Author Archives: Nancy Fagan

About Nancy Fagan

Nancy Fagan is the founder of The Divorce Help Clinic™ specializing in divorce planning, divorce mediation and is considered a pioneer in the field of divorce planning. She is a nationally recognized divorce and relationship expert in the media and is regularly quoted in national magazines such as Forbes Magazine and many others. She is the author of “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Romance” (Macmillan Publishing) and “Desirable Men: How to Find Them (Prima Publishing). To learn more, visit TheDivorceHelpClinic.com.

When Your Partner’s Kids Don’t Like You

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Nancy Fagan

Getting back into the dating world after a divorce comes with more than a few surprises. One of the most common, not to mention hurtful issues is when your new partner’s kids don’t have a fondness for you. No need … Continue reading →

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Dating After Divorce: Read Between the Lines

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Nancy Fagan

Go ahead -admit it. There have been times when you knew someone was attracted to you, but then started second-guessing yourself. You wondered whether or not you were getting the signals straight, and if you should respond with interest. When … Continue reading →

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4 Triggers that Fuel a Loss of Control

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Nancy Fagan

Not every person feels in control of his or her emotions 100 percent of the time. In fact, during times of transition, such as divorce, it’s common for people to experience periods of severe weakness that feel insurmountable. Just because … Continue reading →

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Moving During Divorce: Pack with Emotional Care

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Nancy Fagan

By nature, women are nesters and work hard to make their house a home. When divorce happens, the process of dismantling personal effects, carefully gathered and arranged through the years can be heart wrenching. Packing stirs up feelings of loss … Continue reading →

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Child Development and the Effects of Divorce

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Nancy Fagan

Divorce in and of itself does not harm children; the intensity and duration of the conflict-between-parents is what negatively impacts children’s adjustment. It is important to know that children’s behaviors are likely to change as a normal response to divorce. … Continue reading →

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How to Save Your Marriage from Divorce

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Nancy Fagan

According to the leading researcher on marriage and divorce, John Gottman, sites the divorce rate for first marriages to be 50% and up to 68% for additional marriages. With the odds against successfully staying together long term, read the tips … Continue reading →

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Divorce Planning by Phone- Don’t Let Things Get Worse!

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Nancy Fagan

Every year 50 to 68 percent of all married couples go through a divorce. One of the results is that one or both people feel upset by the unfair results. If you are one of the many people considering divorce, … Continue reading →

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Considering Divorce? You Need an Exit Plan!

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Nancy Fagan

Considering leaving your spouse? You need a solid exit plan. Pre-divorce-planning involves carefully planning out often-overlooked aspects of your life before you announce you’re leaving. In 85 percent of divorces, it is the wife who initiates the divorce. Whether man … Continue reading →

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