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Jenny Says So: Weddings After Divorce
October 2026 Genevieve Dreizen October 2026 Genevieve Dreizen

Jenny Says So: Weddings After Divorce

A newly divorced reader writes in anxious about attending a wedding where her ex will also be a guest — unsure about dating logistics, seating, whether to alert the couple, and how to act if she crosses paths with her ex, all while trying not to make the couple's day about her situation.

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Divorce 101: O Is for Orders (and October)
October 2026 Genevieve Dreizen October 2026 Genevieve Dreizen

Divorce 101: O Is for Orders (and October)

October is a month of structure. Routines settle, schedules solidify, and life begins to operate with more predictability after the flux of summer and early fall. In divorce, that same need for structure is often met through orders—the legally binding instructions that bring stability while everything else is still being sorted out.

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Letter from the Editor: This October Let’s Let the Masks Slip
October 2026 Genevieve Dreizen October 2026 Genevieve Dreizen

Letter from the Editor: This October Let’s Let the Masks Slip

October Letter from the Editor

There's something almost too on-the-nose about writing this in October — a month built entirely around masks, when so many of you are quietly working out how to take yours off... Here's the distinction worth sitting with: there's a real difference between sharing selectively and hiding out of shame. One comes from boundaries — protecting what's tender because it's yours, not because you're ashamed of it. The other comes from a need to convince someone else your pain is real enough, or your relief is quiet enough, to be acceptable.

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Divorce Guide: 10 Essential Questions to Ask a Mortgage Lender When Buying a House on Your Own Post-Divorce
October 2026 Fresh Starts Registry October 2026 Fresh Starts Registry

Divorce Guide: 10 Essential Questions to Ask a Mortgage Lender When Buying a House on Your Own Post-Divorce

Buying a house on your own after a divorce is a bold step towards reclaiming your independence and rebuilding your life. But it’s crucial to go into it with eyes wide open. Asking your mortgage lender these ten questions ensures that you understand not just what you’re signing up for, but how to thrive as a solo homeowner

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Divorce Guide: How to Support Your Teenager Through Your Divorce
October 2026 Fresh Starts Registry October 2026 Fresh Starts Registry

Divorce Guide: How to Support Your Teenager Through Your Divorce

Divorce can be a challenging transition for teenagers, who are navigating their own complex emotions and identities amidst the changes in their family structure. However, it's important to recognize that divorce, when approached with empathy and support, can foster resilience and growth in teenagers. Here are 10 ways to support your teenager through divorce, along with the positive effects it can have on their development in the long run.

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