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Journal Exercise: Divorce and Grief divorce divorce coach grief journaling Dec 09, 2024

Many clients come to me after their divorce is final, when they need help processing their grief, letting go of what no longer serves them, and rediscovering a sense of clarity and purpose. This journal exercise is one of the many tools I provide to help clients move forward with greater...

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Parenting While Sick – Lessons From Last Week divorce divorce coach parenting plans Sep 30, 2024

Last week, my teenage son and I were both down for the count, hit by some miserable bug that left us bedridden. You know the kind: fever, chills, no energy, and the never-ending cough. It was one of those weeks where everything feels ten times harder because you’re running on empty.

As I...

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The Cost of Divorce Nov 07, 2023

The Cost of Divorce.

 

Divorce costs a lot. The average cost of divorce is around $15,000. But what does that mean for you? Will your divorce be average? Will your divorce cost more?  

In Connecticut, a couple without children, who don’t hire attorneys to represent them, will...

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Parenting Plans and Schedules Oct 17, 2023
 

Parenting schedules (formerly known as visitation schedules) set specific times and arrangements for when each parent will be responsible for the children. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution, there are certain elements that psychologists generally consider important in a...

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Spousal Support and Alimony May 29, 2023

If you are thinking about divorce, it's time to start thinking about your budget. Unlike child support, there are no formulas or bright line rules for spousal support (alimony). Instead, you and your spouse will have to take a look at your income and expenses. An honest look at your budget will...

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Understanding Your Brain May 15, 2023
Here is a quick video from Youtube that gives a simple explanation for how your body responds to stress.
 
 

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How to Create a Divorce Budget divorce May 15, 2023
Most Americans live paycheck to paycheck and don't have an opportunity to see what money is flowing in and out. That's where a budget is crucial. Not as a strict set of rules made to dictate your life, but as a way of seeing clearly. I work with my clients to take the fear out of unknown. To find...
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DIY Divorce Connecticut: What Should I have in my parenting plan? divorce May 10, 2023
Here is a quick list of issues to think about when creating a parenting plan (custody agreement) in Connecticut.
 
Parenting Plan Checklist: Legal Custody
  • Medical Decisions: Emergency and routine decision-making, notification, legal consent.
  • Education: School districts, lessons,...
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Our Family Wizard May 10, 2023
An App I tell my clients and my friends about is Our Family Wizard. Its the best tool I have found for co-parenting coordination. You can minimize conflict and confusion when you use Our family Wizard to communicate with your Co-parent. Share receipts, calendars, and important information.
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