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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Do I Have to Leave or Sell the House When We Divorce?

By Lynn Waldman and Shawn Skillin Many clients ask us if they have to leave or sell their home when they get a divorce. The answer is not always clear! It’s complicated, so there are many factors that we consider when we are advising our clients how to handle the family home. Here are a few…

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How Can I Tell my Spouse I Want a Divorce?

Your heart knows it is time.  Your brain knows it is time.  But you have been unable to share with your spouse that you want a divorce. Here are some suggestions we share with our clients to help facilitate this problematic conversation: Be 100% sure you want a divorce! Don’t start this conversation if you…

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