Category Archives: Moving Forward from Divorce

Settling Child Custody And Access Cases

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Gary Direnfeld

Custody and access are positions that are only won by a race to the bottom. Each parent must present the worst of the other while at the same time elevating himself or herself as the better parent. This race to … Continue reading →

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Parents Have Input Until The Gavel Comes Down

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Gary Direnfeld

Being an assessor in child custody and access matters means walking into an active dispute between parents in high conflict.

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How important is consistency really?

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Gary Direnfeld

Separated parents may take issue with each other if there are any differences in parenting style, expectations or structure.

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Divorce: Running on Empty? 15 Quick-Tips for Refueling

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Susie Mantell

While it’s true that divorce is an ending, it is also a beginning. The separation process can be a long and exhausting one for all concerned, and finding oneself suddenly “solo” can feel a bit lonely. Such significant life transitions … Continue reading →

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Relationships: Acceptance Is the Key to Recovering from your Divorce

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Jodi Seidler

There are many flavors and themes of divorce; and it’s painful if you ended the relationship or the relationship left you. People can suffer either way. If you were the one that was deeply in love with your spouse and … Continue reading →

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Baby Boomers Can Use Divorce as a Chance to Reinvent their Lives with Love

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Jodi Seidler

I have been living proof that getting a divorce and starting over again is not such a bad thing. It’s different than when we were teens, or in our 20’s or 30’s; and because most of the Baby Boomers are … Continue reading →

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We Live in a Single-ist Society

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Susan Pease Gadoua

I just read a PT blog post by Bella DePaulo’s about the inequities between being married and being single and I have to tell you, I think she’s got a point. I’m glad Ms. DePaulo is speaking out about it. … Continue reading →

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Divorce: It’s Okay to Start Your New Life Before Your Old Life Ends

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Susan Pease Gadoua

Planning your life after divorce while divorcing can be empowering Marina (not her real name) came to a divorce group recently and said she’d had an epiphany. In the midst of starting divorce proceedings and feeling depressed at the thought … Continue reading →

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How Do You Know When It’s Too Soon To Move On

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Susan Pease Gadoua

People often have strong opinions as to how soon after the end of a marriage or long term relationship a person should date. Some believe six months, some say a year and others say two years. But as a therapist, … Continue reading →

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How to Turn a Crisis into a Challenge

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Phyllis Goldberg Rosemary Lichtman

When a crisis hits – the end of a marriage, the loss of a job, or the death of a loved one – it throws you into a complete tailspin. Suddenly your world is no longer safe and secure. What … Continue reading →

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