have read seem to confirm many of my personal observations.

Generally there are 5 to 7 different phases that psychologists have identified. Just like grief moves through different stages, so do divorced individuals. Like with grief, the stages vary with each person as does the length of each phase. This is understandable since often it is just one party that wants out of the marriage.

In a well-written article by Robert Taibbi, LCSW, posted in Psychology Today on March 11, 2023, titled 6 Stages of Separation or Divorce, the author clearly lays out the various stages of life during and after a divorce.… View Full Article → “Tips to Reduce The “Shell-Shocked” Phase After a Divorce!”

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