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Divorce

Sacrificing Smiles

February 12, 2026 / Doing Divorce

She told a heartbreaking tale: Of a marriage long desired, of children finally born, and of it all unraveling after. Her marriage now finds itself in a house with two middle school age children and a spouse she barely considers a confidante. Intimacy of any kind deserted them more than a decade ago. And these words she spoke after finally meeting with the divorce lawyer to look at her options and dividing time with her children became real: “My happiness can wait. I will have time to be happy. I need to make the best of it as it is

Tips for Creating a Divorce Agreement You Can Live With

February 11, 2026 / Divorce Made Simple, Divorce Tips

Whatever disagreements may have attributed to your impending divorce, your goal should be to forge a divorce agreement that both parties can live with over time. The goal is not to be punitive; rather, it is to find a way to build new and separate lives where you both will thrive without bitterness or retribution. Keeping that in mind, here are some tips on creating a good divorce agreement: Understand your finances. If your spouse has always handled the financial stuff, it’s time to get educated about your financial picture. If you need help understanding them, hire a financial advisor

New Beginnings

January 8, 2026 / Doing Divorce

I love new beginnings. I delight in shaking the Etch-A-Sketch clear and starting over. I appreciate every month flipping the calendar to a fresh start. I enjoy crawling into bed when freshly laundered sheets await. I particularly enjoy the start of a new year when I spend days preparing pages of goals for the upcoming year. Well, a divorce can change that. During a divorce, every single layer of life is changed. And I mean – every. single. one. New beginnings are everywhere. Although in the middle of life-altering upheaval, they don’t feel like new beginnings – the just feel

Grateful

November 20, 2025 / Doing Divorce

Light me up a pumpkin spiced candle, let my feet crunch as I walk over brightly colored leaves, and zip me into a parka when the fall wind nips at my nose. I love all that is fall. I love this season, and in particular, this week of Thanksgiving, where with it brings reflections on gratitude and abundance. During times of transition or grief, it may be difficult to feel gratitude or see the silver linings, but perhaps take pause and really look. Why I Am Grateful for my Divorce Did I just write that subtitle? Did it just get

Do NOT Do These 10 Things When You Divorce

March 4, 2025 / Divorce Made Simple, Divorce Tips

Divorce is a time of conflicting emotions — anger, sadness, and even relief. Typically, emotions are all over the place, which can make it difficult to make good decisions about issues that will likely have an impact on your life long after the divorce is over. The things you should be doing during a divorce — taking care of yourself and your children, planning for a new financial future, etc. — you probably already know about. But there are also some important things you should NOT be doing during a divorce that could harm your case. Here are 10 of

Being Dishonest

February 27, 2025 / Doing Divorce

I was sneaking down the stairs to the basement to avoid both the creaky steps and detection. I made my way to the Sam’s Club storage stash and started taking the packs of toilet paper out to hide them in a different place. I was nervous and moving quickly. The shame of my scheming and deceitful behavior was one thought and tear away. I felt like a thief. I was in my own home. To remember, let alone admit to this behavior, immediately fills me with embarrassment. I had a choice to ignore this part of my past and pretend

Above and Beyond

February 6, 2025 / Doing Divorce

I was starting to stress with every snowflake coming down. I had to get my girls safely to school on time in this slippery slush and then make sure I was in the courtroom with my exhibits organized and ready to go promptly at our 9 a.m. start time. From the parking garage I half jogged in my suit and snow boots toting my rolling briefcase behind me and double checking that I had my high heels ready for a quick change in the courthouse. I arrived somewhat breathless to find a dark courtroom. Neither the bailiff nor the judge

Pursuing Perspective

January 30, 2025 / Doing Divorce

When she stood at the altar with him and they recited their vows through smiles and tears, she did not imagine that a few years later he would be hiding alcohol bottles in the garage out of reach of their two year old and calling her fat and lazy. She did not anticipate that she would feel unsafe in the home that should have served as sanctuary. The more abusive and drunk he became, the more she tried to “obey” his rules. She developed unrealistic standards of herself and her children. She was a slave to her own rigidity born

Understanding the Phases of a Divorce Trial

January 27, 2025 / Divorce Made Simple, Legal Process

While every divorce differs, the divorce trial process in Nebraska does not. Here’s what you can expect: Step 1: Filing the complaint The person who initiates the divorce by filing the complaint first is referred to as the “Plaintiff,” while the non-filing spouse is referred to as the “Defendant.” The purpose of the complaint is to advise the court that a divorce has been filed and what issues are involved (property division, alimony, children, etc.). Finally, the complaint informs the court what the filing spouse would like to be awarded in the divorce. Step 2: Service/Voluntary appearance Once the complaint

5 Questions to Ask Your Divorce Attorney in the Initial Consultation

November 11, 2024 / Divorce Made Simple, Divorce Tips

When meeting with an attorney for the first time in the divorce process, it is important that you receive candid advice to any questions or concerns that you may have. While your attorney may not be able to answer all of your questions during the initial consultation, your attorney should be able to provide you with guidance and insight. When preparing your list of initial consultation questions, here are five suggestions to add to your list: What information do you need from me? To complete a divorce, a number of documents have to be collected. Ask your attorney to provide

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