Prenups get a bad rap. And if you broach the subject with a partner, they often think you’re planning for the marriage to fail.But what if a prenuptial agreement could help you get on the same page about money before you got married? What if a prenup could reduce tension in your marriage and even prevent divorce?Aaron Thomas has been named Atlanta'…

If you’re considering divorce, it’s useful to do a cost-benefit analysis before you initiate the process. And think beyond the legal fees and division of property.How much time will it take to work through the process? What's the emotional cost to you, your spouse and your children? How might it impact your career? Raiford is CEO and Managing Partn…

Neepa Padia gave up her senior level career in India to get married and immigrate to the US.But her partner was abusive, and Neepa wanted out. Unfortunately, she was in the country on a dependent spouse visa and had no friends, no family and no job.How did Neepa navigate divorce as an immigrant? Neepa is the Certified Divorce Coach behind Holistic …

You might assume that mediators who specialize in prenups recommend them for everyone.But Laurie Israel is actually against prenuptial agreements for most couples.So, when should you consider creating a prenup? And how do you write one in a fair and loving way that strengthens the new marriage? Laurie is a collaborative lawyer and mediator based in…

In the early days of her family law practice, Heather Quick noticed a troubling pattern among the women she represented.Women often undervalued what they brought to the marriage and failed to stand up for themselves in the divorce process. So, what can women do to change their mindset around divorce and fight for what they deserve?Heather Quick is …

If you’re going through a divorce, writing a love letter is probably the last thing on your mind.But Jennifer Lee, AWMA, AIF, suggests that sharing your values and hopes for the future in a family love letter to your children is a good first step for financial planning in divorce.So, how does a love letter help you set meaningful financial goals an…

Asking your partner for a divorce is challenging under any circumstances. But the conversation can be downright dangerous if you’re leaving an abusive spouse. In fact, upwards of 70% of women who leave an abusive spouse are murdered.So, what resources are available to victims of intimate partner violence? How do you mitigate the risks associated wi…

Is your relationship causing you a great deal of stress? Do you suspect that your partner has a diagnosable mental illness?In such a challenging situation, it’s human nature to blame the other person in the relationship. To label their behavior as wrong and ask, ‘Why won’t they change?’ But if their mental health is in question, they may not be abl…

If you aren’t fully informed about your finances in marriage, you can’t negotiate from a level playing field in divorce.That’s why Adrienne Grace is committed to helping women with what she calls holistic financial planning.So, what is holistic financial planning? How can it help you negotiate a realistic divorce settlement and build a plan for the…

What do you need to know about filing your taxes during or after divorce?Are asset transfers taxable? What about alimony and child support? Who claims the children?And what if your ex mishandled the finances and there’s tax debt you knew nothing about?Tax Attorney Hubert Johnson is Founder of Guardian Tax Law, where he has assisted thousands of ind…

Julie Rountree began her career as a divorce attorney. And she quickly realized that clients expected her to be both their legal advocate and counselor. But it was very difficult to wear both hats.Julie recognized that her clients needed someone to help them navigate the emotions of divorce. That’s when she stumbled on divorce coaching and thought,…

We all assume that when we get divorced, things are going to get better. But when a marriage ends, communication is usually at a low point. And that communication style tends to stick, which causes ongoing conflict in the co-parenting relationship.So, what can you do to interrupt that conflict dynamic with your ex? How do you build a constructive, …

Do you suspect that your soon-to-be-ex-spouse is hiding money?If your partner is trying to avoid equitable distribution in a divorce settlement, they might be keeping assets from you or transferring money into a secret account.But is it necessary to hire a forensic accountant? Or can you do the job yourself?Tracey Coenen is a renowned forensic acco…

What story are you telling yourself about your divorce?Blaming your ex may seem justified, but that story only gets you stuck in a victim mentality with no control over your own life.So, how do you rewrite your story and start building an empowered life post-divorce?Kimberly Kelley is the neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) practitioner and hypnothe…

Wonder what your kids are experiencing during the divorce process? What if you could ask adult children of divorce for advice?Grace Casper became a child of divorce at the age of eight. By age 10, she had written the first draft of her book, Dear Parents: Notes from a Child of Divorce by Grace Casper. Today, Grace runs Divorce Tips from Kids, a pla…

Worried thoughts about the future generate anxiety. And divorce begets an uncertain future. So, it’s no surprise that anxiety is such a common emotion in divorce.But how do you navigate that anxiety without getting overwhelmed in the process? Bernadette Purcell is Founder of Shore Behavioral Health, a practice that helps patients with anxiety disor…

Divorce makes us feel vulnerable. And many of us lawyer up and come out swinging to protect ourselves.But what if there’s a more effective way to reach an agreement with your ex? What if a little self-reflection early on can help you improve the process of working with a divorce professional?Jacinta Gallant is a respected lawyer, mediator and educa…

If your marriage is ending, you may be convinced that things will never be good again.But what if I told you there is a way to stay positive, even during a divorce? To feel less vulnerable in stressful situations? And change the dynamic of conversations with your ex? Bill Carmody serves as Chief Coaching Officer for Positive Intelligence, where he …

According to the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale, divorce is the second most stressful life event after the death of a spouse.And that stress has an impact on our food choices and overall health.So, how might we leverage integrative nutrition to make positive, lasting lifestyle changes while we’re coping with divorce?Suzy Wood is the Integrative Nutri…

Traditional coparenting arrangements put the focus on the divorcing couple. They establish new, separate households, and the kids go back and forth.But what happens if you shift your focus and build a coparenting plan around the children?When Bill DeSalvo’s ex-wife introduced him to the idea of nesting, he had misgivings. But he was open to the alt…

Separated parents often worry about the upheaval a divorce causes in their kids’ lives, especially the stress that comes with moving back and forth between two households.But what if you could give your children the security of staying in the family home?Nesting allows kids to do just that. And it’s the parents who move in and out. So, how does nes…

At the beginning of a new romance, we’re not worried about repeating the unhealthy patterns that ended our previous relationships. We tell ourselves that this one is different.But statistics tell a different story. The divorce rate is 41% for first marriages, 60% for second marriages and 73% the third time around.So, what’s behind those dismal stat…

Many people are overburdened with expenses after divorce. So, what options do you have when the cost of living on your own becomes overwhelming and you get into financial trouble?Though it is a last resort, sometimes filing for bankruptcy is the best way to eliminate some of your debt and get back on your feet.So, how do divorce and bankruptcy law …

If you’re going through a divorce, you’ve likely fallen into what David Emerald Womeldorff calls the Dreaded Drama Triangle or DDT.But this framework keeps you and your ex focused on your problems rather than the outcomes you want.So, what is the antidote to the toxicity of DDT? How do you shift out of fear and reactivity into creativity and empowe…

Divorce leaves us overwhelmed and vulnerable, compromising our ability to parent well.And despite our best intentions, we may inadvertently dismiss our kids’ feelings or put them in an uncomfortable position.So, what can we do to gain a better understanding of what our children are going through during a divorce? How can we learn to coparent in a w…

When you’re going through a divorce, it’s easy to lose your joy. You feel like you have every right to be down in the dumps.This was certainly true for Connie Monroe, who threw herself a pity party with wine and cigarettes every night after work during her divorce.But when she found out that her cousin had been diagnosed with cancer and the prognos…

Divorce means accepting that things didn’t go as planned and adjusting to major changes in your life. It’s about taking on challenges you’re not prepared for at a time when your confidence is shot.When Eykiena ‘Keena’ Crowley got divorced, she struggled with all of these issues too. But her background as a combat veteran in the US Army meant that s…

Most of us are familiar with the five stages of grief—denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. But what if your experience doesn’t follow this linear pattern?Whether you’re grieving the loss of a loved one or navigating a divorce, you need tools to move through the trauma of loss and get to life on the other side.Krista St. Germain is …

Most people think of narcissists as obnoxious and self-absorbed. They’re flashy, loud and charismatic. And it’s obvious that they’re looking out for #1.But a covert narcissist is much harder to identify. They are generally well-liked and well-respected by others. And the way they manipulate their partner is much more subtle and difficult to recogni…

After 10 years of working in the divorce business, Judith Weigle reflected on the couples who were able to communicate well and navigate the process with less stress.And she identified the elements of what she calls a Heart-Healthy Divorce.So, what steps can you take to make your divorce more amicable and less acrimonious? Judith is Founder of Divo…

Communication breakdown in a marriage often leads to divorce.But the way your partner triggers your nervous system often has nothing to do with them and everything to do with trauma you’ve experienced in the past.So, what if you could change the way your mind accesses that trauma and stay present with your partner in those moments?Dr. Don Wood, PhD…

Matthew Fray considered himself a good guy. He didn’t lie. He didn’t cheat. He wasn’t violent.But his wife didn’t trust him, and the marriage ended in 2013.What subtle cues did Matthew miss? What led his ex to believe she couldn’t count on him?Today, Matthew is a relationship coach and writer who leans on the lessons of his failed marriage to help …

In 2013, Ellen Bruno released the documentary Split: Divorce Through Kids’ Eyes. In the film, 12 kids aged six to 12 share their experience of their parents’ divorce.Ten years later, Ellen sat down with the same 12 kids for a sequel, Split UP: The TEEN Years. What did she learn about how to best support children through the process of divorce?Ellen…

Most women realize that the right team can help us move through the divorce process more quickly and easily.But what if you’ve already got a therapist and supportive friends and family—and you still feel stuck?Wendy Sterling is a top divorce recovery coach and healer, life transition specialist and creator of The Divorce Rehab program. She also ser…

Do you have a hard time saying NO for fear of letting people down? Do you say YES out of obligation and then resent being coerced into something you didn’t really want to do?To make relationships work, it’s important to set clear boundaries. But first, you’ve got to take the time to figure out what you want.Leanne Kanzler is a psychologist and brea…

If your identity is wrapped up in being a wife, a mother and a corporate executive, what happens if you lose your job? Or your kids leave the nest? Or you get a divorce?In the year leading up to her 50th birthday, all three of those things happened to Jennifer Arthurton at once. And the future seemed like a big black hole.But then Jennifer realized…

When it comes to money management, many married women either defer to their partners or work out a financial division of labor.But the paradigm shifts if you’re getting a divorce. And you may be insecure in your ability to manage money on your own for the first time.So, how do you overcome the confidence gap and build a successful financial life fo…

So, you’d like to take the high road in your divorce, but you’re afraid you’ll get screwed in the process. If you ask Andy Heller, that is a flawed way to look at things. In fact, he contends that there’s a positive correlation between conflict and cost in divorce. And you can save money and protect your health and wellbeing by letting some things …

Divorce is scary, especially if you're not confident in your ability to manage money independently. But what if the end of your marriage is not the financial Armageddon you fear? What if it's actually an opportunity to take control of your financial future? David Stolz is a certified public accountant, personal financial specialist and certified di…

If you’re in the process of getting a divorce, you’ve probably had enough with lawyers. So, why should you consider hiring yet another attorney?Because if you fail to enlist the help of a lawyer who specializes in estate planning and asset protection, your ex-spouse will have the power to make important decisions about your life. Decisions you no l…

It’s easy to blame your exes for failed relationships. And believe that if you could just FIND the right partner, then you’d have lasting love. But what if you need to BE the right partner in order to build a great relationship? Roy Biancalana is a certified relationship coach and a nationally recognized expert in the field of attraction and consci…

Assisted reproductive technology has dramatically changed the concept of family. And it wasn’t until the Child-Parent Security Act (CPSA) went into effect that the law in New York finally caught up with how children are being conceived.But what happens if the parents of a child conceived with assisted reproduction get divorced?Denise Seidelman is C…

Divorce makes most people feel isolated and alone. But what if you had a friend going through the process at the same time? Someone to lean on for support and share your experiences?Jessica Klingbaum and T.H. Irwin went through a divorce at the same time, and that shared experience inspired the two friends to found exEXPERTS, a vetted online resour…

Divorce can often be the impetus for changing the way we parent into a new child-centered approach. Dr. Julie Verner is a clinical psychologist specializing in parenting and family life, including divorce and family transitions. As a married mother of four, she brings compassion and understanding to her professional work and a passion for raising a…

How do you learn to share your children with someone you no longer love, trust, or get along with? And how do you handle other people's expectations of you and your situation in divorce? Michelle Dempsey-Multack is a genuine girl power enthusiast. She's also a divorced, remarried mom & stepmom who is co-parenting with her daughter's father. The hos…

Divorce is never easy, and when there is a child with special needs involved, it can be even more challenging. Families need support and information to navigate the complexities of special needs divorces to reach the best possible outcome with as little time, money, and stress invested as possible.Marianne Hughes is the proud mother of two sons on …

We've all heard of prenuptial agreements, those agreements signed by the marrying parties before the wedding. But what about postnuptial agreements? They may be rare, but they can be just as valuable. Many people don't understand that marriage is a legally binding contractual obligation. There are built-in legal requirements for support and propert…

“In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.”—Benjamin Franklin When you are getting divorced your taxes are probably not the first thing on your mind, but as Benjamin Franklin said in his famous quote taxes remain even when a marriage ends. Taxes are never an easy topic to discuss but there are many tax implications divorcing couples…

Divorce is a very complicated and emotional process on its own. It becomes even harder when we start separating the money. Dividing marital funds during a divorce may seem daunting, but there are plenty of things you can learn to make the process as smooth as possible. Shara Goldfarb is a family law attorney with the Miller Law Group and a certifie…

Has your divorce left you exhausted and longing to get away from it all? When a marriage ends, most people are physically and emotionally drained. After all the chaos, a week zoning out on a beach in the sun somewhere sounds just about perfect. But what if you could combine a relaxing retreat with intentional practices designed to help you process …