Where to Live After Divorce - Renting, Buying, or Staying Put
Most financial advisors recommend renting for at least the first year after divorce to avoid making a major purchase during an emotionally turbulent time and to give your credit and finances time to stabilize.
Holiday Custody Schedule - A Practical Planning Guide
The three most common holiday custody arrangements are alternating years (each parent gets the full holiday in odd or even years), split-day (morning with one parent, evening with the other), and fixed holidays (each parent always gets the same holidays).
Parallel Parenting: When Co-Parenting with a Difficult Ex Isn't Working
Parallel parenting is a structured approach where each parent operates independently with minimal direct contact, unlike co-parenting, it doesn't require cooperation, making it effective for high-conflict situations.
How Divorce Affects Teenagers: What Parents Should Know
Research shows that teenagers often respond to divorce with anger, risk-taking behavior, or emotional withdrawal, but studies also consistently show that parental conflict, not divorce itself, is the primary predictor of negative outcomes.
Long-Distance Co-Parenting: Making It Work Across State Lines
Successful long-distance co-parenting requires a detailed custody schedule that accounts for travel time and costs, regular virtual visits between in-person time, and compliance with the UCCJEA if parents live in different states. Here is a practical guide to making it work.
Divorce and Health Insurance: Your Coverage Options
After divorce, you can maintain coverage through COBRA for up to 36 months (though you'll pay the full premium), enroll in a marketplace plan during the special enrollment period triggered by your divorce, or get coverage through your own employer. Here's how to evaluate each option and avoid a gap in coverage.
How Child Support Works: A Parent's Guide
Child support is about your children's wellbeing. Here's how courts calculate it and what happens if a parent doesn't pay.
A Beginner's Guide to Alimony and Spousal Support
Alimony isn't one-size-fits-all. Here's how courts decide if you'll pay it, how much it'll cost, and how long it lasts.
When Is It Okay to Start Dating After Divorce?
What therapists say about emotional readiness, red flags, and healthy approaches to new relationships after divorce.
How to Rebuild Your Finances After Divorce
New budgets, credit recovery, emergency funds, and long-term planning for financial independence after divorce.
Rebuilding Your Identity After Divorce: A Guide to Finding Yourself Again
Reconnect with your interests, build new goals, and rediscover who you are outside of your marriage.
Updating Your Estate Plan Post-Divorce
Wills, beneficiaries, and powers of attorney to revise immediately.
