Co-Parenting With a Difficult Ex
In jurisdictions where joint legal custody is the norm, co-parenting can be a constant struggle. You hope that you will be able to resolve things without fighting but the threat is ever present when you have a difficult parent who wants to be contrary. And remember, you divorced for good…
Preparing To Move Out When You Don’t Have The Money
The first step is establishing a budget when you are preparing to move out. It sometimes seems impossible to figure it all out but you can do it. The first question is where will you live? Do you have someone you can stay with? Parents, relatives, friends? You don’t want…
Gratitude: Your Secret Weapon to Creating Inner Peace
Why Is Gratitude Important? Have you ever heard the saying, The Best Defense Is A Good Offense? What if the best offense in your divorce (in addition to having Leigh Daniel Family Law to get you the legal outcomes you need) is actually your attitude? Have you noticed that when…
How to Create a Holiday Miracle: The Best DIY Project Ever!
Gratitude for Your Curiosity and Trust I love that you kept reading even after seeing the title! You didn’t assume it’s impossible to create a miracle. You’re so brave and hopeful! Let’s jump into this DIY miracle adventure together! AI Confirms Our Suspicions Most people think a holiday miracle is…
When Living In The Current Moment Feels Painful
Does the smell of warm spiced cider bring up challenging emotions for you? Do you feel sad or even angry when you imagine engaging in your normal holiday traditions (that no longer feel normal)? Do you break down weeping when you hear “Silent Night” on the radio? Do you dread…
Are Expectations Making You Dread the Holidays?
Holiday Dread Is Real Are you dreading the holidays this year? You’re not alone. According to Charity Clinic, “Many people actually dread the holiday season and would prefer to avoid it altogether. According to a survey, 45% of those people living in the United States would choose to skip out…
How Long Does An Uncontested Divorce Take In Alabama?
Spouses in Alabama who have decided to end their marriage and agree on all issues about the divorce may obtain an uncontested divorce in a matter of a few months. An uncontested divorce can save money and time. But it is only possible if the two spouses can reach an…
What You Can Do When Your Life is Falling Apart
I love how nature reminds us that some things fall apart EVERY YEAR …and then usually grow back the next year, sometimes bigger or stronger (or maybe more fruitful) than the year before. The trees don’t struggle against losing their leaves every year…they know it’s all part of the process….
Understanding Narcissistic Abuse
Intimate partner and child abuse can take many forms. Abuse does not have to be physical to cause severe harm. Emotional abuse, including narcissistic abuse, is alarmingly common in romantic and parent-child relationships in the United States. Psychology Today reports that more than half of all adults in the U.S….
Feeling Powerless After Leaving a Relationship
“Power makes us approach. Powerlessness makes us avoid.” -Amy Cuddy (p112 in her book Presence) Do you feel powerless as you leave your relationship with your spouse? Did they systematically undermine your confidence? Do you want to regain your confidence? Is it worth the work to do that? I think…
