As you prepare for a divorce in Virginia, give careful consideration to whom you want to work with and whether you should seek professional guidance at this time. Some women, as they prepare for a Virginia divorce may decide that they will try to save money by forgoing professional advice and opt instead for a...
Monthly Archive: December 2010
As a divorced parent, you are presented with special challenges every day that are unique to your having gone through a divorce in Virginia and the resultant division of the familial unit. This reality can seem amplified during the holidays, a time of year in which so much focus is put on family and “togetherness.”...
Managing your budget is an important part of gaining financial independence after a Virginia divorce. For successful budgeting after a Virginia divorce, it helps to see exactly where your money is going each month. The best way to do this is with a visual aid like a budget spreadsheet. Luckily, there are resources like personal...
Your Virginia divorce can be a scary, confusing experience for your child. As a parent, you will share in your child’s pain and want to do everything possible to make sure he or she is comforted and supported during this difficult time. There are many resources at your local bookstore that can help your children...
As a military spouse, your marriage is susceptible to all the stresses of a civilian marriage, plus some special challenges. The deployment of a spouse is one of these challenges. When your spouse is deployed overseas, you may feel lonely and depressed, especially if you’re not surrounded by a close support network of friends, family...
Financial independence after a Virginia divorce is incredibly important. Not only do you need to make a clean financial break from your ex-husband, but it is also important to consider your finances differently now that you probably have less household income. A good reason to hire a financial advisor is if you are looking to...
Get a therapist ! Frequently, when women come to see me, they ask what is the most important thing that I can recommend to them and for many, it’s to encourage them to get a therapist to help them deal with depression, deal with anger and to deal with the non legal issues they have...
If you’re a woman who has recently gone through a Virginia divorce, you may be feeling lonely, anxious and unsure about the future. Going through a Virginia divorce can throw anyone off balance, but this unstable feeling doesn’t last forever. Sometimes, it helps to focus on the positive aspects of your new life as a...