Before the pandemic stopped our country and our court system, the legal divorce process took many months to a year (or more depending on financials and custody issues) to be finalized. Now, I can only imagine how hard and frustrating this must be for you to wonder when it’s all going to be over with. And the waiting to plan…
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Rebuilding Financially After Divorce
During and for many years after my divorce, financially surviving just meant trying to put food on the table and keeping a roof over our heads; many times working three jobs. As I’ve shared in the past, there were many months that there was more month than there was income. But slowly over the years, my financial situation has improved….
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Have a Strong Faith Like Hannah After Divorce
During the trial of my divorce, I attended a church service where the pastor prayed over my young son and myself. He prayed over us for protection and providence and then moved on to someone else. Then, he came back saying that he felt led to give me a message from God. Without even knowing my story or everything I…
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7 Years After My Divorce Was Finalized (Here’s What I’ve Learned)
Seven years ago, today, a judge signed the final divorce settlement to declare my marriage had ended. After almost a year of going through the process, we were officially divorced. I didn’t know it on that day but found out days later when I received a copy of the paperwork in the mail. There was no celebration (no divorce party…
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7 Reasons to Hire a Divorce Coach
Making decisions, in general, is difficult during a divorce especially if you are married to a narcissistic, toxic, or abusive person. You’ve depended on someone else to make all your decisions and now you need to take hold of the reins, to make all your own decisions, all while facing his ammunition. Recently, I’ve seen a lot of posts on…
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Things to Include When Setting Up Your Divorce or Custody Binder
I wish I would’ve thought of this idea sooner. Keeping track of all the legal documents, financial information, contempt of court documentation, visitations, and future court hearings is a lot to keep organized. My lawyer had handed me a manilla file folder with papers to fill out at our first appointment. I tried to keep everything in that folder, without…
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What To Wear And What NOT To Wear To Court (For Divorce or Custody Hearings)
This is a great question I’ve seen and heard often, what should I wear to court? Usually, women are going for their first time, to finalize the divorce, or to fight the custody arrangements after divorce. Dressing to be taken seriously, to seem confident, and all-around collected is a must! Do not dress to impress your ex-husband or to gain…
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