Grieving And Divorce With Or Without Kids

Getting a divorce, with or without kids, whether wanted or not, is agonizing and traumatic. You are grieving many things – loss of your primary intimate relationship, daily contact with your children, some level of financial security, and a future as you had...

What Happens To My Estate Plan During a Divorce?

If you have recently started the divorce process, you will also want to consider your estate planning goals in light of it. Estate planning is important both during and after your dissolution. While it’s hard to think about both death and divorce at the same...

What is a Separation Period?

When seeking no-fault divorce, some states require spouses live separate for a period of time before filing. The mandated time of separation may be anywhere from three months to two years. The definition of “separate and apart” in most states is defined by...

Sticks And Stones

Many of us remember hearing or saying this as children: “Sticks and stones will break my bones, but names will never hurt me!” Is this true? How does the body differentiate between physical pain and emotional (social) pain? Or does it? According to...