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Curb the Conflict Podcast - The Secret to Responding Calmly and Effectively divorce conflict divorce fighting divorce support how to be less reactive how to communicate during divorce how to divorce amicably how to divorce successfully Oct 28, 2019

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Program Summary

This is the first episode in our twelve-part series from Journey Beyond Divorce with Karen McMahon and Lisa Bri...

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The Divorce Experience: Anticipating the Known acceptance awareness beauty in life divorce recovery intention life difficulties master life Sep 18, 2019

 

For those who have recognized their portion of responsibility for the dissolution of their marriage, accepted and anticipate their Soon-to-be-Ex’s limitations and personality quirks while being cognizant of their own, and can flow with the disturbing surprises and often aggravating conversations ...

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How To Choose a Good Divorce Attorney hiring a divorce lawyer how to hire a matrimonial attorney legal support during divorce where to start divorce Sep 11, 2019

 

Guest post by Jacqueline Newman, a matrimonial attorney who practices litigation, collaboration and mediation, sets some solid criteria for choosing the right attorney for you.


 

One of the most common complaints my clients voice is disappointment with their matrimonial attorneys.  After suff...

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The Divorce Landscape - How to Prepare For Divorce divorce landscape divorce step by step how to guide to divorce Sep 03, 2019

By Karen McMahon 

Entering the world of divorce is a daunting experience. You are likely fearful of the reactions from those affected and uncertain of your future. Adding to the unpredictability, most of us have no idea where or how to begin the divorce process, (especially if your spouse was the o...

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What's Your Story? A Guide to Rekindle Confidence divorce confidence divorce success divorce suffering mindfulness in divorce Sep 01, 2019

 
“Stories are the only enchantment possible, for when we begin to see our suffering as a story, we are saved.” – Anais Nin

 

You are powerful beyond your comprehension. You are also perfect, contrary to what you have been told or may think. Now, what stories have you been creating your experience ...

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Healing from the Pain of Infidelity divorce support healing from infidelity infidelity and divorce Aug 24, 2019

 

The awareness that your spouse has cheated on you can send you reeling into a tailspin of shock, devastation, heartache, and disbelief. The mind, wanting to make sense of this new information may initially be unable to function leaving you unable to concentrate or think straight.  

 

What follo...

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Navigating Divorce: What to Expect Step by Step children and divorce considering divorce divorce process legal issues Aug 18, 2019

The divorce process doesn't come with a "how-to" manual, and there is no "one-size-fits-all" approach. Here are 7 steps to help make it more manageable.

 

Entering the world of divorce is a daunting experience. You are likely fearful of the reactions from those affected and uncertain of your futur...

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12 Steps to Emotional Recovery from Divorce 12 step podcast Aug 09, 2019

 

Journey Beyond Divorce relaunches its premier show 12 Step Divorce Recovery Series introducing the best way to move from pain and chaos to a clear, calm, confident approach to divorce. 

 

You are challenged to see your divorce transition as not only challenging and tumultuous but a perfect opp...

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It’s Not Fair!! How to accept our changing circumstances Jul 15, 2019

How do we accept circumstances that have turned our world upside down, ended our dreams, left us living a life we did not plan on and DO NOT want? Finances are tighter, alone is lonelier; fear is more overwhelming, finding joy seems impossible.  How do we wake up every day and live a life we don’t w...

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Mind Chatter – Joy’s Thief Jul 15, 2019

What causes us to lose our peace and joy?

Financial instability.  Complicated health issues.  Sudden unexpected loss…of a loved one…a job…a relationship. Frustration or disappointment around raising teenagers or caring for elderly parents.  Actually, it is more general than that.  We lose our peace...

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Study Finds that Child Support Rates Can Vary $700+ Among States | Guest Post by Custody Xchange custody divorce Jun 12, 2019

Study finds inconsistency in child support rates among states

A typical parent's payment can vary by over $700 a month from state to state

The size of your child support payment depends heavily on where you live, according to a new study.

A parent can pay almost three times as much as one who liv...

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Divorce Happens. What Now? divorce May 14, 2019

Marriages fail.  Some individuals choose divorce and take a chance on living differently with the dream of being happier and more fulfilled.  

Once the decision to divorce is made, and it is rarely if ever an easy one, there are approaches to make divorce simpler, gentler, and less contentious.  It...

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