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  Not Sure What To Do in Divorce? These 5 Things Are a Must

  Not sure what to do in divorce? You’re not alone. If you’re going through a divorce , chances are you have a lot of questions. What documents do I need? How long is this going to take? What should I say to my spouse? What should I avoid saying? How much is all of this going to cost?

  Sep 19, 2026, MC Skinner

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  Tips to Navigate Your Spouse’s New Relationship During (or After) Divorce

  As a family law attorney, I have represented clients in countless divorces and helped clients navigate the divorce process. Although I was their legal advocate, I never truly felt capable of managing clients’ issues when it came to the emotional part of divorce.

  Sep 18, 2026, Julie Rountree

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  What is a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE®)?

  What is a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE®)? Let me back up and tell you my story. When I was going through my divorce, my ex-husband and I had an amicable relationship. We were educated, capable people, we had professionals helping us, but we still didn’t always know where to start.

  Sep 17, 2026, Megan Sullivan, RCS-D™, CDS®

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  Family Court Review

  Faith in the fine print: Enforcing Mahr agreements in New York divorce proceedings

  Sep 17, 2026, Syed Bukhari

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  Family Court Review

  “With righteousness shall you judge your people:” mediating domestic abuse cases within orthodox Jewish communities

  Sep 17, 2026, Keshet Starr

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  Family Court Review

  Our harm, our voice: Why title ix must mandate informal resolution to expand restorative justice access on campus

  Sep 17, 2026, Alexandra McAvoy

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  What Happens At a Divorce Trial? Here’s What You Can Expect

  What happens at a divorce trial? If you have never been through a divorce before, the idea of a trial can feel intimidating.

  Sep 16, 2026, Richard Lebovitz

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  Above the Law

  Lawyer Convicted After Attempt To Kill Ex-Wife Foiled By Leaving The Safety On

  Last year, Matthew Exton spotted his ex-wife and her family at a local restaurant. After sending a drink to their table and spitting at them on his way out, the now-former Toledo-area attorney returned with a gun and attempted to shoot his ex at point blank range .

  Sep 9, 2026, Joe Patrice

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  Above the Law

  The Best Law Schools For Family Law (2026)

  Family law programs play a crucial role in law school, giving students the knowledge and practical skills they need to guide clients through some of the most high-stakes issues they’ll ever face — marriage, divorce, family planning, custody, personal safety, and financial stability.

  Aug 27, 2026, Staci Zaretsky

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  Psychology Today: Contemplating Divorce

  Can You Save Your Family by Ending the Marriage?

  Brian and Naomi were like many long-time married couples with kids you’d see at the neighborhood barbeques. From all appearances, they were happy enough with each other (they quarreled like everyone else, but they always sat next to each other); they did a good job parenting together, and they seemed to be a good team.

  Aug 25, 2026, Susan Pease Gadoua L.C.S.W.

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  Above the Law

  Judicial Immunity Still Applies Even If The Judge Let AI Decide The Case

  To be clear, the judge probably did not let AI decide this case. The plaintiff sued Nevada family court judge Mari Parladé, accusing her of farming out her opinion to AI based on the judge reading from a prepared script, stumbling over a word while reading it, and accidentally uttering “appearance of any…

  Aug 18, 2026, Joe Patrice

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  Family Court Review

  Closing the implementation gap in court‐annexed custody and visitation mediation: A community dispute resolution center case study

  Sep 17, 2026, Courtney Chicvak

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  Family Court Review

  Interdisciplinary child custody dispute resolution in Slovakia: Innovation without safeguards?

  Sep 16, 2026, Slávka Karkošková, Barbora Burajová

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  Emailing An Ex: Why What You Send Matters More Than You Think

  One email. One text message. One impulsive response. I’ve seen countless divorces become more difficult because of a single written communication that was misunderstood, emotionally charged, or sent too quickly. Emailing an ex means a lot more than you think.

  Sep 15, 2026, Brian James

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  Family Court Review

  Learning from down under: A call to create Australian style family relationship centers for separating families in the United States

  Sep 14, 2026, Andrew Schepard

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  How To Know When You Need a Forensic Accountant in Your Divorce

  “I think my spouse is hiding money.” It is one of the most common concerns we hear from people going through divorce, sparking the question, “Do I need a forensic accountant in the divorce?”

  Sep 13, 2026, Catherine Shanahan, CDFA and Karen Chellew

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  6 Common Things People Worry About in Divorce

  After practicing family law for 15 years , I have learned that there are some common things people worry about in divorce. Some are legal questions. Others are emotional. And many fall somewhere in between.

  Sep 12, 2026, Christine Lombardo

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  My Thoughts On 9-11…25 Years Later

  On September 11, 2001, I was 7 months pregnant with my first child. I was living in Chicago, and it was a beautiful, clear, crisp, sunny morning, which I was happy about because I had a flight at 8:30am, and I was happy it would be a smooth one.

  Sep 11, 2026, Jackie Pilossoph

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  Family Court Review

  The evolving team: Vulnerability and trust in the collaborative divorce process a roadmap for professionals

  Sep 11, 2026, Rosemarie Ferrante, Wendy F. Habelow, Lili Vasileff

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  Family Court Review

  Parent child contact problems-Re‐connecting the dots through a somatic lens

  Sep 10, 2026, Maureen Mueller

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  Money Management Tips During Divorce That Can Change Your Financial Future

  When people first separate, their minds immediately go to one place: money. Can I afford to keep my home? Will I have enough to support myself? What happens to our retirement accounts? How am I going to make it through this financially?

  Sep 10, 2026, Hirsch Serman, MBA, CPA, CDFA®

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  Family Court Review

  October editorial note

  Sep 9, 2026, Barbara A. Babb, Michael Saini

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  Selling a Home in Divorce Before Property Division is Finalized

  Selling a home in divorce can be a complicated process, especially when property division has yet to be finalized. To help divorcing couples navigate this challenging situation, I’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions and answers.

  Sep 8, 2026, Shannon Lindstrom

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  10 Labors that Make Celebrating Labor Day a Must

  Are you celebrating Labor Day? You should be! Why? Because I bet if you really think hard about it, you’d come to the conclusion that you’ve “labored” you entire adult life! For me, that’s 40 years. And, I continue to labor now. Laboring isn’t easy! It’s tough. But don’t get me wrong. Laboring is not a bad thing.

  Sep 7, 2026, Jackie Pilossoph

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  How To Stop Obsessing Over An Ex: 5 Tips

  I find that when people get divorced, oftentimes, they spend a significant time thinking about what went wrong, diagnosing the issues and their ex’s behavior, and replaying the demise of the marriage over and over and over again. Why is he the way he is? He’s a narcissist! Why did he do this or that? He’s so selfish!

  Sep 5, 2026, Jenine Marie Powell

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  On My Birthday I Will Be Present And Open Presents

  I wrote this article 8 years ago and I thought since today is my birthday, I’d share it again. Even in 8 years, life changes so much. I can’t believe how many wonderful things I’ve been blessed with since then, and I am also reflecting that some other, not-so-great things have happened-particularly shattering my wrist…

  Sep 3, 2026, Jackie Pilossoph

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  When Your Faith Community Doesn’t Support Your Divorce

  One of the hardest parts of my divorce wasn’t signing the papers. It wasn’t moving, becoming a single mom to four daughters, or rebuilding my life from the ground up. It was the reaction of my faith community. It was losing the support of the community I thought would always be there.

  Sep 3, 2026, Alisha Roth

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  15 Signs Your Marriage Will End in Divorce

  Is This the End? Are you struggling in an unhappy marriage ? Do you wonder whether the challenges you’re facing in your marriage are “normal,” or whether they’re signs that you may be headed for divorce?

  Aug 31, 2026, Karen Covy

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  8 Bad Reasons to Get Divorced

  Divorce has become an increasingly common solution to marital problems today. While there are certainly situations where divorce may be the best option for all parties involved, there are bad reasons to get divorced.

  Aug 30, 2026, Tiffany Hughes

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  Is Recovering from an Emotional Affair Possible?

  When someone finds out their spouse is cheating or cheated , it’s awful. I’ve personally been there-not in my marriage but in another relationship. It’s like you just got punched in the stomach, and you keep feeling like you are repeatedly getting punched in the stomach for days, even weeks.

  Aug 29, 2026, Jackie Pilossoph

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  The Kitchen Table Divorce That Failed From Lack of Education

  Divorce doesn’t always begin in a courtroom or with bitter fights. For some couples, like Rachel and Mark, it started with an attempted kitchen table divorce; with the best intentions, with respect, shared goals, and a deep desire to part ways as amicably as possible.

  Aug 28, 2026, Kimberly Miller

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  The Effects of Anger in Decision Making During Divorce

  Emotions are a very normal part of divorce, and may include grief, frustration, guilt, shame, and anger. You may be angry about what happened during the marriage, the way the relationship ended, how your spouse has behaved since the divorce began, or simply because you are dealing with a divorce you never expected or…

  Aug 26, 2026, Mardi Winder

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  Tips for Handling Change During and After Divorce

  Let’s talk about handling change and how difficult that can feel during and after divorce.

  Aug 25, 2026, Liesel Darby

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  Divorce Mediation Advice: Words Have Power

  Here is some divorce mediation advice that might be a little different than some of the tips you’ve heard. Words have power and can determine the trajectory of discussions.

  Aug 22, 2026, Erik Feig

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  Do You Have Divorce Guilt? Stop This Right Now!

  From a DGS reader: Feel ALL the guilt today. My body physically hurts. My temples feel bruised from tension. We made the divorce official and told friends and family. We’re still living together until the end of the school year. This divorce guilt is killing me. He’s broken to pieces about our split .

  Aug 21, 2026, Jackie Pilossoph

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  Can an Alcoholic Parent Get Custody? What Judges Look for Before They Rule

  If you’re asking the question, “Can an alcoholic parent get custody?” you’re probably not asking out of sheer curiosity. More likely, you’re picturing your kids under the care of a parent who struggles with alcoholism, and it’s keeping you up at night.

  Aug 18, 2026, Chris Beck

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  I’m Afraid of My Husband, Particularly Who He Might Become in the Divorce

  Before I begin offering advice on the subject of being afraid of who your husband might become during the divorce, I want to address being afraid of your husband, in general. If you are reading this and you are afraid, and you feel that you and/or your children might be in danger, I urge you to get help immediately.

  Aug 17, 2026, Cherie Morris

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  What To Do Before Filing For Divorce

  Most people spend months-or even years-trying to save their marriage before deciding it’s time to move forward. For some, summer becomes a period of reflection. Families take vacations, children are out of school, and many couples hope that a slower pace or time together will improve their relationship.

  Aug 15, 2026, Andrea B. Friedman

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  My Ex is Dating my Friend! How to Handle it and How to NOT Go Insane

  There are a few different instances that happened during the time I was newly separated that caused me to classify myself as temporarily…how should I put this…unstable, borderline insane. One of those times was when I figured out my ex was dating my friend. I have since come to realize how common my situation was.

  Aug 14, 2026, Jackie Pilossoph

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  3 Costly Money Mistakes Women Make During Divorce

  Divorce is one of life’s most emotionally and financially challenging transitions. While you’re navigating heartbreak, uncertainty, and countless decisions, it’s easy to let money take a back seat. And unfortunately, that’s exactly when money mistakes can have the biggest impact.

  Aug 13, 2026, Julia Shteynberg

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  The Divorce Decisions You Make Now Will Shape Your Future

  Divorce is one of the most emotionally overwhelming experiences a person can go through. In the middle of heartbreak, fear, anger, uncertainty, and exhaustion, people are suddenly expected to make divorce decisions, which are some of the biggest decisions of their lives.

  Aug 11, 2026, Trina Nudson

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  How to Negotiate Your Divorce: Smarter, Not Harder

  When people think about how to negotiate in divorce, they often focus on what they want. They want the house. They want financial security. They want more parenting time. They want fairness. But successful divorce negotiations aren’t driven by positions alone. They’re guided by strategy.

  Aug 9, 2026, Katherine E. Miller

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  Hope Without Delusion: Holding Space for ‘Maybe It Could Be Different’

  You’re the leaning-out partner, the one seriously considering divorce, yet part of you still wonders: What if it could be different? In other words you have hope. Hope without delusion. That small, quiet hope that can feel dangerous.

  Aug 7, 2026, Ginny Wright, Ph.D.

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  Arguing With The Ex: Know When To Walk Away

  Arguing with the ex is a pretty common occurrence, given the fact that one main reason people get divorced is because they argue excessively. So, the interactions that were present in the marriage are usually similar in the divorce.

  Aug 5, 2026, Jackie Pilossoph

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  Divorce With Teens Or Young Adults: What They Need From You

  When parents decide to divorce, one of the most common assumptions I hear is, “At least the kids are older. They’ll be fine.” While teens and young adults may appear more independent than younger children, that doesn’t mean they are less affected by their parents’ divorce.

  Aug 4, 2026, Fabianna Laby

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  Post-Divorce Mediation: How It Works, Advantages and How to Avoid It If You Can

  Divorce mediation is a process that works extremely well if the couple getting divorced is willing to be open-minded, fair, and forthcoming. But things change. Life is always changing. Sometimes a couple ends up coming back to mediation months or even years after the divorce is final.

  Aug 2, 2026, Ellen Feldman

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  I Did Everything Right. So Why Does Love Hurt This Much?

  You held it together. For years, maybe decades. You managed the house, the kids, the calendar, the emotional temperature of every room. You showed up, for your marriage, for your family, for everyone who needed you. You tried harder when things got hard. You gave more when more was asked.

  Aug 1, 2026, Mina Yang

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  Family Court Review

  Issue Information

  Family Court Review, Volume 64, Issue 3, Page 487-491, July 2026.

  Aug 1, 2026

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