“It is easier to endure than to change.  But once one has changed, what was endured is hard to recall.” -Susan Sontag My friend Kristen had it all.  A handsome husband, three beautiful children, the right schools, neighborhood, and lake house. Why, oh why would she give it all up for a divorce? I invited her to lunch.  She had an air of confidence I had not seen in a … [Read more...]

For anyone going through the divorce process, it is a stormy, tumultuous time. Generally, in our first meeting, I like to identify the issues and then we will work through those to help people manage the storm.  Here are the top ways that the storms present themselves and how to manage them during the divorce process. 1) Identify the storm  During my first call with someone, I … [Read more...]

For many people, divorce can represent the most stressful event they will ever experience.  Stress can lead to negative outcomes in the divorce case and in someones life post-divorce.  Here is a look at how to handle the stress that can come with a divorce. Focus On Self-Care to Alleviate the Stress and Anxiety Often, the issues with the marriage have already started to cause … [Read more...]