How Do We Manage Summer Vacation with Our Kids?

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When you have shared custody of your children with your co-parent, things can get overwhelming trying to make sure both of you get to enjoy summertime activities with your kids. Here are some tips that can help you keep the line of communication open with your ex-partner: Get everyone on the same page early on…

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How to Co-Parent with Your Ex

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You and your spouse have just started talking about moving forward with a divorce, and it has gotten off to a rough start. It’s hard to know how to begin the separation process. And when children are involved, it is even harder. The Collaborative Divorce process is an alternative dispute resolution method that can assist…

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How is Child Support and Spousal Support Figured?

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Are you going through a divorce?  Will you be responsible for child or spousal support?  Make sure you know the answers to your questions before you go through your divorce proceedings. Join us July 6 to learn more about child and spousal support and get answers to many of the other questions you may have.…

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Retirement & Divorce: What You Need to Know

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The stress levels experienced during a marital separation can seem relentless at times. There are so many different things to remember during your divorce process. One of the most important financial concerns is, how will my divorce change the future of my retirement? Did you know that your social security retirement and disability benefits may…

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The Importance of Self-Care for Divorced Moms

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Have you ever flown in an airplane? Do you remember what the flight attendant said about if the oxygen masks drop down due to the cabin losing air pressure – put the oxygen mask on YOURSELF first! As moms, we are used to taking care of our family first – way before we take care…

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The Importance of Self-Care for Divorced Dads

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Working thru the divorce process is never easy, and it takes a toll on all involved. Many times during a separation we are solely focused on “getting it over and finalized” and do not worry about the personal, emotional and physical collateral damage it leaves behind. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Establishing…

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5 Types of Married Couples

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Married couples have been sorted into 5 basic types according to the way they interact. The types were identified by Harold Raush, author of Communication, Conflict and Marriage,  and John Gottman, PhD of the Gottman Institute and the well-known “Love Lab.” Here are the 5 types of married couples as indicated by Raush and Gottman:…

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