By Karen McMahon What is your story around love? Many celebrate and/or struggle with love…especially as Valentine’s Day nears. As a single, divorced mother of two teens, I experience more love in my life now than I ever have. I am not involved in a romantic relationship and yet I am showered with love, […]
Guest Post By Aviva Pinto Most people don’t begin their marriage expecting it to end in divorce. For those who do find themselves ending a marriage, a lot can be on the line financially as marital property, including investments, must be divided. Having a sound financial plan can ease your transition into life as a […]
By Karen McMahon If you are in the early stages of divorce there are two vital steps that you must take to prepare for this challenging transition. Educate Yourself The Legal Process: We experience so many changes and have to make many decisions during divorce, it is essential to learn all that we can […]
Guest Post by Annie White, Dating Coach and Matchmaker I lost my voice 2 years ago. Not to laryngitis or anything. But, to foot-in-my-mouth-itis. I have very strong women in my family. They believe in straight talk, no chasers. Consequently, I was the same way. I damaged and/or destroyed soooo many relationships – because […]
By Karen McMahon Co-parenting in contentious relationships creates additional challenges above and beyond those discussed in Part 1 of this series, Co-parenting Post Divorce: Tools & Strategies. Take Off Your Armor and Put Down Your Sword You may have been fighting for months or years over child support, custody, assets and personal property. Now that the […]
By Lisa Brick While divorce does not determine whether your children will suffer negative long term effects of your family’s fracturing, the way in which you interact with your spouse while you are divorcing will. You have the power to make your children’s experience of divorce a more or less neutral, healthy or unhealthy event […]
By Suzanne, Journey Beyond Client In many ways the routine of life is the same, but I am happier, empowered, and more independent. I am doing things and going places that I didn’t do for 11 years because my ex wouldn’t or I was too afraid to ask and be rejected by him. In the […]
By Karen McMahon Many challenges of co-parenting post-divorce are universal whether you have an amicable divorce or not. Other more unique challenges are faced by those emerging from a contentious divorce and custody battle. The key to peaceful co-parenting post-divorce lies in keeping the focus on what is best for the kids. I this two […]
By Patty, A Journey Beyond Client My ideal partnership is one that feels as easy and natural as floating around on a raft. Not driven by obligation or restricted by fear, or clouded with compromise. Back to the positive…my ideal partnership is completely accepting and supportive of each other, truly listening unselfishly without judgment. It includes […]
By Jackie, A JBD Client Sadly, I knew very early on that my marriage was in trouble. There were small, short lived breakthroughs in our time together but I frequently had a feeling more was amiss; what…I did not know. Counseling was not bearing fruit. My fun loving always gregarious, thoughtful fiancé an angry, hostile […]
