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Guide: Sharing Your Decision to Divorce With Your Kids

Navigating the emotional landscape of divorce can be challenging, especially when it comes to sharing the news with your children. Understanding their unique needs based on their ages and developmental stages is crucial. Our guide offers valuable insights on how to approach this sensitive conversation, ensuring your children feel supported and reassured during this significant change. Discover effective communication strategies that can help ease their transition and foster a sense of stability. Don’t miss out on essential tips that can make a difference in how your family copes with divorce. Download the guide today!

Onward Intel: State-Specific Mediation Rules

Some states require mediation for certain aspects of divorce, particularly when it comes to child custody and parenting disputes. The requirement varies by state and can depend on factors like the complexity of the case, whether there are minor children involved, and the level of conflict between spouses.

My World Just Imploded

Hearing the words “I want a divorce” from your spouse can feel like a gut punch, especially when you didn’t see it coming. Whether you’ve been blindsided by the filing or were in denial about the signs, it’s an overwhelming and often shocking experience.

Understanding How Retirement Accounts Are Divided in Divorce

Dividing retirement accounts during a divorce can be confusing, especially because different types of accounts require different legal processes. Below is a quick comparison chart to help you understand the key differences between how these accounts are divided, what legal documents are required, and how the process affects taxes and penalties.

Breaking Free: A Survivor’s Journey Through Domestic Abuse

Breaking free from an abusive relationship is a complex and arduous journey.

Onward Intel: Financial Literacy for Kids and Teens

Divorce often brings financial changes, and it can be helpful for kids to learn about managing money early. There are free tools and programs that teach kids financial responsibility, saving, and budgeting.

Onward Tips: What to say to someone who just finalized their divorce.

When someone has just finalized their divorce, they may be feeling a mix of emotions. The key is to offer support without making assumptions or pushing them to feel a certain way. Here’s what you might say.

Onward Tips: Positive Self-Talk When You Feel Overwhelmed

When navigating divorce, it’s normal to feel completely overwhelmed. Yet with these short but mighty self-talk reminders, you’ll be surprised how quickly you can calm your nervous system.

Onward Article: To Move or To Stay

One of the questions we’re asked most often is: Should I move out of my home or stay put? Deciding to move during the divorce process typically depends on several legal, financial, and emotional factors. Here are some key considerations (please note: this is NOT legal advice) to keep in mind before making any quick decisions.

Onward Intel: Dividing Child-Related Expenses

Dividing child-related expenses is often one of the most confusing and emotionally charged aspects of divorce, but having clarity upfront will make a huge difference for you and your children.

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