Claiming Social Security Benefits After Divorce
You may be surprised to know that if you’re divorced you are entitled to Social Security benefits earned by your ex-spouse. The rules can be confusing, but the information is easily accessible by creating an account at SSA.Gov. Many questions can arise about your eligibility for Social Security benefits, such as…am I entitled to benefits if […]
Youth Sports & Co-Parenting: A Pairing that is Unavoidable
Many people agree that participation in youth sports offers many benefits for children such as confidence building, exercise, exploring new interests, team camaraderie, patience, and lessons on how to win and lose with grace – to name a few. For children living with parents going through a divorce, involvement in sports can provide a much-needed […]
You Want a Divorce, how do you Tell Your Spouse?
The process of coming to the decision that you no longer want to be married is painful enough but trying to figure out the best way to tell your spouse can be torturous. It is not an easy task by any means, considering you may have spent many years with this person and may also […]
January: The Divorce Month
They say that January is divorce month. It makes sense because the new year is when most people take stock of their lives and set new goals. Adding to this is the fact that nobody wants to start a divorce proceeding in the middle of the holidays but, the stress of going through them in […]
New Year, New Life
The New Year is typically a time for resolutions. It’s an opportunity to reflect on our accomplishments, where we’ve come up short and what we want to improve upon in the coming year and beyond. While going through a divorce, starting out a New Year can be challenging, but it’s also an ideal time to […]
To Gift or Not Post-Divorce
Celebrating holidays while going through a divorce or separation heightens the stress of an already emotional situation. Participating in and attending seasonal events, such as holiday parties, gift exchanges, children’s school performances and other special celebrations put added pressure on co-parents to address the needs of their children. On top of that, as a parent, […]
Practical Tips To Co-Parenting Through The Holidays
The holiday season has the potential to be merry and bright and it also has the potential to be extremely stressful and contentious. For co-parents navigating through it as one big, happy–and separate–family, there are ways to minimize complications and maximize enjoyment for both the children and adults. Co-Parent Conversation A pre-holiday season conversation is […]
Creating a Support System During Divorce
Your spouse, your mutual friends and possibly even your in-laws have been your rock and support system for many years. But when a marriage ends and those support systems are no longer available to you, it’s crucial to build an alternative network to help get you through a divorce. Who you rely on for emotional […]
Marriage and Political Differences
It is a commonly accepted, unspoken rule that one should never discuss religion or politics in polite company. The reason is that conversations involving these issues usually become heated and cause conflict. As of late, divorces and marriage problems that are being caused by political differences are becoming both more frequent and more public. A […]
Rules To Live By When Arguing In Front Of Your Kids
Disagreeing with your spouse is inevitable. Unfortunately, it sometimes occurs in front of your kids. When it does, it can provide an opportunity to model for them how to communicate about differences in a healthy way. When children witness constructive arguments, valuable lessons can be learned. They learn how to avoid destructive conflict and resolve […]