Psychological and Financial Well-Being in Divorce

Financial planning for divorce

Many people facing divorce underestimate the emotions, unpreparedness and overdependence during the divorce process which can affect their psychological and financial well-being. Many become overwhelmed by the myriad of changes which occur at a swift pace, the number of decisions which must be made and tasks associated with the divorce process. Emotions often influence the decisions which must be made…

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Controlling Emotions and Story Telling During the Divorce

Controlling emotions for parents during divorce

Divorce can be one of the most stressful events faced in life. Emotions often wreak havoc from the hurt and disappointment resulting from divorce and life adjustments which affect all family members may create even more stress. Emotions such as anger, guilt, and even a feeling of revenge may be experienced during the grief process. Although divorce is stressful,…

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Happy Fourth of July

Enjoying Holidays after divorce

Experiencing divorce during holidays can create a mixed bag of emotions, leaving one to have less holiday cheer. Individuals often find themselves searching for rituals that were shared when married and now that separation/divorce has occurred, how can fireworks of happiness be ignited? Five ways to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday: 1. As one faces a holiday and…

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Proclamation Signed Promoting Child-Centered Divorce Month

Divorcing with children proclamation

Mayor Mike Schmitz of Dothan, Alabama signed a proclamation recognizing International Child Centered Divorce Month as requested by Audrey Silcox, Founder of Divorce Tool Box. International Child-Centered Divorce month promotes awareness to place children’s needs first when reaching decisions related to divorce or separation. Divorce Tool Box founder and Certified Divorce and Family Mediator, Audrey Silcox, offers tips good…

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January is known as “Divorce Month” – Advice for those Filing for Divorce

Tips for those filing for divorce

Traditional resolutions are typically a welcome part of beginning a new year with focusing on new beginnings and self-improvement. One New Year’s resolution many make is that of unhappily-marrieds resolving in January to make this the year in which they cut their marital cords. Historically, the number of filings for divorce soar during this month, thus, January has been…

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Tis the Season to be Caring

Divorce with kids during holidays

Christmas time is usually a time of excitement, joy and thinking of others but often this is not the reflection when couples are divorcing who have children. The focus of others and the giving spirit may be replaced with anger toward the other spouse and selfishness where children are concerned, often forgetting the meaning behind the holiday season as…

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Divorce Tool Box Prepares Breast Cancer Patients Who are Facing Divorce

Tips for Breast Cancer patients facing divorce

Divorce Tool Box aims to help breast cancer patients who are faced with divorce during their diagnosis and treatment.  A woman is six times more likely to be separated or divorced soon after a diagnosis of cancer and have less quality health and life outcomes according to study titled “Gender Disparity in the Rate of Partner Abandonment in Patients…

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When Parents “Skip Out” on Parenting after Divorce

Tips for parenting after divorce

Divorce is often one of life’s most challenging events not only for adults but also for children.Divorce is of  Many legal decisions must be decided such as custody, visitation and financial matters of assets and liabilities.  Changes that often accompany divorce will not only untie the “wedding knot” but also affect family members forever.  Children of divorce are the…

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Summertime and Children of Divorce

Children of divorce during summer vacation

Summertime is a time of relaxation and a break to get outside and enjoy summer activities.  Adults often view summertime as an opportunity to enjoy the children without being a drill sergeant ordering them to accomplish all daily requirements in order to meet school demands.  Summertime can be a time for watching television, playing outside until dark and even…

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Facebook Makes News for both Divorce and Marriage

Divorce with kids and Facebook

SUMMARY:  As the saying goes, “Timing is everything” and nobody recently demonstrated that better than Facebook founder Mark Zuckenberg when he put his IPO before his “I do’s,” saving him billions if he and the woman he married after nine years ever call it quits. Ironically, Facebook has reportedly played a role in one in five U.S. divorces, according…

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