Divorce is never easy.

Former Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen summed it up perfectly when he said “In every friendship hearts grow and entwine themselves together, so that the two hearts seem to make only one heart with only a common thought. That is why separation is so painful; it is not so much two ...

When considering divorce, your legal costs will be the most significant.  While matrimonial attorneys charge hourly rates ranging from $100 to $800+, the average hourly charge nationwide is $250.  

However in some regions of the country legal fees are much higher with many matrimonial attorneys cha...

Susan was hit with a double whammy, a health crisis and the abrupt end of her marriage.  Her decision to join an online divorce support group made all the difference in how she managed!  

At age 32, a short four years after her marriage, she was diagnosed with breast cancer.  

Susan’s husband, Jef...

How to Prepare for a Child Custody Hearing the Right Way

Preparing for a child custody hearing can be an intimidating and stressful occasion for any parent. With the future of your relationship with your child uncertain, it is natural to fear the upcoming hearing.

Parents can reduce the anxiety a...

Dads are Getting More Custody Time

There is a revolution occurring regarding custody time for fathers.

While it is unevenly distributed around the country, the courts are awarding dads more custody over their children post-divorce than they have in previous generations.

By 1997, more than 25% o...

Can you believe it?  I’m sitting in Family Court for the second time in a month.  

I’m not worried.  I’ve been here before and have advised my clients on how to manage their time inside this emotionally-charged environment.

Family Court is where people go for orders of protection and/or issues wit...

The Guest House

This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.

A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.

Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still, trea...

Father’s Day is a different kind of day for divorced dads. There is no one around to create a special day for you.  There’s no one to acknowledge all that you’ve been through and done to be able to parent your kids. Your kids aren’t able to understand the dynamic that led to you having to fight for ...

As the end of this school year approaches, I find myself more at peace than previous years.

After all, every parent knows how hectic the end of the school year is.  For single parents, trying to survive is even more chaotic during this overwhelming time.

Depending on the age of our children, we are ...

Guest Post By The Crazy Pet Guy

Getting a divorce affects more than just the people in your immediate family. The process of ending a marriage takes a toll on children, family, friends, and even pets. For dogs, it’s a much more complicated situation because they’re unlike any other pet.

While the ...

When Your Kids Prefer Your Ex-Husband, even on Mother’s Day

My ex-husband’s first weekend with the kids post-divorce was Father’s Day. “How apropos”, I recall thinking to myself. Of course he bought the most adorable Welsh Terrier puppy for the kids. I remember how their faces lit up, how ecstatic ...

Divorce, as we all know, is huge, life-changing and stressful. Conventional wisdom correctly states that, under such circumstances, we should surround ourselves with and seek the support of our loved ones. Whilst the care and distraction they provide can be of great comfort during this testing time,...