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Decorate Your Door
A door is a threshold, not a destination. Remember covering yours in stickers before you knew what waited on the other side? Reconnect with her for a minute. Pick a room, add a few stickers, and save your door when it's yours again.
5 Tips From a Divorce Professional with Donna Cates, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®
In an enlightening interview, Donna Cates, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, emphasizes the importance of financial clarity during divorce. She shares five essential tips to help individuals navigate their financial future confidently, focusing on asset management, credit protection, and the value of a supportive professional team.
Expert Feature Amy Slate, The Break Up Broker
In an insightful interview, Amy Slate, a dedicated Real Estate Consultant, discusses her journey to becoming The Breakup Broker, empowering clients during challenging transitions. She highlights the importance of personalized support and strategic planning, emphasizing her commitment to guiding individuals through real estate decisions in divorce with empathy and expertise.
Hey Olivia: I Thought I'd Feel Relieved. Instead I've Been Crying for Days.
A reader wonders why signing the divorce papers broke her open — and asks the question so many of us are afraid to ask out loud.
Divorce 101: A Is for Affidavit (and August)
An affidavit is a written statement made under oath — legal evidence, not an informal explanation — and in divorce it appears everywhere: financial affidavits detailing income and assets, parenting affidavits describing routines, and sworn statements supporting motions on custody, support, or safety.
Jenny Says So: The New Partner at Kid Events
A parent asks how to handle the ex's new partner suddenly appearing at school concerts, soccer games, and kid birthday parties — under the watchful eyes of other parents — without looking bitter or pretending to be a happy blended family. Jenny's rule is "neutral grace": be civil, brief, and kid-centered with a simple script and an exit strategy, then let yourself feel it all afterward.
Podcast Spotlight: Uncoupled & Unfiltered
Podcast Spotlight: Uncoupled & Unfiltered | Hosted by Ksenia Muench
Build Your Perfect Saturday
There's a reason the perfect-Saturday trick works better than the standard birthday advice. A Saturday doesn't ask you to perform. It has no agenda built into it, no candles, no one waiting to see whether you look happy enough. It's just a day that's yours to shape — which is exactly what a birthday is supposed to be and almost never feels like, especially in the middle of a fresh start. So instead of trying to engineer a Capital-B Birthday, you build the most unremarkable, deeply satisfying Saturday you can imagine, and then you go live in it. Maybe that's a long walk and a good coffee and absolutely no plans. Maybe it's a houseful of people and something cooking all afternoon. There's no right version, and that's the point: you're not measuring up to anything. You're just designing one good day, on purpose, around what actually makes you feel like yourself. The worksheet below is here to help you find out what that is.
Expert Feature Anna Howerton, Relationship Coach
In an engaging interview, Anna Howerton, a dedicated Relationship Coach, shares her journey in helping individuals navigate the challenging phases of divorce and relationships. Her insights emphasize the importance of clarity, empowerment, and personal growth, making her approach both relatable and impactful in guiding clients toward their fresh starts.
Expert Feature Ron Platt, National Association for Single and Divorced Families
In an insightful conversation, Ron Platt, of National Association for Single and Divorced Families, reveals the significance of support systems during life transitions such as divorce. He emphasizes integrating advocacy and financial security, highlighting how NASDF uniquely equips clients with essential resources to facilitate smoother transitions and enhance their well-being.
A Gray Rainbow Divorce: Coming Out and Divorcing Midlife
At 49, after twenty-nine years married, Kristen made a decision that changed everything — and finally let her become herself.
Hey Olivia: I Thought I'd Feel Relieved. Instead I've Been Crying for Days.
A reader wonders why signing the divorce papers broke her open — and asks the question so many of us are afraid to ask out loud.
Divorce 101: J Is for Judgment (and July)
Your July cheat sheet for understanding what a divorce judgment actually means — minus the legalese, plus the emotional reality nobody warns you about.
Jenny Says So: “But Divorce Is So Hard on the Kids…”
You don't owe strangers your justification. You can be compassionate without accepting shame — and protect your kids without performing your pain for the public.
Here’s How Working With a Career Transition Specialist Can Help You with Rachel Spekman
In an insightful interview, Rachel Spekman, a Career Transition Specialist, discusses her role in guiding clients through the divorce process. She emphasizes the importance of addressing both emotional and professional challenges to help individuals rebuild their identity and achieve fulfilling careers post-divorce.
Hey Olivia: What Actually Happens to Family Heirlooms When You Get Divorced?
A reader wants to know how divorce handles the things that matter most — and discovers this is one of the most emotionally complicated questions nobody prepares you for.
Divorce 101: J Is for Joint Custody (and June)
Joint custody is one of the most common — and most misunderstood — concepts in divorce. It doesn't automatically mean a 50/50 split. It's not a scorecard. And it's not a measure of parental worth. This piece breaks down what joint custody actually means, why the distinction between legal and physical custody matters, and how to think about it as a framework — not a competition.
Jenny Says So: The Post-Divorce Set-Up Parade
What do you do when everyone wants to set you up — but you're still figuring out who you are post-divorce? In this column, Jenny tackles the pressure to date before you're ready, why your timeline isn't anyone else's business, and the exact scripts to shut it down with grace. Kindness doesn't require compliance.
Expert Feature David Fein, Divorce Mediator and Family Law Attorney
In an insightful interview, David Fein, a Divorce Mediator and Family Law Attorney, discusses his unique approach to helping families navigate the complexities of divorce. With a focus on structured solutions, he empowers clients to transition smoothly, prioritizing their long-term well-being and harmony.
Hey Olivia: I'm Watching Myself Sink Into Debt in Real Time
A reader asks how to survive a high-conflict divorce when her ex has all the resources — and all the leverage.