by Cindy Elwell | Apr 29, 2015 | Blog, Divorce Process, Emotional Effects of Divorce
For most people, a divorce is a traumatic event. The word “trauma” comes from Greek and means “a wound”. In the 19th century, a psychological definition was added to the word to mean “an unpleasant experience which causes abnormal stress” (www.dictionary.com). Those...
by Cindy Elwell | Apr 22, 2015 | Blog, Divorce Process
There are many important aspects of divorce that need to be carefully planned, and financial issues are among the most critical because the consequences can be so far-reaching. If you are going through a divorce, a major financial decision you will have to make is how...
by Cindy Elwell | Apr 15, 2015 | Blog, Divorce Process, Emotional Effects of Divorce
Children and divorce. We’ve all heard how devastating divorce can be for the children in the family. And many of us have known people in unhappy marriages who stay together “for the sake of the children”. They both want out of the marriage, but have heard the horror...
by Cindy Elwell | Apr 7, 2015 | Divorce Process
Divorce involves a lot more than just getting the legal paperwork done. It affects so many areas of your life, and the lives of your family. If you hire attorneys, they will give you legal representation, but will they help you find ways to cope with the emotions...
by Cindy Elwell | Mar 11, 2015 | Divorce Process
If you are asking yourself this question, the first thing I want to tell you is to not rush into divorce. Divorce is a very serious step with serious consequences. Please take the time to really evaluate your feelings and the state of your marriage. Make sure you do...
