If you’ve recently gotten out of an abusive relationship, you’re more than likely experiencing an identity crisis because your perception of self has been altered—or even destroyed. Your feelings of safety and ability to trust others are impaired because of the trauma you were subjected to. In the future, you can and will regain your ability to love yourself and trust others, but it will take time....
August 2019
Going through the waves of a divorce can create tension between you and your former spouse. Splitting your assets will be one of the most exhausting parts of your divorce. You and your former spouse must collaborate to divide the house, vehicles, securities, valuable collectibles, retirements, and household items—all before your divorce can officially be granted. Not to mention, the ways in which these...
If you’re a parent going through a divorce, your main concern is your child and their future. Explaining divorce to your child is difficult enough, but now you must worry about your child’s development being impacted by the divorce. If you’re the non-custodial parent to your child, you don’t have to worry about not being able to positively influence your child. You are still entitled to visitation...
Going through a divorce feels like a rut you can’t get out of. Between the emotional turmoil, splitting of assets, and opening up to your loved ones about your struggles, it may feel like the process of a divorce is never-ending. Remember that this painful era of your life is temporary. Once you’re done going through the motions of a divorce, you have the power to move forward. Don’t just reclaim...
People use divorce and legal separation interchangeably, but they are not the same. Although both are different types of separations that two people can consider, the two come with their own processes and legal agreements. The main difference between divorce and legal separation is that legal separation is not permanent. In contrast, if you and your spouse file for divorce, the marriage is legally...
On average, 24 people per minute are experiencing physical or emotional abuse, according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. These are hallmarks of an abusive relationship. You may be asking yourself, “Why don’t people who are being abused just walk away?” The truth is, many victims of abuse don’t realize that they are experiencing abuse. When people end a relationship, they try ending...
Your divorce is likely draining most of your time, resources, and energy. You feel lonely as if there is no one out there who understands the plight of your problems. However, this could not be further from the truth. Joining a divorce support group during this trying time is in your best interest. A divorce support group is a community of individuals who are also recovering from a divorce. This community...
Divorces are one of the most pain-staking experiences one can go through. It might feel like your life is stagnant right now and that you won’t ever recover, but please understand that you are not the only person who has felt this way. 40-50% of marriages end in divorce, according to the American Psychological Association. You may not realize it now but filing for divorce is one of the bravest actions...