No matter how prepared you may feel when going through a divorce, there’s no denying that it can take its toll on your emotional well-being. After all, once the paperwork and procedures are out of the way, you’re left with your thoughts for the...
Divorce With Dignity Blog: Navigating the Journey with Grace
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Divorce with Dignity is a national network of divorce support professionals who will help you keep control of your situation and receive an outcome that is cost-effective, safe, and as easy as possible. Our team is composed of dedicated, supportive...
September is National Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Month
A recent report from Psychology Today labeled addiction “a family affliction” because substance abuse changes traditional family dynamics and relationships between parents and children. For example, it could cause a parental figure to act out of...
Is Your Divorce Making You Miserable?
You can view divorce as a positive life event through various lenses. After all, it is the precursor to a fresh start. However, that’s not to say that the necessity of the divorce makes it less emotional. In fact, almost everyone who has been...
How To Re-establish Your Independence During A Divorce
A divorce is often described as a declaration of independence with only two signers because, in signing those papers, you are giving yourself (and your ex-spouse) permission to move forward and start anew. However, while there are likely many good...
National Loving Day: Why You Don’t Need To Hate Your Ex
National Loving Day is a holiday that is centered around celebrating love in all of its forms. And, it actually has an interesting history. Loving Day gets its origins from Mildred and Richard Loving. The Lovings were arrested in 1958 - for the...
How To Prepare For A Divorce
Whether you’ve been married for 50 years or 5, going through a divorce can be incredibly tough. However, being suitably prepared for the changes that are coming your way makes it a little easier for you to weather the storm. As a result, you’ll be...
Spring Clean Your Emotions: Divorce & A New Beginning
When you begin the process of divorce, it's normal to feel a mixture of emotions. While you may be feeling a little relief as you move forward from a damaging relationship, anxiety, loneliness, stress, and grief are also common. However, it's...
Getting Divorced Later In Life: What To Expect
Couples can (and do) divorce at any age - whether this be the result of infidelity or the simple act of growing apart. However, the challenges associated with the divorce process can seem that much more intense when the couple has been together a...
How to Take Care of Yourself after Divorce
Whether you are mid-way through the divorce process or have only recently come to the decision to separate - Valentine’s Day was likely a difficult mark on your calendar. Regardless of whether or not you often celebrated the Hallmark-Movie of...
Cindy Elwell
Founder, Divorce With Dignity
I believe that we are much better off making our own decisions about our private lives, instead of leaving it in the hands of the legal system.