quotes about divorce

The 15 Most Relatable Divorce Quotes Ever

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Well, I’d say these 10 quotes about divorce pretty much sum it all up. I’ve been in the divorce industry for a long time. 15 years. First (and currently) as the managing attorney of Levine Family Law Group, and now as the CEO and Founder of Hello Divorce. Over the years, I have overheard clients and their spouse’s talk about everything from parenting schedules and equalization payments to reimbursements for funds spent on hookers and drugs. But every so often,…

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The Mindful Divorce: One (Ex) Couple Shares Practical Advice on Co-Parenting and Maintaining a Meaningful Relationship

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(Spoiler alert: Co-parenting takes work. But, it really can work for you, and for your kids.) Sometimes, the most extraordinary people walk into my office. Emily came to me in 2011 for help when she and her husband, Juan, had decided to divorce. They had been married for seven years and realized that their relationship had shifted. After a long and hard-thought process, they decided that divorce would be the best option for them and for their two-year-old daughter, Clara*.…

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To Finalize Your Divorce, You’ll Need to Make Decisions on These 3 Things

By in Blog, Child and Spousal Support, Child Custody, Divorce, Divorce Finances, Property Division  |  Posted

I’m going to give it to you straight: in order to finalize your divorce, you’re going to need to come to agreement with your ex on a few key things. Decisions will need to be made about dividing property and debt, child custody, and child/spousal support – and you’ll both be better off if you can make these decisions yourselves without the court intervening. I know, I know: it might feel right now like you and your ex can’t agree…

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What the Bleep is Divorce? (aka Answers to all the questions that feel too overwhelming to ask.)

Process

Everyone knows someone who has been or is getting divorced. Divorce isn’t rocket science. But it is confusing, and a process. It’s essentially filing a lawsuit and, as we all know, when a lawsuit is filed, you enter the legal system. If you’ve ever dealt with a bureaucracy before (think: a frustrating encounter with the Department of Motor Vehicles), you know that there’s a game and you have to play it (correctly), to get through it. 

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What the Bleep is Divorce? (aka Answers to all the questions that feel too overwhelming to ask.)

By in Blog, Divorce  |  Posted

First off, what is divorce? You’d think it would be obvious. After all, everyone knows someone who has been or is getting divorced. But it’s not. Divorce isn’t rocket science. But it’s confusing and a process. It’s essentially filing a lawsuit and as we all know, when a lawsuit is filed, you enter the legal system. & if you’ve ever dealt with a bureaucracy before (think: a frustrating encounter with the Department of Motor Vehicles), you know that there’s a…

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How to Tell Your Ex You Want a Divorce (in the Most Amicable Way Possible)

Kids, Planning, Spouse

Your relationship is over but you’ve waited to have the “Dear John” talk. Here’s how to do it (nicely). It may seem insensitive or trivial. Who do I think I am – writing your “Dear John” letter; your script to break the news to your spouse that you want a divorce?  But here’s the thing. It stresses everyone out. No one can sleep the days, weeks and sometimes months or years before they tell their spouse they want out. Hundreds of people have asked me how to approach this crucial step in the process. So, I created a guide. These are just suggestions – but, maybe you’ll use it verbatim. Maybe you’ll find the “right words” after you read this.…

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When it’s Time to Move, Move Onward

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I’m willing to bet that there isn’t anyone reading this post right now who hasn’t experienced heartbreak. Whether you’re going through it right now or cringing at the memory of a bad breakup in the past, you know how it feels. It sucks. Being sad might be the only feeling that feels good, beyond diving into a pint of Häagen Dazs or keeping your best friend on the phone for hours analyzing every second leading up to the breakup. Or,…

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When it comes to co-parenting, this tool keeps things Fayr

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It’s not a misspelling. It’s actually a meaningful acronym: Family Advocacy is Your Responsibility, or Fayr, a new(ish) co-parenting app that has quickly become my favorite to recommend – and it will be yours soon, too, if you’re looking for a thoughtfully designed co-parenting tool. Michael Daniels created Fayr to manage his own co-parenting relationship. After he and his wife divorced, he found himself spending more time tracking paperwork, daily logs and receipts – that he was later accused of…

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Expert Tips for Negotiating Spousal Support

By in Blog, Child and Spousal Support, Divorce Finances, Property Division, Tips  |  Posted

There are probably a million (or more) things you would rather be doing instead of negotiating spousal support with your ex. I get it. It can be such a hot button issue. So, I reached out to industry experts to get the best tips for how to discuss spousal support, to help you start the conversation on the most solid footing possible. Temporary vs Permanent Support “Some states have formulas which must be used to calculate spousal support (during the…

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