There’s no doubt about it — divorce can be a rough process. But when it’s all said and done, it’s time to jumpstart this new chapter of your life.
Check out the following articles that offer tips and guidance from experts and people who have been through challenging divorces. Now is the time to focus on you and your family and to be the happiest you can be.
Making New Friends Post-Divorce
While it may seem underrated, making new friends after a split is essential to remaining happy. Most of your friends are probably married, and it can be hard to meet new people. Check out these helpful tips:
Financial Stability for Women Post-Divorce
Jeff Landers recently wrote an article in Forbes outlining seven steps for women to achieve financial stability post-divorce. If you’re a woman who has recently gone through a divorce, your life has probably drastically been changing. You may have experienced an emotional roller coaster, and now you’re in full control of your finances.
Paying bills, planning for your children’s future, saving and investing all take a considerable amount of effort and planning. Your ex-husband may have been the one to handle all of that, but post-separation or divorce, it’s all up to you. Once your divorce settlement is finalized, Landers recommends seven financial steps outlined in this article:
How Divorce Affects Grandparents
A recent article in Reuters points to a few trends relating to divorcing couples and how the split affects their parents. According to the article, the AARP reported that a quarter of grandparents spend more than $1,000 a year on their grandchildren, and 37 percent help cover daily living expenses. Grandparents’ contributions are very important to American families, but their rights to see their grandchildren post-divorce don’t always seem to match the time and money they invest. Read more:
Things People Don’t Tell You About Getting a Divorce
Three out of four marriages in California end in divorce. Even thought that’s a frightening statistic, most couples never think their relationship will end, and they don’t think about divorce. If you’re going through or divorce or recently split up, these tips may help you: