This November, the Divorce Happens Community is digging into "Who Showed Up," a theme about the friendships that surprised us, the ones that quietly disappeared, and everything in between.

Reconnecting With Your Values After Separation or Divorce by Kandice Thorn of Kandice Thorn Coaching

A reader wonders how to communicate her divorce to her kids without her explanation affecting how they see their dad.

You Survived the Divorce. Now Comes the Part No One Talks About by Joanna Green

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.

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.

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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Podcast Spotlight: Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection) | Hosted by Gila Z Reckess, PhD

Catching yourself saying "it's not that bad" about things that sound bad out loud? Here's why that gap is real information, and how to recalibrate what you actually deserve.

Learning to Trust Myself the Way My Favorite Friend Did by Rachel Newhouse of Breaking Upward

The Hidden Risks of “Naked” Mediation (And How to Guarantee a Court-Free Divorce) by Amanda Mason of SOLAGREE®

The Ultimate Modern Divorce Checklist by Paulette Rigo of Better Divorce Academy

The Power of Vision: A steadier way forward by Lisa Lisser of LZL Coaching

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

Discover the 10 essential questions to ask a professional organizer while navigating a divorce to find the right support for decluttering, downsizing, and moving. Learn how their experience, organizing strategies, and emotional sensitivity can help you create a fresh, organized start post-divorce.

In this guide, we’ll break down what a postnuptial agreement is, why it matters, and how it can impact your divorce process. If you’re considering divorce and wondering how to safeguard your future, this is everything you need to know.

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.