“Attitudes are more important than facts.”  Norman Vincent Peale
Our thoughts about an event, our current situation, another person, our work, etc. have an incredible impact on our lives.  What happens to us is one thing.  How we react to it is another.  When you are going through a difficult time such as divorce, you may [...]

Did you know that when you hire attorneys and go to court you give up your voice in the divorce process?  The attorneys and the judge will now make most of the decisions for you.  You lose your power to be part of the process and make your wants, needs, and concerns known to the [...]

“Nothing in life is to be feared.  It is only to be understood.”  Marie Curie
When you are going through a divorce, one of the strongest emotions is fear. Fear of the process, fear of the unknown, and fear of the future are common feelings that surface.  How do you overcome your fears and move forward?
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Did you know that the average time to go through a divorce process in litigation is two years?  If you go to court for hearings and then a family law trial, it could be even longer.  You become dependent on the court’s schedule as well as your attorneys’ schedule.  Divorce cases have been known to [...]

“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” Lao-Tze, Chinese Philosopher
When you’re going through a divorce, it may feel like a thousand miles until you reach your new destination – a life of peace and renewed hope.  It can feel like that point in your life will never come.  It can [...]

“The world breaks everyone and afterwards many are strong at the broken places.”  Ernest Hemingway
Going through a separation and divorce can make you feel like you are broken.  If you go through the court system, you will be emotionally and financially drained.  You may resent the decisions that are made for you by your attorney [...]

“Always believe in yourselves as parents.  You are the best your children have.”   Anonymous
How can you be there for your children when your world is turned upside down by divorce/separation?  How can you co-parent effectively when you’re emotionally drained by the divorce process?
Divorce is a very difficult time that shakes you to the core.  Going [...]

Are you going through a difficult divorce?  Are you concerned about the impact on your children?  Are you having trouble coping with this major change in your life?
Divorce is a life-changing event.  It can be traumatic, sad, and stressful. Everything you hoped for – your dream – is shattered.  Working through this difficult time can [...]

“There is only one courage and that is the courage to let go of the past, not to collect it, not to accumulate it, not to cling to it.  We all cling to the past, and because we cling to the past we become unavailable to the present.” Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, Indian spiritual leader.
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Many people believe that the only time you experience grief is when you lose a a loved one.  It is important to remember that you can experience many other types of loss that must be grieved.  When you experience other losses, you also go through the same feelings and physical symptoms of grief as you [...]