School’s out, and summertime is in full swing. Most parents, especially working parents, meet these months with a mix of excitement (picnics! pool time!), relief (less morning rush, no homework to help with), and anxiety: What on earth will we do with these kids all summer? And for divorced families juggling jobs and childcare…
In a marriage, it’s not unusual for partners to have different tasks that they take on. Maybe one cooks and the other washes dishes or cares for the lawn while their partner does the laundry. In many cases, one person does the bulk of the financial business—pays the bills, balances the checkbook, manages retirement…
Ever since you and your spouse began talking about divorce, chances are your children have been your most significant concern. Parents may feel like they can’t just sign divorce papers and call it quits when children are involved because although the relationship ended, you must continue doing your part as parents. Choosing the appropriate…
The number of women earning more than their husbands, while still relatively small, is growing. It is no surprise, as more women are attending and graduating college and entering the workforce right away. Fox Business claims these recent changes are also because women are more aware of their worth and are more eager to…
Father’s Day is right around the corner, and while it may be a day full of fun and love for many men, it can be one of the most challenging days for divorced dads. Those who have recently gone through a divorce will have to face the brutal reminder of the most painful loss…
The end of a marriage—and the complex process of divorce—can bring a flood of painful emotions: sorrow, frustration, anxiety, defeat, self-blame, guilt, shame, and of course, anger. From a sudden feeling of white-hot rage that makes you want to explode to a simmering resentment that seems to slow-burn in you all the time, there’s…
Divorce is difficult and painful even when it’s relatively straightforward. But high net worth divorces have added layers of complexity that can make them exceptionally lengthy and contentious. A high net worth divorce generally refers to any divorce in which at least one party has assets of more than two million dollars. However, in…
By Debra Schoenberg Infidelity is one of the leading causes of divorce. There are many types of cheating, including emotional and physical, but a different type of infidelity is on the rise and can be more painful than an affair- financial betrayal. A recent New York Times article highlighted the rise of financial infidelity…
Though it involves disturbing personal details and opposing versions of what unfolded within a marriage—from physical violence and emotional abuse, to drugs, alcohol, and possible mental illness—the public cannot seem to look away from the ongoing defamation case between actor Johnny Depp and his ex-wife, actress Amber Heard, who divorced in 2017. The trial,…
Everyone wants to celebrate mothers! It may seem like a sweet, harmless occasion—a holiday largely promoted by greeting cards, candy, and flower companies. But for many women—and for many different reasons—Mother’s Day can be agonizing. Some women have lost a mother or child or are estranged. Some struggle with an unfulfilled longing to become…
