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While going through a divorce,  it is natural to feel isolated, depressed and stressed out. Therese Borchard on Beliefnet offers several tips to lessen the effects of divorce related depression. Find a diversion and lose yourself in it. Whether it be reading, knitting, swimming or some other activity- keep your mind occupied and stop ruminating about your divorce. Get out of your routine. Put yourself in a situation, outside of your comfort zone, where you have to interact with people. Make plans. Put your self on a schedule and stick to it. Clean out and organize. Part with the needless “stuff”... More

As difficult as divorce is for the parties, it is far more traumatic for the children. When parents divorce, every aspect of the children’s life is up-ended as they watch their parents prepare to go to war against each other. Children, who should enjoy the unconditional love and affection of both parents, may be drawn into the battle as their loyalty is tested. A showing or expression of affection for one parent could be taken as a sign of betrayal to the other. Children must stagger through an emotional minefield while their parents battle. Although it seems like common... More

The New York State Bar Association has produced a video “The Divorce Process in New York: What you Need to Know “ which can be viewed online by hitting the hyper-link. The video provides a good overview of the law in New York, covering  topics such as child support, maintenance, equitable distribution and domestic violence. It even addresses attorneys’ fees and retainers.   For those new to the divorce process, it  would be beneficial to view the video before  having a consultation with an attorney.... More

The Modern Woman’s Divorce Guide has been running a series of  Weekly Divorce Tips. This week’s tip offers some simple advice for a complex problem- How to tell your children that you are getting divorced. Telling your children about divorce is challenging, but essential. According to Gary Neuman, a psychotherapist and divorce expert who appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show a few weeks ago, “the way children are told about their family breaking up is a seminal moment that no child forgets.” So, how do your tell your children about divorce without scaring them for life? Gary Neuman recommends you... More