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10 People Who Might Not Like You When You Get Divorced

  10 People Who Might Not Like You When You Get Divorced BY JACKIE PILOSSOPH Founder, Divorced Girl Smiling, Former Chicago Tribune Columnist and Features Reporter, Huffington Post Blogger and TV News Reporter Don’t you feel like when you get  divorced , there are two camps, and most people feel like they need to be in one? There are a few mutual friends who try to stay neutral, but then, let’s be honest, it’s just awkward. And then, at one point they get together with one of the divorcing spouses and the other spouse becomes angry and thinks their friends took a side.   The sad fallout of getting divorced: you will lose some friendships. Certain people who you thought really really liked you just don’t anymore. Typically, these people are the people who were friends with your ex first. It’s strange to think that those who used to treat you with such warmth and kindness might now see you as the enemy, the devil, the bitch, the woman who ruined your ex’s life, and therefor...

Divorce Advice for the First Year

  Divorce Advice for the First Year BY JACKIE PILOSSOPH Founder, Divorced Girl Smiling, Former Chicago Tribune Columnist and Features Reporter, Huffington Post Blogger and TV News Reporter From the minute a spouse says, “ I want a divorce,” (or they say it to their spouse),  life completely changes, and I’m not going to sugarcoat it, it’s really really hard. Speaking from my experience, the first year is the hardest, and then things start to get better. But I want to say this: even though it’s hard, that doesn’t mean you can’t and won’t have enjoyment in your life. In other words, it’s not all bad. There are still happy, empowering moments and lots of significant lessons learned. I want to offer divorce advice for the first year that I think might help.     Here is my divorce advice; a snapshot, or a divorce timeline with certain things that I think tend to happen starting from day one of the separation through 12 months (or four seasons.) 1. The minute your ex ...

Northshore's and Skokie's Top Divorce Lawyers

  Chicago Illinois Divorce and Family Law, Mehta Family Law Group of Chicago. The Mehta Law Group is one of Chicago’s premier law firms. Our team of lawyers and staff are here to serve you and to help you build a better future for yourself and your family. We represent individuals, families, and children in every aspect of the legal process from beginning to end. Our attorneys bring with them over 30 years of combined experience, we are professional, and treat every individual with the respect they deserve. We are hardworking and don’t back down, our goals is always to advocate for our clients, to ensure a positive end result... Call Chicago IL Divorce Lawyers Now...... Call Now 312-374-4559  

Southside's Top Child Support Lawyers

Chicago Illinois Divorce and Family Law, Mehta Family Law Group of Chicago. The Mehta Law Group is one of Chicago’s premier law firms. Our team of lawyers and staff are here to serve you and to help you build a better future for yourself and your family. We represent individuals, families, and children in every aspect of the legal process from beginning to end. Our attorneys bring with them over 30 years of combined experience, we are professional, and treat every individual with the respect they deserve. We are hardworking and don’t back down, our goals is always to advocate for our clients, to ensure a positive end result... Call Chicago IL Divorce Lawyers Now...... Call Now 312-374-4559   

Chicago's Top Rated Divorce Lawyers

  Chicago Illinois Divorce and Family Law, Mehta Family Law Group of Chicago. The Mehta Law Group is one of Chicago’s premier law firms. Our team of lawyers and staff are here to serve you and to help you build a better future for yourself and your family. We represent individuals, families, and children in every aspect of the legal process from beginning to end. Our attorneys bring with them over 30 years of combined experience, we are professional, and treat every individual with the respect they deserve. We are hardworking and don’t back down, our goals is always to advocate for our clients, to ensure a positive end result... Call Chicago IL Divorce Lawyers Now...... Call Now 312-374-4559  

Why He Can’t Stand Giving You That Child Support Check Every Month

  Why He Can’t Stand Giving You That Child Support Check Every Month BY JACKIE PILOSSOPH Founder, Divorced Girl Smiling, Former Chicago Tribune Columnist and Features Reporter, Huffington Post Blogger and TV News Reporter Can men and women be friends after  a divorce ? I think so. Not immediately, but over time, you might be surprised. But there’s one thing I think that keeps men and women at odds for a long, long time. It’s a source of resentment that breeds perpetual  anger and bitterness . I’m talking about child support. When someone has to hand over a child support check every month, a few things could be going on: 1. It can bring back the emotions of the divorce because it’s a monthly reminder. 2. It can cause  financial anxiety. 3. It can make a person feel like divorce laws aren’t fair. 4. The person always kind of wonders if the child support check is really going to  the kids. 5. The person might feel like the ex isn’t appreciative. So, he/she feels an...