Stress and money are often happy bedfellows. At least, it might be happy for them - less happy for you. In this blog we look at how you can alleviate financial stress in your divorce, whatever your wealth levels. What’s the answer to financial stress in divorce? The...
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3 practical ways to deal with divorce stress
I’ve said before on this blog that divorce is one of the most stressful experiences you’ll ever have. It’s second only to the death of a child or spouse in the ‘stressful life events’ leaderboard. But when things get too stressful, it can have consequences for your...
Focus on your most important relationship this Valentine’s Day
Since the New Year you’ll have seen it in the shops. Red and silver hearts to replace the red and gold baubles. Valentine’s season starts early and hits hard. It hits especially hard if you’re in the middle of divorce. But this can be a powerful time to focus on the...
How to protect your number one asset during divorce
What’s your top asset as you divorce? Your house? The pension fund? Business interests? No. Of course, all of these are important. But more important than any of it is your health. Don’t roll your eyes - it’s true! It’s a savvy financial decision to take care of your...
What does ‘post-divorce you’ look like?
What does ‘post-divorce you’ look like? Divorce is not just about endings. It’s also about new beginnings. And, most importantly, it’s about a new start for you. So when I ask ‘What does post-divorce you look like?’ I’m not talking about whether you get...
Five ways friends and family members add divorce stress
Five ways friends and family members add divorce stress You know that divorce is stressful. So you’d hope it would be a time family and friends rally round, helping you get through it all. Sadly, that’s not always the case. Here are five subtle and not-so-subtle ways...
When your biggest divorce stress is money
When your biggest divorce stress is money Want to get divorced but don’t think you can afford it? When your biggest divorce stress is money for you. We’ll look at how to minimise costs, as well as possible sources of funds so you can take action when your biggest...
How to cope with your children’s stress about divorce
How to cope with your children’s stress about divorce Your children’s emotions will be one of the hardest things to cope with as a parent when you get divorced. In How to cope with your children’s stress about divorce, we’ll explore what might come up and how to...