Entries by Jennifer Gardella

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My Child’s Getting Divorced. How Can I Help?

You may have a good idea of what they’re going through if you’ve been divorced. If not, your child is experiencing a stressful and possibly traumatic experience. They need love, support, and understanding. They don’t need to hear from someone who is judgmental and wants to blame someone.  They may have been in a bad, […]

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Can My Spouse Force Me to Get a Job After We Divorce?

If you’re awarded or have negotiated spousal support (alimony) as part of the divorce order, whether you work after it’s final may be an issue. Collecting support doesn’t necessarily mean you must work, nor does it necessarily allow you to stop working. It depends on your circumstances.  Your spouse can’t force you to work after […]

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Pandemic-Proof Your Parenting Time Plan

If you are divorced with minor children, you probably struggled over the last two years. Many parenting plans did not make accommodations for kids in virtual school, daycare facilities closing, and all activities being canceled. We’re too busy to plan for the unexpected, though we know it’s what we should do. If you have a child custody […]

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Are You Having a Post-Divorce Housing Nightmare?

Congratulations! It took some work, but you got the house after your divorce. Hopefully, you’ll spend many happy, healthy years there. But you run the risk of nightmares all homeowners may have (raccoons in the attic?), plus some that divorcees in particular face. Surprise! You Have an Open Home Equity Loan! Marital homes and mortgages […]

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Don’t Allow Your Ex-Spouse to Be Chronically Late

There could be several dates in a divorce agreement or order. If your ex-spouse is missing deadlines it can make the divorce process more difficult and irritating. This could be an intentional act or your ex could just be disorganized and inconsiderate. Either way, it’s not something you should tolerate.  Many divorce issues are date-driven, […]

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Plan for Emergencies in Your Post-Divorce Life

Divorce was a massive change in your personal life, and the rest of the world is going through some huge changes too. Sometimes they’re a slow burn in the background of today’s news. Other times you need to take action to cope with problems that shake up your life.  The Next Pandemic  Few of us […]