Self-Care and Divorce
Divorce can bring out sides of your personality you barely recognize. It can also cause you to enter a near-constant state of anger, sadness, anxiety, and defensiveness that can take its toll on even the most emotionally balanced person. While traditional divorce can be punishing, there are measures you can take that will help you protect […]
Surviving Divorce: Letting go of anger and embracing forgiveness (forgiving isn’t always forgetting but some research suggests it helps!)
Going through a divorce can feel as though you and your life have been turned inside out. During this process, you will be in an adversarial posture which can bring out sides of your personality that you barely recognize. You may also find that the partner you once expected to spend your life with has become your […]
Creating a Healing Place After Divorce
After the divorce papers are signed, and everything becomes final, the case activity stops, and your post-divorce life begins. While the stress of property division or child custody battles may be over, it’s important to check on your emotional state. Being focused on the family law process may have served as a distraction from painful emotions but, when everything ends, feelings […]
The Emotionally Intelligent Divorce
The term “Emotional Intelligence” is commonly used in popular culture to describe the quality of being aware of your emotions and behaviors and those of others. A person who has emotional intelligence tends to be able to manage their and other people’s emotional reactions even when under stress. One area where emotional intelligence can be […]
Common Myths About Divorce
It is hard to know what to expect when you and the person you thought you were going to spend the rest of your life with become legal adversaries. For those unfamiliar with divorce, misconceptions can make an already difficult situation more complicated. By knowing some of the common myths you can avoid unnecessary fear […]
Is Divorce Mediation Right for You?
In Wisconsin, one way to resolve your divorce case is through mediation. During mediation, each side and their attorney will meet with a trained mediator who will work with them to reach an agreement. Although the parties will still be in an adversarial posture while working through the issues, the introduction of a mediator may help […]
Extended Family Relationships and Divorce
In many cases, being part of a family is not just about your spouse but will also involve their siblings, parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and even grandparents. Going through a divorce will mean ending your relationship with your partner, but when you have children, these extended family members can still be connected to you through your kids. […]
My Spouse is Having an Affair: What are my Options?
Any type of deception during a marriage can create a crack in its foundation. However, when the dishonesty is about an affair, the consequences can be devastating for the innocent spouse. After experiencing the initial shock of learning your spouse is being unfaithful, you may be overwhelmed and confused about what options are available to […]
Neutral Professionals and Your Divorce
Going through a divorce impacts almost every aspect of your life from your finances to your home, emotional health, and family. When you have devoted your emotional energy, time, and resources to building a life with your partner, separating your worlds can be complicated. Having experts involved during the process can help you identify issues […]
Talking to Your Adult Children About Your Divorce
When parents divorce, they may no longer share a home or finances, but they will always have a mutual connection with their children. This bond does not end when children become adults and even become parents themselves. Although your kids may have grown up, talking to them about your decision to divorce can be difficult. […]
