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The divorce is final and you are free to make your own decisions after years of consulting and coordinating with another person. Before you decide to start dating again spend some time making your life ready to welcome a new relationship. Common post-divorce dating mistakes include not grieving your lost marriage, not knowing what kind of person you want, and being too clingy once you find someone. Work to avoid these problems, and you’re on the way to a happy after divorce dating life... Read Full Story
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Online dating is a growing industry. Exact figures are hard to find but it is thought that that around one in five couples now meet online and that up to two thirds of single people in the UK have now tried online dating. So what are the advantages of online dating and how can you maximise your chances of meeting someone special online?
Why Online Dating?
People lead increasingly busy lives and it can be difficult to meet new people. Online dating gives you access to hundreds of potential... Read Full Story
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For some of us, new relationships come with a sense of urgency. We’re eager to reach the next big milestone, especially as we get older. This same feeling of immediacy can cause us to push too hard or come on too strong, putting a strain on the fragile bonds formed in the early days. If you’ve ever been accused of being too intense, here are some tips to ensure that your next relationship isn’t smothered in its infancy.
Step Away From the Cell Phone – In our constantly-connected society... Read Full Story
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It may seem trivial but believe it or not Facebook has a lot of power in your personal life. The rule of the thumb these days, if it’s on Facebook it must be true! People can misconstrue your posts, pictures and comments. You know by now you want to keep your divorce pain free much as possible. Here are few to keep in mind before jumping online:
Unfriend
Even though you want to take the higher road, it’s best to ‘unfriend’ your former spouse. You may be on amicable terms but allowing he... Read Full Story
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It takes time to heal and feel like a whole person again after a divorce. Even if the divorce was amicable, you definitely need to take some time to find your identity once more. You are no longer someone’s husband or wife; you are an individual with single relationship status. Once you give yourself the proper amount of time to grieve and move forward, you may feel ready to get back in the saddle again. Dating sites can offer the perfect venue for you to meet and date brand new people... Read Full Story
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One of the most difficult aspects of divorce is that everything changes. During the holidays this can weigh especially heavily as past family rituals and festivities transition into something else, which initially may seem disappointing in comparison.
How can you begin to create celebrations and fresh creative traditions that will serve you and your children as you move into a new phase of life. I was once told that it takes two life cycles to begin healing and settling into your new... Read Full Story
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The holidays can be a stressful time for everyone. There are so many obligations to see family and friends, buy gifts, and entertain. If you are a divorced parent, the holidays can be even more stressful as you try to negotiate with your former spouse about when you will get to see the children and how your family will divide its celebrations. If your divorce is fresh, or the split was acrimonious, it may be even more difficult to manage. However, with a little effort and the spirit of... Read Full Story
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I am an emotionally healthy, fulfilled, self aware adult living a happy and productive life. I’m also the daughter of a pair of absolutely delightful people who can’t really stand to be in the same room together. No, I’m not kidding. My parents might just be the two least compatible individuals on the entire planet and yet somehow they managed to successfully produce a tiny person that would grow up to be me without ever coming to blows or getting into any public shouting matches. In fact... Read Full Story
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With the opening of borders across Europe and the recent growth of the internet and cheap travel, it is becoming increasingly common for children to have parents who are of different nationality to one another. However, should the parents separate, what happens if one parent wants to return to their home country with the child?
This is a question I am frequently asked as a family lawyer and it is understandably a highly emotive issue between parents. Should a parent leave the country... Read Full Story
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Divorce is a very difficult time for all members of a family, but it may be more so for a child with special needs. In order for children with disorders or disabilities to feel safe and cared-for, they must always be in a loving, caring environment. Whereas other children may find it easier to understand why their parents don’t get along, special needs children will need extra care during this time of conflict. For this reason, divorcing parents should constantly be aware of their behavior... Read Full Story
